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
£54
1 night at 3-star hotel
Mijas in November
Estimated hotel price
£54
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 London and takes around 2h 50m.

Train

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

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 Interbus, ALSA and FlixBus. From Seville, the bus ride to Mijas takes 165 miles and will cost you around £24. From Madrid, the ticket costs about £30 for a journey of 370 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 Ryanair, easyJet and Jet2. The shortest flight to Mijas from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 2h 50m.

Train

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

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 Interbus, ALSA and FlixBus. From Seville, the bus ride to Mijas takes 165 miles and will cost you around £24. From Madrid, the ticket costs about £30 for a journey of 370 miles.

Airports near Mijas

AGPMalaga
GRXGranada Federico Garcia Lorca
SVQSevilla

Airlines serving Mijas

Lufthansa
Good (7,992 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,514 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,972 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,445 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,360 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,942 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,215 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,587 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (915 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,701 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,571 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,728 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,774 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,020 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,189 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,393 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (406 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,250 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,329 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,437 reviews)
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Where to stay in Mijas

Average rates range from around £100 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £152 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Mijas

Most booked hotels in Mijas

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Leonardo Hotel Fuengirola Costa del Sol
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£99+
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Ilunion Miramar
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£62+
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Hotel Zen Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£58+
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Pierre & Vacances Hotel El Puerto
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£64+
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Hotel Ilunion Hacienda De Mijas
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£62+
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Ramada Hotel & Suites by Wyndham Costa del Sol
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£78+
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Hiring a car in Mijas

Hiring a car in Mijas costs £14 per day, on average, or £72 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 18% cheaper than airport locations in Mijas.

Expect to pay £1.33 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 £15.96 and £21.28. The most frequently booked car type in Mijas is Compact (Skoda Fabia or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Seat Ibiza or similar) is, on average, 12% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Mijas costs £14 per day, on average, or £72 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 18% cheaper than airport locations in Mijas.

Expect to pay £1.33 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 £15.96 and £21.28. The most frequently booked car type in Mijas is Compact (Skoda Fabia or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Seat Ibiza or similar) is, on average, 12% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.