Car hire at Girona Airport
Aena lists four car hire companies at Girona-Costa Brava. Most of the Costa Brava is within an hour's drive, so the details that change your final cost are the deposit, the excess and the fuel policy, not the distance.
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Check the full terms before booking
A cheap headline price can come with a large card hold or an off-airport shuttle.
- Collection point: a desk in the terminal, a shuttle stop or a meeting point.
- Deposit: the amount held, the card types accepted and whose name must be on the card.
- Excess: what you could owe after damage or theft, and what the cover leaves out.
- Fuel: the level at collection, the level required on return and the refuelling charge.
- Opening hours: late arrivals and early departures need a desk that is open at that time.
- Cross-border use: France is close, and many rental agreements restrict cross-border travel or charge a fee for it.
Your voucher tells you where to go. Follow the instructions for the desk, shuttle or meeting point. Not every supplier hands over cars in the same place.
Car hire companies listed by Aena
Aena's Girona-Costa Brava car hire page names these four companies. Checked in October 2026.
| Company listed by Aena | What to confirm on your voucher |
|---|---|
| Hertz | The desk instructions and the return procedure for your booked times. |
| Gobycar | Where the car is handed over and the payment card the offer requires. |
| Goldcar-InterRent | The deposit, the excess and the fuel policy attached to your rate. |
| Thrifty | The collection point, opening hours and what happens if your flight is late. |
Use the company named on your booking voucher. A comparison search can also return suppliers based outside the terminal who collect you by shuttle. Aena's list does not replace the instructions that come with your booking.
From arrivals to the car
Save the voucher offline before you fly, so you are not relying on mobile data when you land.
- Read the collection instructions. Find the supplier name, desk, shuttle stop or meeting point before you leave arrivals.
- Have the main driver's documents ready. Driving licence, passport, booking voucher and the payment card required under the rental conditions.
- Check the paperwork at the desk. Confirm the deposit, excess, fuel level, mileage terms, any extras and the return location before signing.
- Match the car to the condition report. Ask for any missing scratches, dents, wheel marks or chips in the glass to be added.
- Take photos. Record every side, the wheels, the windscreen, the interior, the mileage and the fuel gauge before you move off.
Deposit and excess are not the same thing
The deposit is an amount held on your card while you have the car. The excess is the most you may have to pay towards damage or theft under the agreement.
There is no standard Girona Airport deposit. It depends on the supplier, the car, the card and the cover you choose. Read the conditions of the exact offer before paying.
Questions to answer before you pay
- What deposit applies to this car?
- Is a credit card required, or is a debit card accepted?
- Must the card be in the main driver's name?
- What are the damage and theft excesses?
- Are glass, tyres, keys or the underside excluded?
- Is driving into France allowed, and at what cost?
Driving from Girona Airport
The airport sits just south of Girona, beside the AP-7 motorway. Road distances below are rounded.
| Destination | Approximate road distance |
|---|---|
| Girona city | 13 km |
| Lloret de Mar | 35 km |
| Blanes | 35 km |
| Platja d'Aro | 40 km |
| Tossa de Mar | 45 km |
| Figueres | 60 km |
| Roses | 75 km |
| Barcelona city centre | 95 km |
Coast roads
The roads into Tossa and along the coast north of Lloret are narrow with tight bends. A smaller car is easier to drive and to park in the old towns.
France
The border is less than an hour's drive north. Check whether the agreement allows cross-border travel, whether a fee applies and whether breakdown cover still works there.
Barcelona
Barcelona has a low-emission zone. If you plan to drive into the city, ask the supplier which DGT environmental label the car carries.
Compare the terms, not only the car
Open the rental conditions for every offer on your shortlist.
| Check | What to look for | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Pick-up type | Terminal desk, shuttle or meeting point | It changes where you go after baggage reclaim. |
| Deposit | Amount, card type and cardholder rule | You need enough available credit on an accepted card. |
| Excess | Damage and theft liability, plus exclusions | This is what you could owe after an incident. |
| Fuel policy | Level at collection and on return, plus charges | Returning below the required level can add costs. |
| Mileage | Unlimited or a stated allowance | A day trip to France or Barcelona adds up quickly. |
| Cross-border | Whether France is allowed and the fee | Driving outside the agreed area can breach the contract. |
| Return | Location, hours and key-drop process | You need time to document the car before check-in. |
Compare Girona Airport car hire
- Choose Girona-Costa Brava Airport (GRO) as the collection point.
- Open the rental conditions for each offer.
- Compare the pick-up type, deposit, excess, fuel policy and cross-border rule.
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Returning the car
- Follow the return location and hours on your voucher.
- If the policy is full to full, refuel as required and keep the receipt.
- Photograph the bodywork, wheels, mileage and fuel gauge in the return area.
- If nobody checks the car with you, note where and when you left it and follow the key-drop instructions.
- Keep the agreement, condition report, photos and receipts until the deposit hold has gone.
Questions about Girona Airport car hire
Which car hire companies are at Girona Airport?
Aena's Girona-Costa Brava car hire page lists four companies: Hertz, Gobycar, Goldcar-InterRent and Thrifty (checked October 2026). A comparison site can also show suppliers that collect you by shuttle, so follow the instructions on your voucher.
How far is Girona Airport from the Costa Brava resorts?
By road, Girona city is about 13 km away, Lloret de Mar and Platja d'Aro about 35 to 40 km, Tossa de Mar about 45 km, Figueres about 60 km and Roses about 75 km. Barcelona city centre is about 95 km.
Do I need a credit card to hire a car at Girona Airport?
Many offers ask for a credit card in the main driver's name for the deposit. Some accept a debit card with conditions. The requirements depend on the supplier and the specific rate, so read the rental conditions of the exact offer before you pay.
Is the deposit the same as the excess?
No. The deposit is the amount held on your card while you have the car. The excess is the most you may have to pay towards damage or theft under the agreement. Extra cover at the desk can lower the excess and sometimes the deposit.
Can I drive a Girona hire car into France?
Only if the rental agreement allows it. The French border is close, so many travellers ask. Check the cross-border rule and any fee before booking, and tell the desk where you plan to drive.
What should I check before returning the car?
Check the return location and hours on your voucher, refuel if the policy is full to full and keep the receipt, then photograph the car, mileage and fuel gauge in the return area.
Source
Car hire company list: Aena, Girona-Costa Brava Airport car hire. Checked October 2026. Distances are rounded road distances from the airport.
Company locations and rental terms can change. Your booking voucher and rental agreement are the final word on the collection point, deposit, accepted cards, excess, fuel policy, travel limits and return process.