Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Fuengirola travel guide

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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.

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Where to Eat in Fuengirola

If you’re looking for affordable options, Hierro Casa de Fuegos Fuengirola (C. Larga, 8) and Madre Mía (C. Torrealta, 1) are great picks.

When to visit Fuengirola

Fuengirola in January
Estimated flight+hotel price
£86
2 travellers
Flight to Fuengirola
3 nights at hotel
Fuengirola in January
Estimated flight+hotel price
£86
2 travellers
Flight to Fuengirola
3 nights at hotel

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.

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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 Qatar Airways. The shortest flight to Fuengirola from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 2h 55m.

Train

iryo is the most popular train carrier serving Fuengirola, followed by Renfe. The train journey from Fuengirola to Granada takes 1h 24m and costs around £20 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Madrid, expect to pay about £22 for a 2h 42m trip. The train station in Fuengirola is called Fuengirola, and is located 0.2 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Fuengirola is to pick up a car hire from Málaga, which is about 27 km from Fuengirola. You’ll find branches of Delpaso and NIZACARS , among others, in Málaga.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Fuengirola, including ALSA, Socibus and Interbus. From Granada, the bus ride to Fuengirola takes 169 km and will cost you around £21. From Seville, the ticket costs about £21 for a journey of 266 km.

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 Qatar Airways. The shortest flight to Fuengirola from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 2h 55m.

Train

iryo is the most popular train carrier serving Fuengirola, followed by Renfe. The train journey from Fuengirola to Granada takes 1h 24m and costs around £20 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Madrid, expect to pay about £22 for a 2h 42m trip. The train station in Fuengirola is called Fuengirola, and is located 0.2 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Fuengirola is to pick up a car hire from Málaga, which is about 27 km from Fuengirola. You’ll find branches of Delpaso and NIZACARS , among others, in Málaga.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Fuengirola, including ALSA, Socibus and Interbus. From Granada, the bus ride to Fuengirola takes 169 km and will cost you around £21. From Seville, the ticket costs about £21 for a journey of 266 km.

Airports near Fuengirola

AGPMalaga
GRXGranada Federico Garcia Lorca
SVQSevilla

Airlines serving Fuengirola

Lufthansa
Good (7,042 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,333 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,834 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,929 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,788 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,696 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,444 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,694 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,213 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,561 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,240 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,346 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (345 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,273 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,850 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
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Where to stay in Fuengirola

From 5-star hotels such as the Higueron Hotel Malaga, Curio Collection by Hilton to great affordable options like the Ona Las Rampas, Fuengirola offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around £80 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £103 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Fuengirola, with prices from £24 to £340 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Fuengirola are about 18% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Fuengirola

Most booked hotels in Fuengirola

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Ona Las Rampas
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£54+
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Hotel Apartamentos Bajondillo
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£81+
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Occidental Fuengirola by Barceló
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£115+
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Leonardo Hotel Fuengirola Costa del Sol
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£102+
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Hotel Riu Costa Del Sol
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£161+
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Ilunion Fuengirola
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£92+
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Hiring a car in Fuengirola

Hiring a car in Fuengirola costs £18 per day, on average, or £107 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 21% cheaper than airport locations in Fuengirola.

Expect to pay £1.22 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 £14.64 and £19.52. The most frequently booked car type in Fuengirola is Economy (Opel Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Audi Q2 or similar) is, on average, 70% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Fuengirola costs £18 per day, on average, or £107 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 21% cheaper than airport locations in Fuengirola.

Expect to pay £1.22 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 £14.64 and £19.52. The most frequently booked car type in Fuengirola is Economy (Opel Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Audi Q2 or similar) is, on average, 70% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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