With a population of 71 482, Fuengirola is a must-see destination in Andalusia, Spain. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 6 days in order to fully appreciate everything Fuengirola has to offer.
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Fuengirola in July, when the average temperature is 24 °C, and the highest can go up to 29 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 6 °C, with an average temperature of 11 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in November, when precipitation is around 115 mm. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Fuengirola, with an average rainfall of 2 mm.
When flying to Fuengirola, you’ll arrive at Malaga Costa del Sol Airport (AGP), which is located 19 km from the city centre. Airlines that fly from the United Kingdom to Fuengirola include British Airways, Iberia and easyJet. The shortest flight to Fuengirola from the United Kingdom departs from Liverpool and takes around 2h 55m.
iryo is the most popular train carrier serving Fuengirola, followed by Renfe. The train journey from Fuengirola to Madrid takes 2h 42m and costs around £22 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Seville, expect to pay about £23 for a 2h 54m trip. The train station in Fuengirola is called Fuengirola, and is located 0.2 km from the city centre.
Another option to get to Fuengirola is to pick up a car hire from Málaga, which is about 27 km from Fuengirola. You’ll find branches of Delpaso and Goldcar Rental SP, among others, in Málaga.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Fuengirola, including ALSA, iryo and Interbus. From Granada, the bus ride to Fuengirola takes 153 km and will cost you around £38. From Seville, the ticket costs about £34 for a journey of 241 km.
Average rates range from around £76 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £102 and up for a 5-star experience.
Hiring a car in Fuengirola costs £19 per day, on average, or £117 if you want to hire it for 6 days.
It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 17% cheaper than airport locations in Fuengirola.
Expect to pay £1.43 per litre in Fuengirola (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.10 and £22.80. Mini (Smart Forfour or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Fuengirola, while also 86% cheaper than other types, on average.