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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.