Benahavis travel guide

Benahavis Tourism | Benahavis Guide

You're Going to Love Benahavis

With a population of 2 275, Benahavis is a must-see destination in Andalusia, Spain. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Benahavis has to offer.

When to visit Benahavis

Benahavis in January
Estimated hotel price
£247
1 night at 3-star hotel
Benahavis in January
Estimated hotel price
£247
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Benahavis

Plane

Although Benahavis doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Malaga Costa del Sol Airport (AGP), which is located 52 km from Benahavis. Malaga Costa del Sol Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from British Airways, Iberia, Qatar Airways and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest flight to Benahavis from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 2h 50m.

Train

Renfe is the most popular train carrier serving Benahavis, followed by iryo. The train journey from Benahavis to Seville takes 2h 13m and costs around £24 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Madrid, expect to pay about £18 for a 2h 42m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Benahavis is to pick up a car hire from Málaga, which is about 60 km from Benahavis. You’ll find branches of Delpaso and Goldcar Rental SP, among others, in Málaga.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Benahavis, including ALSA, iryo and FlixBus. From Seville, the bus ride to Benahavis takes 241 km and will cost you around £34. From Madrid, the ticket costs about £40 for a journey of 261 km.

Plane

Although Benahavis doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Malaga Costa del Sol Airport (AGP), which is located 52 km from Benahavis. Malaga Costa del Sol Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from British Airways, Iberia, Qatar Airways and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest flight to Benahavis from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 2h 50m.

Train

Renfe is the most popular train carrier serving Benahavis, followed by iryo. The train journey from Benahavis to Seville takes 2h 13m and costs around £24 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Madrid, expect to pay about £18 for a 2h 42m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Benahavis is to pick up a car hire from Málaga, which is about 60 km from Benahavis. You’ll find branches of Delpaso and Goldcar Rental SP, among others, in Málaga.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Benahavis, including ALSA, iryo and FlixBus. From Seville, the bus ride to Benahavis takes 241 km and will cost you around £34. From Madrid, the ticket costs about £40 for a journey of 261 km.

Airports near Benahavis

Airlines serving Benahavis

Lufthansa
Good (4,650 reviews)
KLM
Good (852 reviews)
SWISS
Good (923 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,478 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,599 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,300 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,555 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,938 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,125 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,479 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,775 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (229 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (834 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,164 reviews)
LOT
Good (682 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,557 reviews)
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Where to stay in Benahavis

Average rates range from around £165 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £169 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Benahavis

Most booked hotels in Benahavis

Anantara Villa Padierna Palace Benahavís Marbella Resort - A Leading Hotel of the World
5 stars
Excellent (9.3, Excellent reviews)
£389+
Amanhavis Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£113+
Hotel Doña Catalina
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£49+
Hotel Avenida 31
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£65+
Colina del Paraiso
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£69+
Globales Playa Estepona
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
£92+

Hiring a car in Benahavis

Expect to pay £1.44 per litre in Benahavis (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.21 and £22.95.

Expect to pay £1.44 per litre in Benahavis (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.21 and £22.95.