Compare Girona Airport car hire

Girona is the main entry point to the region and flights from all around Europe descend on this beautiful little city.

Girona–Costa Brava Airport (GRO) is home to several international and national car hire offices, including Europcar, Hertz, Enterprise, Avis and Goldcar.

With so much choice around, selecting your Girona car rental company can be a bit of a minefield – but it also means that the competition keeps prices low.

Bear in mind that the per-day price won’t necessarily reflect the final cost. Insurance is one of the biggest add-ons (as are child car seats and sat navs) and it’s certainly worth considering zero excess fully comprehensive insurance for that added peace of mind while on holiday.

Depending on your budget and the size of your group, you might want to get a compact hatch back, a luxury cruiser, a people carrier or even a minivan. Rest assured, whichever one you choose, all rental cars are well maintained and many are likely to be newer models.

Book online in advance for the cheapest rates and the best availability of vehicles. This also gives you the chance to examine the terms and conditions carefully and cuts the time needed at the rental desk.

Girona car hire isn’t the only option. All the main resorts and major towns have car rental offices. Which are ideal if you just want to rent a car along the Costa Brava for a day or two.

While Girona is a small city and best navigated on foot or by public transport, the rest of the Costa Brava just begs to be explored from behind the wheel. Over 160 kilometres (99 miles) of stunning coastal roads hug the shoreline, winding past glittering blue bays and sweeping beaches. Inland, narrow lanes weave between tiny medieval villages and the Pyrenees loom in the distance.

You can get lost amid the pine trees and sheep-filled fields, discover remote castles and churches and stop at impossibly alluring bays at will for a dip or a bite to eat. Many of the fishing villages such as Cadaqués are at the end of ribbon-like, dead-end roads, which, in the height of summer, can be busy, so take your time and enjoy the views.

1. In order to rent a car at Girona Airport, or at a resort office, you will need a driving licence, passport and credit card, as well as a ‘check code’ generated by the DVLA before you leave. Not all companies ask for this, but it’s best to have it on you.
   
   
2. Always ask about the petrol policy, which can vary from company to company. When you rent a car at Girona in 2018, some companies operate a ‘take it full, bring it back empty’ policy, which can be costly. Consider looking for deals where you take it full and return it full, or those where you return it with the same amount of fuel you started with.
   
   
3. If you’re in a hurry, avoid rural roads and hop on the AP7 motorway. This toll road zooms through the region from south of Barcelona to Girona and up to the French border.