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 4 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
£89
2 travellers
Flight to Mijas
3 nights at hotel
Mijas in January
Estimated flight+hotel price
£89
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 15 km 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 London and takes around 2h 45m.

Train

Renfe is the most popular train carrier serving Mijas, followed by AccesRail.

Car

Another option to get to Mijas is to pick up a car hire from Málaga, which is about 24 km 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 FlixBus. From Granada, the bus ride to Mijas takes 169 km and will cost you around £12. From Seville, the ticket costs about £23 for a journey of 241 km.

Plane

When flying to Mijas, you’ll arrive at Malaga Costa del Sol Airport (AGP), which is located 15 km 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 London and takes around 2h 45m.

Train

Renfe is the most popular train carrier serving Mijas, followed by AccesRail.

Car

Another option to get to Mijas is to pick up a car hire from Málaga, which is about 24 km 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 FlixBus. From Granada, the bus ride to Mijas takes 169 km and will cost you around £12. From Seville, the ticket costs about £23 for a journey of 241 km.

Airports near Mijas

AGPMalaga
GRXGranada Federico Garcia Lorca
SVQSevilla

Airlines serving Mijas

Lufthansa
Good (7,203 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,366 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,084 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,973 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,654 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,884 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,812 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,852 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,471 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (807 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,285 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,596 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,660 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,413 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,089 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (352 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,301 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,224 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,911 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (921 reviews)
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Where to stay in Mijas

Average rates range from around £96 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £120 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)
£115+
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Ona Las Rampas
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£73+
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Hotel Riu Costa Del Sol
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£236+
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Trh Mijas
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£107+
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Hotel Ilunion Hacienda De Mijas
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£74+
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Bluesea Gran Cervantes
4 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
£94+
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Hiring a car in Mijas

Hiring a car in Mijas costs £13 per day, on average, or £52 if you want to hire it for 4 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 57% cheaper than airport locations in Mijas.

Expect to pay £1.26 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 £15.11 and £20.14. The most frequently booked car type in Mijas is Intermediate (Nissan Qashqai or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Ford Fiesta or similar) is, on average, 91% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Mijas costs £13 per day, on average, or £52 if you want to hire it for 4 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 57% cheaper than airport locations in Mijas.

Expect to pay £1.26 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 £15.11 and £20.14. The most frequently booked car type in Mijas is Intermediate (Nissan Qashqai or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Ford Fiesta or similar) is, on average, 91% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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