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 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
£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 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 Manchester and takes around 3h.

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 NIZACARS , 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 Manchester and takes around 3h.

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 NIZACARS , among others, in Málaga.

Airlines serving Almería

British Airways
Good (8,229 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,249 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,733 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,431 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,470 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,358 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,930 reviews)
Air Europa
Good (640 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,984 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,915 reviews)
Royal Air Maroc
Good (626 reviews)
airBaltic
Good (188 reviews)
Vueling
Good (1,301 reviews)
Luxair
Good (66 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (12,077 reviews)
Wizz Air
Good (468 reviews)
Volotea
Good (574 reviews)
Smartwings
Good (40 reviews)
Transavia
Good (150 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (204 reviews)
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Where to stay in Almería

Average rates range from around £59 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £81 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Almería

Most booked hotels in Almería

Crisol Almería
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£43+
Elba Almería Business & Convention Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£61+
Barceló Cabo de Gata
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£72+
Sercotel Avenida Almería
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£49+
Hotel Cabogata Jardín
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£63+
Cabogata Beach Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£81+

Hiring a car in Almería

Hiring a car in Almería costs £25 per day, on average, or £123 if you want to hire it for 5 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 8% more expensive than at Almeria.

Expect to pay £1.60 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 £19.12 and £25.49. The most frequently booked car type in Almería is Economy (Opel Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Peugeot 208 or similar) is, on average, 26% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Almería costs £25 per day, on average, or £123 if you want to hire it for 5 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 8% more expensive than at Almeria.

Expect to pay £1.60 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 £19.12 and £25.49. The most frequently booked car type in Almería is Economy (Opel Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Peugeot 208 or similar) is, on average, 26% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.