Gandia travel guide

Gandia Tourism | Gandia Guide

You're Going to Love Gandia

With a population of 80 020, Gandia is a must-see destination in Valencia, Spain. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Gandia has to offer.

When to visit Gandia

Gandia in January
Estimated hotel price
€62
1 night at 3-star hotel
Gandia in January
Estimated hotel price
€62
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Gandia

Plane

Although Gandia doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Valencia Airport (VLC), which is located 63 km from Gandia. The shortest flight to Gandia from Ireland departs from Cork and takes around 2h 25m.

Train

Renfe is the most popular train carrier serving Gandia, followed by Train. The train journey from Gandia to Madrid takes 1h 52m and costs around €13 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Barcelona, expect to pay about €16 for a 3h 53m trip. The train station in Gandia is called Gandia, and is located 0.4 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Gandia is to pick up a car hire from Palma de Mallorca, which is about 253 km from Gandia. You’ll find branches of Goldcar Rental SP and Record Go, among others, in Palma de Mallorca.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Gandia, including Avanza Grupo, ALSA and iryo. From Madrid, the bus ride to Gandia takes 180 km and will cost you around €13. From Alicante, the ticket costs about €32 for a journey of 241 km. Gandia’s bus station is located 5 km from the city centre.

Plane

Although Gandia doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Valencia Airport (VLC), which is located 63 km from Gandia. The shortest flight to Gandia from Ireland departs from Cork and takes around 2h 25m.

Train

Renfe is the most popular train carrier serving Gandia, followed by Train. The train journey from Gandia to Madrid takes 1h 52m and costs around €13 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Barcelona, expect to pay about €16 for a 3h 53m trip. The train station in Gandia is called Gandia, and is located 0.4 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Gandia is to pick up a car hire from Palma de Mallorca, which is about 253 km from Gandia. You’ll find branches of Goldcar Rental SP and Record Go, among others, in Palma de Mallorca.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Gandia, including Avanza Grupo, ALSA and iryo. From Madrid, the bus ride to Gandia takes 180 km and will cost you around €13. From Alicante, the ticket costs about €32 for a journey of 241 km. Gandia’s bus station is located 5 km from the city centre.

Airports near Gandia

Airlines serving Gandia

Lufthansa
Good (7,160 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,351 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,840 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (8,828 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,640 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,897 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,528 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,669 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,876 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (815 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,206 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,534 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (8,145 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,314 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (377 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,238 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (875 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,303 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,886 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (888 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Gandia

Most booked hotels in Gandia

RH Bayren Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
€76+
Vs Gandía Palace Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
€62+
Hotel Tres Anclas
3 stars
Good (7.4, Good reviews)
€71+
Hotel Porto
3 stars
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
€32+
Hotel Miramar Playa
3 stars
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
€67+

Hiring a car in Gandia

Expect to pay €1.51 per litre in Gandia (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between €18.05 and €24.07. The most frequently booked car type in Gandia is Compact (Citroen C3 Aircross or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Fiat 500 or similar) is, on average, 14% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay €1.51 per litre in Gandia (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between €18.05 and €24.07. The most frequently booked car type in Gandia is Compact (Citroen C3 Aircross or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Fiat 500 or similar) is, on average, 14% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.