Car hire Gerona Airport

The second major city of Catalonia, in Spain, is Gerona, also spelt Girona. Gerona has an old walled city quarter with a history that dates back to Roman times. Gerona's airport is to the south of the city, next to the AP-7 toll road and is well placed for access to the exciting coastline and golden beaches of Costa Brava. There are also direct road links to Barcelona and the border with France.

Gerona Airport is mainly served by Ryanair and other budget carriers. The largest Spanish airline, Iberia, and in the holiday season, charter airlines also fly to Gerona. The main passenger concourse at Gerona Airport contains all the facilities available at the airport. The ground floor houses check-in and arrivals. The first floor contains departures.

The concourse has information points, cash machines, Internet access, a few shops featuring a duty free outlet, outlets serving snacks and beverages, and a first-aid station. Bus stops are directly outside the arrivals hall. Avis and other leading car rental companies have desks in the main building and provide car hire at Gerona Airport.

There are several methods of getting to the city of Gerona and beyond. These are private airport transfer, car rental vehicle, bus and private taxi. There are taxis and minibuses available at the airport, which can be booked in advance on the internet. Gerona Airport taxis will only take four passengers including children. Advance booking is recommended to obtain cheap car hire at Gerona Airport. The nearest railway station is in Gerona. Buses to Gerona start at 05:00 and then depart every 20 minutes. There are also direct buses to some of the coastal towns and Barcelona.