With a population of 2,275, Benahavis is a must-see destination in Andalusia, Spain. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 8 days in order to fully appreciate everything Benahavis has to offer.
Although Benahavis doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Malaga Costa del Sol Airport (AGP), which is located 52 km from Benahavis. The shortest flight to Benahavis from Ireland departs from Dublin and takes around 2h 55m.
Renfe is the most popular train carrier serving Benahavis, followed by iryo. The train journey from Benahavis to Madrid takes 2h 42m and costs around €26 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Barcelona, expect to pay about €26 for a 5h 52m trip.
Another option to get to Benahavis is to pick up a car hire from Málaga, which is about 60 km from Benahavis. You’ll find branches of Delpaso and Goldcar Rental SP, among others, in Málaga.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Benahavis, including ALSA, Interbus and iryo. From Seville, the bus ride to Benahavis takes 266 km and will cost you around €24. From Madrid, the ticket costs about €51 for a journey of 269 km.
Average rates range from around €167 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to €178 and up for a 5-star experience.
Expect to pay €1.51 per litre in Benahavis (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between €18.05 and €24.07.