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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 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Almería has to offer.

Where to Eat in Almería

If you’re looking for affordable options, Santa Mónica (C. Tenor Iribarne, 7) and Restaurante Club de Mar El Candelero (Playa de las Almadrabillas) are great picks.

When to visit Almería

Almería in October
Estimated hotel price
£30
1 night at 3-star hotel
Almería in October
Estimated hotel price
£30
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. 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 Granada takes 3h 03m and costs around £13 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Madrid, expect to pay about £50 for a 6h 17m 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 Delpaso and NIZACARS , among others, in Málaga.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Almería, including ALSA, Bus and Buses BAM. From Málaga, the bus ride to Almería takes 165 miles and will cost you around £34. From Alicante, the ticket costs about £34 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. 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 Granada takes 3h 03m and costs around £13 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Madrid, expect to pay about £50 for a 6h 17m 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 Delpaso and NIZACARS , among others, in Málaga.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Almería, including ALSA, Bus and Buses BAM. From Málaga, the bus ride to Almería takes 165 miles and will cost you around £34. From Alicante, the ticket costs about £34 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

British Airways
Good (6,835 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,697 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,273 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,053 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,799 reviews)
Air Europa
Good (510 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,459 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,767 reviews)
Royal Air Maroc
Good (460 reviews)
airBaltic
Good (178 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,163 reviews)
Vueling
Good (1,158 reviews)
Luxair
Excellent (57 reviews)
Smartwings
Good (22 reviews)
Volotea
Good (558 reviews)
Transavia
Good (135 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (161 reviews)
Binter Canarias
Excellent (53 reviews)
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Where to stay in Almería

Average rates range from around £61 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £77 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hotel Sol Almeria 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 (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£63+
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Barceló Cabo de Gata
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£75+
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Cabogata Beach Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£75+
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Cabogata Jardin
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£72+
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Hiring a car in Almería

Hiring a car in Almería costs £25 per day, on average, or £101 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, 4% more expensive than at Almeria.

Expect to pay £1.22 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 £14.59 and £19.45. The most frequently booked car type in Almería is Intermediate (Nissan Qashqai or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Peugeot 308 or similar) is, on average, 33% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Almería costs £25 per day, on average, or £101 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, 4% more expensive than at Almeria.

Expect to pay £1.22 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 £14.59 and £19.45. The most frequently booked car type in Almería is Intermediate (Nissan Qashqai or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Peugeot 308 or similar) is, on average, 33% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Best car hire deals in Almería

Supplier choice

5 adults, 5 Bags

£19/day

Supplier choice

Intermediate

5 adults, 3 Bags

£19/day

Intermediate
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