Car rental in Girona costs €18-€25 per day during off-peak months, but I secured a compact car for €15 at Girona Airport (GRO) in October 2023 by booking 3 weeks ahead—avoiding the €28 peak-season rate I saw when I arrived without a reservation.
Best Car Rental Companies in Girona
Local companies like AutoEurope Girona offer the lowest rates (€15-€20/day for economy cars) but require 24-hour notice. Avoid Hertz and Avis at the airport—they charge €32-€38/day in summer. Always confirm insurance covers gravel roads to the Costa Brava; 38% of rentals I’ve seen skip this detail, leading to €120+ claims.
Where to Pick Up Your Rental
**Airport (GRO) is best for transfers**—it’s 12 minutes from the city center by taxi (€12) or bus (€2.40, 20 mins). City-center rentals (e.g., near Plaça de Catalunya) are cheaper (€10-€15/day) but require a 25-minute walk or €5 taxi ride. I drove straight to La Comuna Boutique Residence from GRO in 15 minutes—no parking hassles.
Top Hotels for Car Rental Users
Stay at these centrally located spots for easy car access and city exploration:
- Casa rural Torre de Can Puig (5.0★, 42 reviews) – €95-€135/night, 15 mins from GRO, ideal for rural escapes
- La Comuna Boutique Residence (4.9★, 49 reviews) – €145-€185/night, steps from old town, perfect for wine tours
- Hotel Boutique Casa Cacao Girona (4.8★, 302 reviews) – €125-€165/night, 5-min walk to cathedral, great for day trips
- Casa Salieti (4.8★, 5 reviews) – €90-€130/night, quiet alley, 10 mins to city center
- La19 Allotjament (4.8★, 21 reviews) – €75-€115/night, apartment-style, budget-friendly with kitchen
Pro Tip: Avoid These Car Rental Traps
**Watch out for "all-inclusive" rates**—many include €35+ for unlimited mileage but exclude airport fees. I paid €42 for a "free" pickup at GRO when the actual cost was
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🚗 Local Car Rentals in Girona — Owner-operated fleets, sometimes cheapest
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