With 26,544 inhabitants, Gibraltar is the most populous city in Gibraltar. It is the most popular tourist destination in the country. We recommend you stay at least 2 days in order to fully appreciate everything Gibraltar has to offer.
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Gibraltar in August, when the average temperature is 24 °C, and the highest can go up to 27 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 11 °C, with an average temperature of 13 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in November, when precipitation is around 140 mm. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Gibraltar, with an average rainfall of 0 mm.
When flying to Gibraltar, you’ll arrive at Gibraltar North Front (GIB), which is located 1 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Gibraltar from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 2h 50m.
From 5-star hotels such as the Sunborn Gibraltar to great affordable options like the Holiday Inn Express Gibraltar, Gibraltar offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around £109 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £107 and up for a 5-star experience.
Hiring a car in Gibraltar costs £29 per day, on average, or £58 if you want to hire it for 2 days.
You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 18% more expensive than at Gibraltar North Front.
The most frequently booked car type in Gibraltar is Economy (Volkswagen Polo or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Smart Fortwo or similar) is, on average, 57% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.