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

Almería travel guide

Almería Tourism | Almería Guide

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 4 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 January
Estimated hotel price
£53
1 night at 3-star hotel
Almería in January
Estimated hotel price
£53
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 8 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Almería from the United Kingdom departs from Bristol and takes around 2h 35m.

Train

Renfe is the only carrier operating train routes to Almería. The train journey from Almería to Madrid takes 6h 17m and costs around £54 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Oviedo, expect to pay about £90 for a 11h 23m trip. The train station in Almería is called Almería, and is located 0.5 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Almería is to pick up a car hire from Málaga, which is about 175 km from Almería. You’ll find branches of Delpaso and NIZACARS , among others, in Málaga.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Almería, including Bus, Buses BAM and ALSA. From Málaga, the bus ride to Almería takes 266 km and will cost you around £29. From Granada, the ticket costs about £21 for a journey of 386 km. The most popular bus station is Almería, located 0.5 km from the city centre of Almería. Almería Murcia is also a commonly used station, and is 0.6 km from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Almería, you’ll arrive at Almeria Airport (LEI), which is located 8 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Almería from the United Kingdom departs from Bristol and takes around 2h 35m.

Train

Renfe is the only carrier operating train routes to Almería. The train journey from Almería to Madrid takes 6h 17m and costs around £54 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Oviedo, expect to pay about £90 for a 11h 23m trip. The train station in Almería is called Almería, and is located 0.5 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Almería is to pick up a car hire from Málaga, which is about 175 km from Almería. You’ll find branches of Delpaso and NIZACARS , among others, in Málaga.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Almería, including Bus, Buses BAM and ALSA. From Málaga, the bus ride to Almería takes 266 km and will cost you around £29. From Granada, the ticket costs about £21 for a journey of 386 km. The most popular bus station is Almería, located 0.5 km from the city centre of Almería. Almería Murcia is also a commonly used station, and is 0.6 km from the city centre.

Airports near Almería

LEIAlmeria
RMUCorvera Intl
GRXGranada Federico Garcia Lorca

Airlines serving Almería

Iberia
Good (3,027 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,664 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,196 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,882 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,623 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,846 reviews)
Air Europa
Good (569 reviews)
Royal Air Maroc
Good (530 reviews)
airBaltic
Good (181 reviews)
Vueling
Good (1,208 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,046 reviews)
Luxair
Good (61 reviews)
Transavia
Good (137 reviews)
Volotea
Good (570 reviews)
Binter Canarias
Excellent (55 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (177 reviews)
TUI Fly Belgium
Okay (36 reviews)
Air Arabia Maroc
Good (24 reviews)
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Where to stay in Almería

Average rates range from around £50 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £85 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hotel Sol Almería and Hotel Embajador.

Where to stay in popular areas of Almería

Most booked hotels in Almería

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Elba Almeria Business & Convention Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£56+
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Barceló Cabo de Gata
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£65+
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Nuevo Torreluz
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£55+
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Cabogata Jardin
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£57+
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Cabogata Beach Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£114+
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Hiring a car in Almería

Hiring a car in Almería costs £24 per day, on average, or £95 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 3% cheaper than airport locations in Almería.

Expect to pay £1.31 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 £15.70 and £20.94. Compact (Ford Focus or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Almería, while also 50% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Almería costs £24 per day, on average, or £95 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 3% cheaper than airport locations in Almería.

Expect to pay £1.31 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 £15.70 and £20.94. Compact (Ford Focus or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Almería, while also 50% cheaper than other types, on average.

Best car hire deals in Almería

Compact

4 adults, 2 Bags

£17/day

Compact

Compact estate car

4 adults, 2 Bags

£23/day

Compact estate car
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