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 4 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$ 93
1 night at 3-star hotel
Platja d'Aro in January
Estimated hotel price
C$ 93
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 Air Transat, Air Canada, Lufthansa and other airlines departing from Canada.

Train

iryo is the most popular train carrier serving Platja d'Aro, followed by SNCF. The train journey from Platja d'Aro to Girona takes 0h 39m and costs around C$ 11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Lleida, expect to pay about C$ 24 for a 1h 05m 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 Record Go and Goldcar Rental SP, among others, in Barcelona.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Platja d'Aro, including ALSA, Union Ivkoni and iryo. From Perpignan, the bus ride to Platja d'Aro takes 140 miles and will cost you around C$ 11. From Zaragoza, the ticket costs about C$ 8 for a journey of 225 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 Air Transat, Air Canada, Lufthansa and other airlines departing from Canada.

Train

iryo is the most popular train carrier serving Platja d'Aro, followed by SNCF. The train journey from Platja d'Aro to Girona takes 0h 39m and costs around C$ 11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Lleida, expect to pay about C$ 24 for a 1h 05m 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 Record Go and Goldcar Rental SP, among others, in Barcelona.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Platja d'Aro, including ALSA, Union Ivkoni and iryo. From Perpignan, the bus ride to Platja d'Aro takes 140 miles and will cost you around C$ 11. From Zaragoza, the ticket costs about C$ 8 for a journey of 225 miles.

Airports near Platja d'Aro

Airlines serving Platja d'Aro

Lufthansa
Good (7,220 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,351 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,819 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,706 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (9,069 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,803 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (869 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,682 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,582 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,609 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,974 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,524 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (7,692 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (416 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,318 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,269 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,327 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,367 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,226 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,924 reviews)
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Where to stay in Platja d'Aro

Average rates range from around C$ 111 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 478 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Platja d'Aro

Most booked hotels in Platja d'Aro

Hotel Aromar
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
C$ 87+
Hotel Rosamar
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
C$ 95+
Hotel Montjoi by Brava Hoteles
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 104+
Hotel Eden Roc
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
C$ 128+
Hotel Cap Roig by Brava Hoteles
4 stars
Excellent (9.5, Excellent reviews)
C$ 113+
htop Caleta Palace
4 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
C$ 92+

Renting a car in Platja d'Aro

Expect to pay C$ 2.26 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$ 27.08 and C$ 36.10. Economy (Opel Corsa or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Platja d'Aro, while also 14% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay C$ 2.26 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$ 27.08 and C$ 36.10. Economy (Opel Corsa or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Platja d'Aro, while also 14% cheaper than other types, on average.