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

Mijas travel guide

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You're Going to Love Mijas

With a population of 73,787, Mijas 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 5 days in order to fully appreciate everything Mijas has to offer.

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When to visit Mijas

Mijas in January
Estimated flight+hotel price
£91
2 travellers
Flight to Mijas
3 nights at hotel
Mijas in January
Estimated flight+hotel price
£91
2 travellers
Flight to Mijas
3 nights at hotel

How to Get to Mijas

Plane

When flying to Mijas, you’ll arrive at Malaga Costa del Sol Airport (AGP), which is located 10 miles from the city centre. Airlines that fly from the United Kingdom to Mijas include British Airways, Iberia and Qatar Airways. The shortest flight to Mijas from the United Kingdom departs from Bournemouth and takes around 2h 39m.

Train

iryo is the most popular train carrier serving Mijas, followed by Renfe. The train journey from Mijas to Granada takes 1h 24m and costs around £20 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Madrid, expect to pay about £13 for a 2h 47m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Mijas is to pick up a car hire from Málaga, which is about 15 miles from Mijas. You’ll find branches of Delpaso and NIZACARS , among others, in Málaga.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Mijas, including ALSA, Interbus and rede expressos. From Granada, the bus ride to Mijas takes 90 miles and will cost you around £9. From Seville, the ticket costs about £21 for a journey of 165 miles.

Plane

When flying to Mijas, you’ll arrive at Malaga Costa del Sol Airport (AGP), which is located 10 miles from the city centre. Airlines that fly from the United Kingdom to Mijas include British Airways, Iberia and Qatar Airways. The shortest flight to Mijas from the United Kingdom departs from Bournemouth and takes around 2h 39m.

Train

iryo is the most popular train carrier serving Mijas, followed by Renfe. The train journey from Mijas to Granada takes 1h 24m and costs around £20 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Madrid, expect to pay about £13 for a 2h 47m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Mijas is to pick up a car hire from Málaga, which is about 15 miles from Mijas. You’ll find branches of Delpaso and NIZACARS , among others, in Málaga.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Mijas, including ALSA, Interbus and rede expressos. From Granada, the bus ride to Mijas takes 90 miles and will cost you around £9. From Seville, the ticket costs about £21 for a journey of 165 miles.

Airports near Mijas

AGPMalaga
GRXGranada Federico Garcia Lorca
SVQSevilla

Airlines serving Mijas

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,935 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,243 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
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Where to stay in Mijas

Average rates range from around £82 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £122 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Mijas

Most booked hotels in Mijas

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Hotel Apartamentos Bajondillo
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£81+
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Ona Las Rampas
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£55+
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Hotel Riu Costa Del Sol
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£162+
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Trh Mijas
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£72+
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Ilunion Hacienda de Mijas
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
£62+
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Bluesea Gran Cervantes
4 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
£79+
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Hiring a car in Mijas

Hiring a car in Mijas costs £7 per day, on average, or £35 if you want to hire it for 5 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 211% cheaper than airport locations in Mijas.

Expect to pay £1.22 per litre in Mijas (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £14.59 and £19.45. The most frequently booked car type in Mijas is Compact (Volkswagen Golf or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Ford Fiesta or similar) is, on average, 88% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Mijas costs £7 per day, on average, or £35 if you want to hire it for 5 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 211% cheaper than airport locations in Mijas.

Expect to pay £1.22 per litre in Mijas (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £14.59 and £19.45. The most frequently booked car type in Mijas is Compact (Volkswagen Golf or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Ford Fiesta or similar) is, on average, 88% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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