Cheap Car Hire Gerona and Low Cost Flights to Gerona
Gerona airport is located just outside of the city of Gerona, approximately 10 kilometers south west of Gerona. It has fantastic access to the A7-E15 motorway which means travel in a hire car from here is fast and easy. Locations such as the Pyrenees, Barcelona or the coastal destinations of the Costa Brava are all very accessible
Today many people fly into Gerona as a gateway to Barcelona city, it is located only 103 kilometers away and can be reached very easily. Budget airlines such as Ryan air are taking advantage of the lower airport taxes and then ‘bussing’ their clients into Barcelona center.
Several “budget airlines” now fly to Gerona airport. Which should you use? Well the answer seems to be Ryan air. By far the most prolific is Ryan Air. They are flying to Gerona from up to fifteen regional airports in the UK. Below is a list of Airports used by Ryan air flying to Gerona.
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Birmingham
London Stansted
Newquay
Bristol
London Luton
Bournemouth
Liverpool
Durham Tees Valley
Blackpool
Leeds Bradford
Glasgow Prestwick
Newcastle
Doncaster Sheffield
East Midlands
Manchester
Although at Gerona Ryan air seem to be unbeatable on price and service you should still consider using a comparison search engine to find the very best flight prices. With an abundance of smaller regional airports being used make sure you take advantage of this and travel from an airport close to you. Having said this remember that you will paying varying prices amongst regional airports so shop around to find the best offers.
Remember that often low cost airlines keep their fares low by not offering such things as in flight meals. Make sure you know what to expect before you leave to avoid any unexpected problems.
Several ‘no-frills’ airlines now offer online check-in this means you can avoid having to be at the airport so early, and avoid having to queue to check your bags in. this service works well in busier airports, if it doesn’t cost too much extra I would recommend using the service.
There are a few things you must do to ensure you get the cheapest flights possible. Booking as far in advance will guarantee that you pay the best price for your flights. The earlier you book, the cheaper your holiday flights will be, Airlines often hold promotional sale periods; they might reduce the cost of their flights or remove the taxes you must pay for use of the airports. Either way, the best method of keeping aware of these sales is to sign up for their newsletters. This sounds like it might take a bit of effort but it will definitely save you money in the long run.
Car hire here works along much the same principal by booking in advance you will avoid any disappointment and ensure you have a speedy transit through the airport. It will also mean that you have been able to compare all of the companies available through a search engine.
In Excess of three and a half million passengers many of them tourists pass through Gerona airport every year on 33,000 flights. These figures explain why it is beneficial to book car hire as soon as possible before you have left the UK.
I cannot advocate the benefits of a hire in Gerona more, this magical area of Spain can only be truly understood if you visit it for yourself. If you are travelling from here to Barcelona or to the Pyrenees or even just to the coastal beach resorts a hire car will get you there in complete comfort allowing you to take your holiday at your own pace. |
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