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 5 days in order to fully appreciate everything Almería has to offer.
Activities & attractions in Almería
When to visit Almería
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.
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 Manchester and takes around 3h.
Train
Renfe is the only carrier operating train routes to Almería. The train journey from Almería to Seville takes 5h 52m and costs around £51 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Madrid, expect to pay about £42 for a 6h 26m 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 Goldcar Rental SP, among others, in Málaga.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Almería, including ALSA, Bus and FlixBus. From Granada, the bus ride to Almería takes 193 km and will cost you around £26. From Málaga, the ticket costs about £62 for a journey of 241 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.
Airlines serving Almería
Where to stay in Almería
Average rates range from around £52 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £78 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Albergue Inturjoven Almería - Hostel and Sol Almería.
Where to stay in popular areas of Almería
Most booked hotels in Almería
Hiring a car in Almería
Hiring a car in Almería costs £26 per day, on average, or £130 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, 6% more expensive than at Almeria.
Expect to pay £1.43 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 £17.10 and £22.80. The most frequently booked car type in Almería is Economy (Class Economy Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard car hire (Skoda Superb or similar) is, on average, 73% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.