Mijas travel guide

Mijas Tourism | Mijas Guide

You're Going to Love Mijas

With a population of 73.787, Mijas 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 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Mijas has to offer.

When to visit Mijas

Mijas in January
Estimated flight+hotel price
£98
2 travellers
Flight to Mijas
3 nights at hotel
Mijas in January
Estimated flight+hotel price
£98
2 travellers
Flight to Mijas
3 nights at hotel

How to Get to Mijas

Plane

When flying to Mijas, you’ll arrive at Malaga Costa del Sol Airport (AGP), which is located 15 km from the city centre. Airlines that fly from the United Kingdom to Mijas include British Airways, Iberia and easyJet. The shortest flight to Mijas from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 2h 55m.

Train

iryo is the most popular train carrier serving Mijas, followed by Renfe. The train journey from Mijas to Seville takes 2h 09m and costs around £28 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Madrid, expect to pay about £22 for a 2h 42m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Mijas is to pick up a car hire from Málaga, which is about 24 km from Mijas. You’ll find branches of Delpaso and Goldcar Rental SP, among others, in Málaga.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Mijas, including ALSA, iryo and Interbus. From Granada, the bus ride to Mijas takes 169 km and will cost you around £14. From Seville, the ticket costs about £34 for a journey of 241 km.

Plane

When flying to Mijas, you’ll arrive at Malaga Costa del Sol Airport (AGP), which is located 15 km from the city centre. Airlines that fly from the United Kingdom to Mijas include British Airways, Iberia and easyJet. The shortest flight to Mijas from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 2h 55m.

Train

iryo is the most popular train carrier serving Mijas, followed by Renfe. The train journey from Mijas to Seville takes 2h 09m and costs around £28 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Madrid, expect to pay about £22 for a 2h 42m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Mijas is to pick up a car hire from Málaga, which is about 24 km from Mijas. You’ll find branches of Delpaso and Goldcar Rental SP, among others, in Málaga.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Mijas, including ALSA, iryo and Interbus. From Granada, the bus ride to Mijas takes 169 km and will cost you around £14. From Seville, the ticket costs about £34 for a journey of 241 km.

Airports near Mijas

Airlines serving Mijas

Lufthansa
Good (4,614 reviews)
KLM
Good (848 reviews)
SWISS
Good (927 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,451 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,599 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,282 reviews)
Air France
Good (974 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,549 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,930 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,125 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,478 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,729 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,160 reviews)
LOT
Good (682 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,515 reviews)
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Where to stay in Mijas

Average rates range from around £89 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £161 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Mijas

Most booked hotels in Mijas

Hotel Apartamentos Bajondillo
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£86+
Leonardo Hotel Fuengirola Costa del Sol
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£97+
Benalmádena Palace - Hotel Spa & Apartments
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£93+
Trh Mijas
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£132+
Hotel Best Benalmádena
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£88+
Gran Cervantes by Blue Sea
4 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
£65+

Hiring a car in Mijas

Hiring a car in Mijas costs £16 per day, on average, or £63 if you want to hire it for 4 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 46% cheaper than airport locations in Mijas.

Expect to pay £1.43 per litre in Mijas (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 £22.79. The most frequently booked car type in Mijas is Standard (Class Convertible or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Class Compact Wagon or similar) is, on average, 79% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Mijas costs £16 per day, on average, or £63 if you want to hire it for 4 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 46% cheaper than airport locations in Mijas.

Expect to pay £1.43 per litre in Mijas (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 £22.79. The most frequently booked car type in Mijas is Standard (Class Convertible or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Class Compact Wagon or similar) is, on average, 79% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.