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When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

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 among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 7 days in order to fully appreciate everything Platja d'Aro has to offer.

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When to visit Platja d'Aro

Platja d'Aro in March
Estimated hotel price
C$ 192
1 night at 3-star hotel
Platja d'Aro in March
Estimated hotel price
C$ 192
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 Canada, Lufthansa, United Airlines and other airlines departing from Canada.

Train

Renfe is the most popular train carrier serving Platja d'Aro, followed by SNCF. The train journey from Platja d'Aro to Madrid takes 3h 17m and costs around C$ 36 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Valencia, expect to pay about C$ 38 for a 3h 22m 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 NIZACARS , among others, in Barcelona.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Platja d'Aro, including Bus, ALSA and FlixBus. From Perpignan, the bus ride to Platja d'Aro takes 135 miles and will cost you around C$ 18. From Montpellier, the ticket costs about C$ 33 for a journey of 265 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 Canada, Lufthansa, United Airlines and other airlines departing from Canada.

Train

Renfe is the most popular train carrier serving Platja d'Aro, followed by SNCF. The train journey from Platja d'Aro to Madrid takes 3h 17m and costs around C$ 36 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Valencia, expect to pay about C$ 38 for a 3h 22m 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 NIZACARS , among others, in Barcelona.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Platja d'Aro, including Bus, ALSA and FlixBus. From Perpignan, the bus ride to Platja d'Aro takes 135 miles and will cost you around C$ 18. From Montpellier, the ticket costs about C$ 33 for a journey of 265 miles.

Airlines serving Platja d'Aro

KLM
Good (1,487 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,892 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,853 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,298 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,384 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,913 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,163 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,563 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (905 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,545 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,742 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,556 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,894 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,182 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,378 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (397 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,189 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,429 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,242 reviews)
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Where to stay in Platja d'Aro

Average rates range from around C$ 116 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 468 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 Nm Suites
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
C$ 103+
S'Agaró Hotel Spa & Wellness
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 116+
Hotel Costa Brava
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
C$ 118+
Hotel Spa La Terrassa
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
C$ 109+
Eden Roc Hotel & Spa by Brava Hoteles
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
C$ 134+
Hotel Trias
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
C$ 169+

Renting a car in Platja d'Aro

Expect to pay C$ 2.56 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$ 30.62 and C$ 40.82. The most frequently booked car type in Platja d'Aro is Compact (Peugeot 2008 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Renault Clio or similar) are, on average, 54% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay C$ 2.56 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$ 30.62 and C$ 40.82. The most frequently booked car type in Platja d'Aro is Compact (Peugeot 2008 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Renault Clio or similar) are, on average, 54% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.