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

Marbella travel guide

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You're Going to Love Marbella

With a population of 134 623, Marbella 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 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Marbella has to offer.

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Where to Eat in Marbella

If you’re looking for affordable options, Restaurante Los Sardinales (Av. del Gaviero) and Jane (Pl. Santo Cristo) are great picks.

When to visit Marbella

Marbella in January
Estimated flight+hotel price
£40
2 travellers
Flight to Marbella
3 nights at hotel
Marbella in January
Estimated flight+hotel price
£40
2 travellers
Flight to Marbella
3 nights at hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Marbella 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 Marbella, with an average rainfall of 2 mm.

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How to Get to Marbella

Plane

Although Marbella doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Malaga Costa del Sol Airport (AGP), which is located 39 km from Marbella. Malaga Costa del Sol Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Ryanair, easyJet, Jet2 and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest flight to Marbella from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 2h 50m.

Car

Another option to get to Marbella is to pick up a car hire from Málaga, which is about 47 km from Marbella. You’ll find branches of Record go and Delpaso, among others, in Málaga.

Plane

Although Marbella doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Malaga Costa del Sol Airport (AGP), which is located 39 km from Marbella. Malaga Costa del Sol Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Ryanair, easyJet, Jet2 and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest flight to Marbella from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 2h 50m.

Car

Another option to get to Marbella is to pick up a car hire from Málaga, which is about 47 km from Marbella. You’ll find branches of Record go and Delpaso, among others, in Málaga.

Airports near Marbella

AGPMalaga
GRXGranada Federico Garcia Lorca
SVQSevilla

Airlines serving Marbella

Lufthansa
Good (8,163 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,551 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,126 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,455 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,019 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,486 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,259 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,629 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (950 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,052 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,743 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,640 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,905 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,212 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,405 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,427 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,494 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (428 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,433 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,350 reviews)
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Where to stay in Marbella

From 5-star hotels such as the Boho Club to great affordable options like the NH San Pedro de Alcántara, Marbella offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around £135 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £427 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include La Villa Marbella and Tak Boutique Marbella Old Town With Parking. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Marbella, with prices from £44 to £1,055 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Marbella are about 3% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Marbella

Most booked hotels in Marbella

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Don Carlos Marbella
5 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
£287+
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Los Amigos Beach Club
3 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£80+
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La Cala Resort
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£192+
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Nobu Hotel Marbella
5 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£569+
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Hard Rock Hotel Marbella
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£196+
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Barceló Marbella
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£110+
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Hiring a car in Marbella

Hiring a car in Marbella costs £24 per day, on average, or £94 if you want to hire it for 4 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 25% more expensive than at Malaga.

Expect to pay £1.39 per litre in Marbella (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £16.59 and £22.12. The most frequently booked car type in Marbella is Compact (Nissan Qashqai or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Seat Ibiza or similar) is, on average, 77% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Marbella costs £24 per day, on average, or £94 if you want to hire it for 4 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 25% more expensive than at Malaga.

Expect to pay £1.39 per litre in Marbella (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £16.59 and £22.12. The most frequently booked car type in Marbella is Compact (Nissan Qashqai or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Seat Ibiza or similar) is, on average, 77% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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