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Where to stay
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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 6 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 January
Estimated hotel price
C$ 193
1 night at 3-star hotel
Platja d'Aro in January
Estimated hotel price
C$ 193
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 United Airlines, Air Canada, Lufthansa 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 02m and costs around C$ 19 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Valencia, expect to pay about C$ 46 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 Centauro, among others, in Barcelona.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Platja d'Aro, including ALSA, Bus and BlaBlaCar Bus. From Perpignan, the bus ride to Platja d'Aro takes 145 miles and will cost you around C$ 45. From Montpellier, the ticket costs about C$ 49 for a journey of 275 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 United Airlines, Air Canada, Lufthansa 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 02m and costs around C$ 19 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Valencia, expect to pay about C$ 46 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 Centauro, among others, in Barcelona.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Platja d'Aro, including ALSA, Bus and BlaBlaCar Bus. From Perpignan, the bus ride to Platja d'Aro takes 145 miles and will cost you around C$ 45. From Montpellier, the ticket costs about C$ 49 for a journey of 275 miles.

Airports near Platja d'Aro

GROGirona Costa Brava
BCNBarcelona-El Prat
LEULa Seu d'Urgell Aeroport De La Seu

Airlines serving Platja d'Aro

Lufthansa
Good (7,964 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,509 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,937 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,460 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,343 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,927 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,205 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,582 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (912 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,679 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,567 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,767 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,724 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,988 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,192 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,392 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (404 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,228 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,432 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,311 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$ 491 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Platja d'Aro

Most booked hotels in Platja d'Aro

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Ilunion Caleta Park
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 122+
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Eden Roc Hotel & Spa by Brava Hoteles
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
C$ 132+
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Hotel Aromar
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
C$ 121+
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Ona Palamós
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
C$ 94+
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Hotel Trias
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
C$ 177+
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Hotel Rosamar
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
C$ 102+
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Renting a car in Platja d'Aro

Expect to pay C$ 2.40 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$ 28.71 and C$ 38.27. Compact (Peugeot 2008 or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Platja d'Aro, while also 3% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay C$ 2.40 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$ 28.71 and C$ 38.27. Compact (Peugeot 2008 or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Platja d'Aro, while also 3% cheaper than other types, on average.