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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 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$ 166
1 night at 3-star hotel
Platja d'Aro in March
Estimated hotel price
C$ 166
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 Train. The train journey from Platja d'Aro to Madrid takes 2h 37m and costs around C$ 49 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Valencia, expect to pay about C$ 38 for a 3h 17m 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 NIZACARS and Record Go, among others, in Barcelona.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Platja d'Aro, including ALSA, FlixBus and BlaBlaCar Bus. From Perpignan, the bus ride to Platja d'Aro takes 140 miles and will cost you around C$ 14. From Zaragoza, the ticket costs about C$ 37 for a journey of 240 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 Train. The train journey from Platja d'Aro to Madrid takes 2h 37m and costs around C$ 49 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Valencia, expect to pay about C$ 38 for a 3h 17m 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 NIZACARS and Record Go, among others, in Barcelona.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Platja d'Aro, including ALSA, FlixBus and BlaBlaCar Bus. From Perpignan, the bus ride to Platja d'Aro takes 140 miles and will cost you around C$ 14. From Zaragoza, the ticket costs about C$ 37 for a journey of 240 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

KLM
Good (1,446 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,758 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,707 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,128 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,215 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,864 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,100 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,226 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,729 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,530 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,494 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (896 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,676 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,673 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,175 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,379 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,357 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,153 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (381 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,825 reviews)
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Where to stay in Platja d'Aro

Average rates range from around C$ 115 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 435 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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Hotel Costa Brava
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
C$ 79+
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S'Agaró Hotel Spa & Wellness
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
C$ 93+
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Van der Valk Hotel Barcarola
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
C$ 103+
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Hotel Spa La Terrassa
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
C$ 103+
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Eden Roc Hotel & Spa by Brava Hoteles
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
C$ 125+
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Hotel Trias
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
C$ 132+
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Renting a car in Platja d'Aro

Expect to pay C$ 2.29 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$ 27.45 and C$ 36.60. 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 Mini rental cars (Citroen C1 or similar) are, on average, 56% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay C$ 2.29 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$ 27.45 and C$ 36.60. 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 Mini rental cars (Citroen C1 or similar) are, on average, 56% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.