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 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Mijas has to offer.
When to visit Mijas
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 easyJet. The shortest flight to Mijas from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 2h 45m.
Train
iryo is the most popular train carrier serving Mijas, followed by Renfe. The train journey from Mijas to Granada takes 1h 18m and costs around £25 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Seville, expect to pay about £33 for a 1h 56m trip.
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 Record Go, among others, in Málaga.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Mijas, including ALSA, iryo and Interbus. From Granada, the bus ride to Mijas takes 153 km and will cost you around £16. From Madrid, the ticket costs about £29 for a journey of 264 km.
Airlines serving Mijas
Where to stay in Mijas
Average rates range from around £70 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £112 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Mijas
Most booked hotels in Mijas
Hiring a car in Mijas
Hiring a car in Mijas costs £14 per day, on average, or £43 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 14% cheaper than airport locations in Mijas.
Expect to pay £1.37 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 £16.35 and £21.80. The most frequently booked car type in Mijas is Mini (Fiat 500 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Nissan Juke or similar) is, on average, 65% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.