Car hire in Girona

Car hire in Girona

Girona is a beautiful, historic city that offers visitors an opportunity to explore its rich, diverse cultural background in a relaxed mediterranean environment. Girona also enjoys an enviable location with diverse attractions within driving distance such as the well known Costa Brava with its sandy beaches, the breathtaking Pyrenees and its own wonderful landscape. Make sure you take advantage of the immense diversity this charming area has to offer with an Avis car rental.   

Explore the history of Girona through the ages, taking in the ancient fortress The Forca Vello, the Mediaeval Quarter and the narrow streets of the Jewish Quarter. The city is filled with an array of splendid buildings and monuments that display its artistic heritage such as The Arab Baths, the Basilica of Sant Feliu and the Roman Walls. Enjoy a visit to one of Girona's many museums including the Girona Art Museum & the Museum of Jewish History. 

Take a day to enjoy a leisurely stroll through Girona's main shopping district which goes from Carrer de la Barca in the old town over to Carrer Emili Grahit in the more modern part of the city. Here you will be able to peruse everything from jewellery and crafts through to designer brands and antiques. Girona is also well known for the quality of its cuisine and no trip would be complete without a visit to El Celler de Can Roca voted the world’s best restaurant in 2013.

Girona itself has an exceptional natural landscape and you can enjoy a number of tours that explore the rich natural heritage of the area such as The Sant Miquel Trail or the The Stone Trail. For the more adventurous there are numerous activities such as canyoning and kayaking that take advantage of the city's location at the junction of a number of rivers. Further afield you can set that car to cruise and take a drive to the sandy beaches of the Costa Brava. Alternatively you can bask in the glow of the mediterranean sun on your way to the Girona Pyrenees, an enchanting part of the region where you can chose to ski or just enjoy the rustic appeal of the ancient villages.

Wherever your journey takes you make sure its with an Avis car.