Fuengirola travel guide
Fuengirola Tourism | Fuengirola Guide
You're Going to Love Fuengirola
With a population of 71,482, Fuengirola 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 6 days in order to fully appreciate everything Fuengirola has to offer.
When to visit Fuengirola
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Fuengirola in July, when the average temperature is 24 °C, and the highest can go up to 29 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 6 °C, with an average temperature of 11 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in November, when precipitation is around 115 mm. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Fuengirola, with an average rainfall of 2 mm.
How to Get to Fuengirola
Plane
When flying to Fuengirola, you’ll arrive at Malaga Costa del Sol Airport (AGP), which is located 19 km from the city centre. Airlines that fly from the United Kingdom to Fuengirola include British Airways, Iberia and easyJet. The shortest flight to Fuengirola from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 2h 50m.
Train
iryo is the most popular train carrier serving Fuengirola, followed by Renfe. The train journey from Fuengirola to Seville takes 2h 09m and costs around £28 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Madrid, expect to pay about £18 for a 2h 42m trip. The train station in Fuengirola is called Fuengirola, and is located 0.1 miles from the city centre.
Car
Another option to get to Fuengirola is to pick up a car hire from Málaga, which is about 17 miles from Fuengirola. You’ll find branches of Delpaso and Goldcar Rental SP, among others, in Málaga.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Fuengirola, including ALSA, iryo and Interbus. From Granada, the bus ride to Fuengirola takes 90 miles and will cost you around £35. From Seville, the ticket costs about £34 for a journey of 165 miles.
Airlines serving Fuengirola
Where to stay in Fuengirola
Average rates range from around £76 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £102 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Fuengirola
Most booked hotels in Fuengirola
Hiring a car in Fuengirola
Hiring a car in Fuengirola costs £19 per day, on average, or £117 if you want to hire it for 6 days.
It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 17% cheaper than airport locations in Fuengirola.
Expect to pay £1.43 per litre in Fuengirola (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.09 and £22.79. Mini (Smart Forfour or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Fuengirola, while also 86% cheaper than other types, on average.