About this tour
When Jake from our BugBitten team landed at Girona airport, he ditched the taxi queue and booked a private transfer into Barcelona instead. It's a straightforward 90-minute drive to the city centre — no faffing with public transport or hunting for cabs. You book ahead, pick your vehicle size (car or minivan, up to 15 people), and a driver meets you at arrivals with a sign. Everything's included: airport tolls, parking, tips. It's the no-stress option if you've got a group or just can't be bothered wrestling luggage onto a train after landing.
Highlights
- Driver meets you at arrivals — no hunt required
- All tolls and parking baked into the price
- Minivans available — handy for groups or families
- 60-minute grace period: driver waits after landing
- Child seats provided if you book ahead
- One standard suitcase per person included
- Takes the guesswork out of airport navigation
What to expect
You'll land at Girona, clear customs, and head to arrivals where your driver's waiting with your name on a sign. The car or minivan is clean and ready; if you've got little ones, their seats are already installed. The drive rolls through rural Catalonia at first, then fringes into the sprawl around Barcelona before hitting the city proper. Allow 90 minutes, but Jake's tip: that's rough — traffic around Barcelona during rush hours can add serious time, so landing mid-afternoon or evening smooths the journey. The driver handles all the motorway tolls and parking worries; you just sit back.
One honest note: you're paying for peace of mind and door-to-door service, which isn't cheap compared to a train or shared shuttle. But if you're tired, travelling with kids, or have bulky luggage, it's money well spent. The waiting service (60 minutes after you actually touchdown) gives you buffer room if you're slow through baggage or customs.
What travellers say
- Driver waits 60 minutes — no panic if customs is slow
- Minivans scale from couples to groups of 15
- Child seats pre-installed if you book them ahead
- All tolls and parking fees wrapped into price
- No tip fumbling — gratuity included upfront
- Door-to-door beats navigating Barcelona on arrival
- One suitcase per person; excess luggage costs extra
- Traffic can push journey well beyond 90 minutes
- Pricier than train or shared shuttle options
- Only works if you pre-book — no walk-ups
Themes summarised by our team from public information about this tour. Verify specifics on the operator's page before booking.
Good to know
Beats queuing for taxis, especially at peak times. Groups and families get real value here — minivans mean no splitting up or paying per head for separate cabs. Child seats come as standard if you pre-book them, and the driver won't disappear the moment you land. Tips are included, so no fumbling for euros.
You're limited to one standard suitcase per person (46×69×29cm); anything bigger or extra bags get dinged with extra fees — measure your luggage before you book. It's pricier than the train or shared shuttle, and you're at the mercy of Barcelona traffic, so journey time can stretch well beyond 90 minutes during peak hours (7–9 a.m., 5–7 p.m.). Not ideal if you're budget-tight or solo.
Pre-book and confirm your group size and any child seats needed. Bring your flight details so the driver can track your landing. One standard case included; extras cost more. Service animals welcome. Works for all fitness levels, but the vehicle won't come to you if you're not at the airport — you need to meet them at the agreed point.
Tour sold and operated by Viator via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original BugBitten summaries written by our team — not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.