Benahavis travel guide

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You're Going to Love Benahavis

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.

When to visit Benahavis

Benahavis in March
Estimated hotel price
€297
1 night at 3-star hotel
Benahavis in March
Estimated hotel price
€297
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Benahavis

Plane

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.

Train

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.

Car

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.

Bus

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.

Plane

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.

Train

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.

Car

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.

Bus

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.

Airports near Benahavis

Airlines serving Benahavis

Lufthansa
Good (7,165 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,351 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,841 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (8,826 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,639 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,892 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,530 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,668 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,878 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
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United Airlines
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Air France
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Air Canada
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Finnair
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Brussels Airlines
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Etihad Airways
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Scandinavian Airlines
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TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,888 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (888 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (833 reviews)
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Where to stay in Benahavis

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.

Where to stay in popular areas of Benahavis

Hiring a car in Benahavis

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.

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.