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 March
Estimated hotel price
£39
1 night at 3-star hotel
Almería in March
Estimated hotel price
£39
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. Airlines that fly from the United Kingdom to Almería include Jet2, Ryanair and easyJet. 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 175 km 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 8 km from the city centre. Airlines that fly from the United Kingdom to Almería include Jet2, Ryanair and easyJet. 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 175 km 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 (8,126 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,258 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,744 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,420 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,293 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,436 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,958 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,916 reviews)
Air Europa
Good (629 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,877 reviews)
Royal Air Maroc
Good (624 reviews)
airBaltic
Good (192 reviews)
Vueling
Good (1,290 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,827 reviews)
Luxair
Good (66 reviews)
Smartwings
Good (39 reviews)
Volotea
Good (571 reviews)
Transavia
Good (147 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (192 reviews)
Binter Canarias
Excellent (59 reviews)
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Where to stay in Almería

Average rates range from around £70 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £103 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Almería

Most booked hotels in Almería

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Sercotel Avenida Almería
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£56+
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Elba Almería Business & Convention Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£59+
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Nuevo Torreluz
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£56+
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Hotel Cabogata Jardín
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£87+
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La Perla
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£37+
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Cabogata Beach Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£103+
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Hiring a car in Almería

Hiring a car in Almería costs £25 per day, on average, or £99 if you want to hire it for 4 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 14% more expensive than at Almeria.

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 £15.61 and £20.81. Compact (Skoda Kamiq or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Almería, while also 66% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Almería costs £25 per day, on average, or £99 if you want to hire it for 4 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 14% more expensive than at Almeria.

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 £15.61 and £20.81. Compact (Skoda Kamiq or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Almería, while also 66% cheaper than other types, on average.

Best car hire deals in Almería

Intermediate

5 adults, 3 Bags

£24/day

Intermediate

Compact estate car

4 adults, 2 Bags

£25/day

Compact estate car
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