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 February
Estimated hotel price
£53
1 night at 3-star hotel
Almería in February
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 5 miles from the city centre. Airlines that fly from the United Kingdom to Almería include easyJet, Ryanair and Ryanair. The shortest flight to Almería from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 2h 55m.

Train

Renfe is the only carrier operating train routes to Almería. The train journey from Almería to Seville takes 5h 32m and costs around £52 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Madrid, expect to pay about £45 for a 6h 32m trip. The train station in Almería is called Almería, and is located 0.3 miles from the city centre.

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.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Almería, including Bus, Buses BAM and ALSA. From Málaga, the bus ride to Almería takes 165 miles and will cost you around £19. From Alicante, the ticket costs about £35 for a journey of 270 miles. The most popular bus station is Almería, located 0.3 miles from the city centre of Almería. Almería Murcia is also a commonly used station, and is 0.4 miles from the city centre.

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 easyJet, Ryanair and Ryanair. The shortest flight to Almería from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 2h 55m.

Train

Renfe is the only carrier operating train routes to Almería. The train journey from Almería to Seville takes 5h 32m and costs around £52 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Madrid, expect to pay about £45 for a 6h 32m trip. The train station in Almería is called Almería, and is located 0.3 miles from the city centre.

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.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Almería, including Bus, Buses BAM and ALSA. From Málaga, the bus ride to Almería takes 165 miles and will cost you around £19. From Alicante, the ticket costs about £35 for a journey of 270 miles. The most popular bus station is Almería, located 0.3 miles from the city centre of Almería. Almería Murcia is also a commonly used station, and is 0.4 miles from the city centre.

Airports near Almería

LEIAlmeria
RMUCorvera Intl
GRXGranada Federico Garcia Lorca

Airlines serving Almería

Iberia
Good (3,150 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,732 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,374 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,304 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,910 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,748 reviews)
Air Europa
Good (596 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,887 reviews)
Royal Air Maroc
Good (583 reviews)
airBaltic
Good (186 reviews)
Vueling
Good (1,256 reviews)
Luxair
Good (66 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,491 reviews)
Smartwings
Good (35 reviews)
Volotea
Good (568 reviews)
Transavia
Good (146 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (184 reviews)
Binter Canarias
Excellent (57 reviews)
TUI Fly Belgium
Good (37 reviews)
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Where to stay in Almería

Average rates range from around £55 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £60 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Almería

Most booked hotels in Almería

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Elba Almería Business & Convention Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£55+
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Crisol Almería
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£45+
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Nuevo Torreluz
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£54+
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Cabogata Jardin
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£66+
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Cabogata Beach Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£66+
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Hiring a car in Almería

Hiring a car in Almería costs £26 per day, on average, or £106 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, 12% more expensive than at Almeria.

Expect to pay £1.51 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 £18.05 and £24.06. The most frequently booked car type in Almería is Intermediate (Class Intermediate Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Toyota Aygo or similar) is, on average, 40% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Almería costs £26 per day, on average, or £106 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, 12% more expensive than at Almeria.

Expect to pay £1.51 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 £18.05 and £24.06. The most frequently booked car type in Almería is Intermediate (Class Intermediate Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Toyota Aygo or similar) is, on average, 40% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Best car hire deals in Almería

Compact estate car

4 adults, 2 Bags

£34/day

Compact estate car
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