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 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Gandia has to offer.

When to visit Gandia

Gandia in December
Estimated hotel price
£19
1 night at 3-star hotel
Gandia in December
Estimated hotel price
£19
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. Ibiza Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Jet2, British Airways, Iberia and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest flight to Gandia from the United Kingdom departs from Birmingham and takes around 2h 30m.

Train

Renfe is the most popular train carrier serving Gandia, followed by SNCF. The train journey from Gandia to Madrid takes 1h 51m and costs around £7 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Alicante, expect to pay about £9 for a 2h 00m 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 Record Go and Goldcar Rental SP, among others, in Palma de Mallorca.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Gandia, including ALSA, Renfe and FlixBus. From Madrid, the bus ride to Gandia takes 180 km and will cost you around £18. From Alicante, the ticket costs about £21 for a journey of 193 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. Ibiza Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Jet2, British Airways, Iberia and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest flight to Gandia from the United Kingdom departs from Birmingham and takes around 2h 30m.

Train

Renfe is the most popular train carrier serving Gandia, followed by SNCF. The train journey from Gandia to Madrid takes 1h 51m and costs around £7 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Alicante, expect to pay about £9 for a 2h 00m 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 Record Go and Goldcar Rental SP, among others, in Palma de Mallorca.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Gandia, including ALSA, Renfe and FlixBus. From Madrid, the bus ride to Gandia takes 180 km and will cost you around £18. From Alicante, the ticket costs about £21 for a journey of 193 km. Gandia’s bus station is located 5 km from the city centre.

Airports near Gandia

Airlines serving Gandia

Lufthansa
Good (4,606 reviews)
KLM
Good (849 reviews)
SWISS
Good (926 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,444 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,591 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,283 reviews)
Air France
Good (974 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,547 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,925 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,125 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,482 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,711 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (226 reviews)
Finnair
Good (879 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,161 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (835 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,504 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (704 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 (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£73+
Hotel Cibeles Playa
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£39+
Vs Gandía Palace Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£60+
Hotel Tres Anclas
3 stars
Good (7.2, Good reviews)
£38+
Hotel Playa Miramar
3 stars
Good (7, Good reviews)
£30+

Hiring a car in Gandia

Expect to pay £1.43 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 £17.09 and £22.79. The most frequently booked car type in Gandia is Standard (Class Commercial Truck or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Ford Focus or similar) is, on average, 57% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay £1.43 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 £17.09 and £22.79. The most frequently booked car type in Gandia is Standard (Class Commercial Truck or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Ford Focus or similar) is, on average, 57% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.