Platja d'Aro travel guide

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You're Going to Love Platja d'Aro

Platja d'Aro is a must-see destination in Catalonia, Spain. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Platja d'Aro has to offer.

When to visit Platja d'Aro

Platja d'Aro in December
Estimated hotel price
$45
1 night at 3-star hotel
Platja d'Aro in December
Estimated hotel price
$45
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Platja d'Aro

Plane

Although Platja d'Aro doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Girona Costa Brava (GRO), which is located 17 miles from Platja d'Aro. Girona Costa Brava is the most popular, with regular flights from Aeromexico, Finnair, Delta and other airlines departing from the United States.

Train

Renfe is the most popular train carrier serving Platja d'Aro, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Platja d'Aro to Girona takes 0h 39m and costs around $8 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Madrid, expect to pay about $10 for a 2h 30m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Platja d'Aro is to pick up a car rental from Barcelona, which is about 55 miles from Platja d'Aro. You’ll find branches of Europcar and Record Go, among others, in Barcelona.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Platja d'Aro, including ALSA, FlixBus and Union Ivkoni. From Perpignan, the bus ride to Platja d'Aro takes 145 miles and will cost you around $11. From Zaragoza, the ticket costs about $14 for a journey of 210 miles.

Plane

Although Platja d'Aro doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Girona Costa Brava (GRO), which is located 17 miles from Platja d'Aro. Girona Costa Brava is the most popular, with regular flights from Aeromexico, Finnair, Delta and other airlines departing from the United States.

Train

Renfe is the most popular train carrier serving Platja d'Aro, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Platja d'Aro to Girona takes 0h 39m and costs around $8 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Madrid, expect to pay about $10 for a 2h 30m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Platja d'Aro is to pick up a car rental from Barcelona, which is about 55 miles from Platja d'Aro. You’ll find branches of Europcar and Record Go, among others, in Barcelona.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Platja d'Aro, including ALSA, FlixBus and Union Ivkoni. From Perpignan, the bus ride to Platja d'Aro takes 145 miles and will cost you around $11. From Zaragoza, the ticket costs about $14 for a journey of 210 miles.

Airports near Platja d'Aro

Airlines serving Platja d'Aro

Lufthansa
Good (4,678 reviews)
KLM
Good (845 reviews)
SWISS
Good (950 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,622 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,257 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,582 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (488 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,601 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,109 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,434 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,983 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,996 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (856 reviews)
LOT
Good (677 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (812 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (934 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,169 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (837 reviews)
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Where to stay in Platja d'Aro

Average rates range from around $90 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $375 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Platja d'Aro

Most booked hotels in Platja d'Aro

Nm Suites
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 2138 reviews)
$70+
Hotel Aromar
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 4054 reviews)
$85+
Hotel Trias
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 2640 reviews)
$98+
Hotel Rosamar
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1456 reviews)
$83+
Aparthotel Ona Palamós
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 4320 reviews)
$55+
Hotel Marina
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 2914 reviews)
$68+

Renting a car in Platja d'Aro

Renting a car in Platja d'Aro costs $40 per day, on average, or $120 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 17% more expensive than at Barcelona-El Prat.

Expect to pay $6.70 per gallon in Platja d'Aro (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $80.40 and $107.20. The most frequently booked car type in Platja d'Aro is Mini (Toyota Aygo or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Class Economy Car or similar) are, on average, 74% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Platja d'Aro costs $40 per day, on average, or $120 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 17% more expensive than at Barcelona-El Prat.

Expect to pay $6.70 per gallon in Platja d'Aro (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $80.40 and $107.20. The most frequently booked car type in Platja d'Aro is Mini (Toyota Aygo or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Class Economy Car or similar) are, on average, 74% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.