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 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Platja d'Aro has to offer.
When to visit Platja d'Aro
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 France, Aeromexico, Finnair and other airlines departing from the United States.
Train
Renfe is the most popular train carrier serving Platja d'Aro, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Platja d'Aro to Madrid takes 2h 30m and costs around $8 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Valencia, expect to pay about $14 for a 3h 35m 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 Europcar and Record Go, among others, in Barcelona.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Platja d'Aro, including ALSA, FlixBus and Union Ivkoni. From Perpignan, the bus ride to Platja d'Aro takes 140 miles and will cost you around $22. From Zaragoza, the ticket costs about $6 for a journey of 225 miles.
Airlines serving Platja d'Aro
Where to stay in Platja d'Aro
Average rates range from around $84 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $376 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Platja d'Aro
Most booked hotels in Platja d'Aro
Renting a car in Platja d'Aro
Renting a car in Platja d'Aro costs $38 per day, on average, or $114 if you want to rent if for 3 days.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 13% more expensive than at Barcelona-El Prat.
Expect to pay $6.78 per gallon 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 $81.31 and $108.41. The most frequently booked car type in Platja d'Aro is Mini (Toyota Aygo or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Volkswagen Polo or similar) are, on average, 73% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.