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. Girona Costa Brava is the most popular, with regular flights from Air Canada, Lufthansa, Air Transat and other airlines departing from Canada.

Train

Renfe is the most popular train carrier serving Platja d'Aro, followed by iryo. The train journey from Platja d'Aro to Zaragoza takes 1h 49m and costs around C$ 33 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, FlixBus and BlaBlaBus. From Perpignan, the bus ride to Platja d'Aro takes 225 km and will cost you around C$ 25. From Valencia, the ticket costs about C$ 36 for a journey of 386 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. Girona Costa Brava is the most popular, with regular flights from Air Canada, Lufthansa, Air Transat and other airlines departing from Canada.

Train

Renfe is the most popular train carrier serving Platja d'Aro, followed by iryo. The train journey from Platja d'Aro to Zaragoza takes 1h 49m and costs around C$ 33 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, FlixBus and BlaBlaBus. From Perpignan, the bus ride to Platja d'Aro takes 225 km and will cost you around C$ 25. From Valencia, the ticket costs about C$ 36 for a journey of 386 km.

Airports near Platja d'Aro

Airlines serving Platja d'Aro

Lufthansa
Good (4,679 reviews)
KLM
Good (857 reviews)
SWISS
Good (928 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,510 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,610 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,304 reviews)
Air France
Good (983 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,565 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (479 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,943 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,133 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,479 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,815 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,168 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (828 reviews)
LOT
Good (685 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (917 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 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$ 417 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$ 103+
Hotel Aromar
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
C$ 118+
Hotel Trias
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
C$ 119+
Hotel Rosamar
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
C$ 98+
Ona Palamós
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 74+
Hotel Eden Roc
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
C$ 128+

Renting a car in Platja d'Aro

Expect to pay C$ 2.46 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$ 29.45 and C$ 39.26. Mini (Class Mini Car or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Platja d'Aro, while also 67% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay C$ 2.46 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$ 29.45 and C$ 39.26. Mini (Class Mini Car or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Platja d'Aro, while also 67% cheaper than other types, on average.