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

Gibraltar travel guide

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You're Going to Love Gibraltar

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 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Gibraltar has to offer.

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When to visit Gibraltar

Gibraltar in January
Estimated hotel price
£116
1 night at 3-star hotel
Gibraltar in January
Estimated hotel price
£116
1 night at 3-star hotel

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.

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How to Get to Gibraltar

Plane

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 55m.

Plane

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 55m.

Airports near Gibraltar

GIBGibraltar North Front

Airlines serving Gibraltar

British Airways
Good (7,571 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,677 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,095 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,850 reviews)
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Where to stay in Gibraltar

From 5-star hotels such as the Sunborn Gibraltar to great affordable options like the Holiday Inn Express Gibraltar By IHG, Gibraltar offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around £106 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £143 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Gibraltar

Most booked hotels in Gibraltar

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Holiday studio apartment near the beach and city centre
0 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£69+
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The Eliott Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£133+
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Holiday Inn Express Gibraltar By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£125+
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Rock Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£134+
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Sunborn Gibraltar
5 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£155+
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Bristol Hotel
3 stars
Good (6.9, Good reviews)
£96+
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Hiring a car in Gibraltar

Hiring a car in Gibraltar costs £22 per day, on average, or £67 if you want to hire it for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 10% cheaper than airport locations in Gibraltar.

The most frequently booked car type in Gibraltar is Mini (Smart Forfour or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Fiat Panda or similar) is, on average, 72% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Gibraltar costs £22 per day, on average, or £67 if you want to hire it for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 10% cheaper than airport locations in Gibraltar.

The most frequently booked car type in Gibraltar is Mini (Smart Forfour or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Fiat Panda or similar) is, on average, 72% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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