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 November
Estimated hotel price
£55
1 night at 3-star hotel
Mijas in November
Estimated hotel price
£55
1 night at 3-star 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 Ryanair, easyJet and Jet2. The shortest flight to Mijas from the United Kingdom departs from Bristol and takes around 2h 35m.

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 Record go and Delpaso, among others, in Málaga.

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 Ryanair, easyJet and Jet2. The shortest flight to Mijas from the United Kingdom departs from Bristol and takes around 2h 35m.

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 Record go and Delpaso, among others, in Málaga.

Airports near Mijas

AGPMalaga
GRXGranada Federico Garcia Lorca
SVQSevilla

Airlines serving Mijas

Lufthansa
Good (8,222 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,576 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,215 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,072 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,474 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,565 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,247 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,650 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,733 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,654 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (959 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,212 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,986 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,200 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,619 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,535 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,429 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (430 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,482 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,479 reviews)
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Where to stay in Mijas

Average rates range from around £77 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £151 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Mijas

Most booked hotels in Mijas

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Spirit Hotel Benalmadena Beach
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£73+
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Hotel Apartamentos Bajondillo
0 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£66+
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Benalma Hotel Costa del Sol
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£70+
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Trh Mijas
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£72+
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Hotel Zen Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£40+
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Wyndham Grand Costa del Sol
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£76+
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Hiring a car in Mijas

Hiring a car in Mijas costs £13 per day, on average, or £66 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 19% cheaper than airport locations in Mijas.

Expect to pay £1.53 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 £18.28 and £24.37. Economy (Class Economy Car or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Mijas, while also 61% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Mijas costs £13 per day, on average, or £66 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 19% cheaper than airport locations in Mijas.

Expect to pay £1.53 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 £18.28 and £24.37. Economy (Class Economy Car or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Mijas, while also 61% cheaper than other types, on average.