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 6 days in order to fully appreciate everything Platja d'Aro has to offer.

When to visit Platja d'Aro

Platja d'Aro in January
Estimated hotel price
C$ 94
1 night at 3-star hotel
Platja d'Aro in January
Estimated hotel price
C$ 94
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 27 km from Platja d'Aro.

Train

Renfe is the most popular train carrier serving Platja d'Aro, followed by iryo. The train journey from Platja d'Aro to Lleida takes 1h 05m and costs around C$ 11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Madrid, expect to pay about C$ 11 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 88 km from Platja d'Aro. You’ll find branches of Record Go and NIZACARS , among others, in Barcelona.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Platja d'Aro, including ALSA, Union Ivkoni and FlixBus. From Perpignan, the bus ride to Platja d'Aro takes 201 km and will cost you around C$ 25. From Zaragoza, the ticket costs about C$ 12 for a journey of 362 km.

Plane

Although Platja d'Aro doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Girona Costa Brava (GRO), which is located 27 km from Platja d'Aro.

Train

Renfe is the most popular train carrier serving Platja d'Aro, followed by iryo. The train journey from Platja d'Aro to Lleida takes 1h 05m and costs around C$ 11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Madrid, expect to pay about C$ 11 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 88 km from Platja d'Aro. You’ll find branches of Record Go and NIZACARS , among others, in Barcelona.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Platja d'Aro, including ALSA, Union Ivkoni and FlixBus. From Perpignan, the bus ride to Platja d'Aro takes 201 km and will cost you around C$ 25. From Zaragoza, the ticket costs about C$ 12 for a journey of 362 km.

Airports near Platja d'Aro

Airlines serving Platja d'Aro

Lufthansa
Good (4,692 reviews)
KLM
Good (848 reviews)
SWISS
Good (943 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,554 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,615 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,298 reviews)
Air France
Good (980 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (488 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,595 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,960 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,122 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,455 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,888 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (229 reviews)
Finnair
Good (869 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (925 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,181 reviews)
LOT
Good (685 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (820 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,683 reviews)
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Where to stay in Platja d'Aro

Average rates range from around C$ 117 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 497 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, Excellent reviews)
C$ 99+
Hotel Aromar
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
C$ 106+
Hotel Trias
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
C$ 128+
Hotel Rosamar
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
C$ 103+
Ona Palamós
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 71+
Hotel Eden Roc
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
C$ 163+

Renting a car in Platja d'Aro

Expect to pay C$ 2.45 per litre 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 C$ 29.35 and C$ 39.13. The most frequently booked car type in Platja d'Aro is Standard (Class Commercial Truck or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Hyundai Atos or similar) are, on average, 80% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay C$ 2.45 per litre 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 C$ 29.35 and C$ 39.13. The most frequently booked car type in Platja d'Aro is Standard (Class Commercial Truck or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Hyundai Atos or similar) are, on average, 80% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.