Introduction
What to do
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Almería travel guide

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You're Going to Love Almería

With a population of 188,810, Almería 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 5 days in order to fully appreciate everything Almería has to offer.

Where to Eat in Almería

If you’re looking for affordable options, El Terrao (C. Marín, 2, 3ª planta) and Pizzería Buono (C. San Miguel, 2) are great picks.

When to visit Almería

Almería in March
Estimated hotel price
£38
1 night at 3-star hotel
Almería in March
Estimated hotel price
£38
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Almería in July, when the average temperature is 26 °C, and the highest can go up to 30 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 8 °C, with an average temperature of 13 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in October, when precipitation is around 28 mm. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Almería, with an average rainfall of 1 mm.

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How to Get to Almería

Plane

When flying to Almería, you’ll arrive at Almeria Airport (LEI), which is located 5 miles from the city centre. Airlines that fly from the United Kingdom to Almería include Jet2, easyJet and Ryanair. The shortest flight to Almería from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 2h 55m.

Car

Another option to get to Almería is to pick up a car hire from Málaga, which is about 109 miles from Almería. You’ll find branches of Record go and Delpaso, among others, in Málaga.

Plane

When flying to Almería, you’ll arrive at Almeria Airport (LEI), which is located 5 miles from the city centre. Airlines that fly from the United Kingdom to Almería include Jet2, easyJet and Ryanair. The shortest flight to Almería from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 2h 55m.

Car

Another option to get to Almería is to pick up a car hire from Málaga, which is about 109 miles from Almería. You’ll find branches of Record go and Delpaso, among others, in Málaga.

Airports near Almería

LEIAlmeria
RMUCorvera Intl
GRXGranada Federico Garcia Lorca

Airlines serving Almería

British Airways
Good (8,181 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,258 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,737 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,427 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,471 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,323 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,989 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,908 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,926 reviews)
Air Europa
Good (634 reviews)
Royal Air Maroc
Good (624 reviews)
airBaltic
Good (191 reviews)
Vueling
Good (1,299 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,980 reviews)
Luxair
Good (66 reviews)
Smartwings
Good (39 reviews)
Volotea
Good (574 reviews)
Transavia
Good (147 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (198 reviews)
Binter Canarias
Excellent (59 reviews)
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Where to stay in Almería

Average rates range from around £65 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £79 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Almería

Most booked hotels in Almería

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Crisol Almería
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£45+
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Elba Almería Business & Convention Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£57+
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Sercotel Avenida Almería
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£51+
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Hotel Cabogata Jardín
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£72+
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Cabogata Beach Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£79+
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Hotel Sol Almería
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£66+
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Hiring a car in Almería

Hiring a car in Almería costs £25 per day, on average, or £127 if you want to hire it for 5 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 16% cheaper than airport locations in Almería.

Expect to pay £1.44 per litre in Almería (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.18 and £22.90. The most frequently booked car type in Almería is Full-size (Opel Vivaro or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Class Compact SUV or similar) is, on average, 73% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Almería costs £25 per day, on average, or £127 if you want to hire it for 5 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 16% cheaper than airport locations in Almería.

Expect to pay £1.44 per litre in Almería (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.18 and £22.90. The most frequently booked car type in Almería is Full-size (Opel Vivaro or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Class Compact SUV or similar) is, on average, 73% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Best car hire deals in Almería

Compact

4 adults, 2 Bags

£24/day

Compact

Compact estate car

4 adults, 2 Bags

£25/day

Compact estate car
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