Introduction
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 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Mijas has to offer.

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When to visit Mijas

Mijas in December
Estimated hotel price
€44
1 night at 3-star hotel
Mijas in December
Estimated hotel price
€44
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 Ireland to Mijas include Ryanair, Aer Lingus and American Airlines. The shortest flight to Mijas from Ireland departs from Cork and takes around 2h 45m.

Train

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

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 Wheego, among others, in Málaga.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Mijas using Interbus or ALSA. From Granada, the bus ride to Mijas takes 105 miles and will cost you around €28. From Seville, the ticket costs about €14 for a journey of 165 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 Ireland to Mijas include Ryanair, Aer Lingus and American Airlines. The shortest flight to Mijas from Ireland departs from Cork and takes around 2h 45m.

Train

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

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 Wheego, among others, in Málaga.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Mijas using Interbus or ALSA. From Granada, the bus ride to Mijas takes 105 miles and will cost you around €28. From Seville, the ticket costs about €14 for a journey of 165 miles.

Airports near Mijas

AGPMalaga
GRXGranada Federico Garcia Lorca
SVQSevilla

Airlines serving Mijas

KLM
Good (1,432 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,626 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,009 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,571 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,090 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,810 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,096 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,049 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,679 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,435 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,504 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,519 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (879 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,331 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,606 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,095 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,335 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,146 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,089 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (375 reviews)
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Where to stay in Mijas

Average rates range from around €83 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to €107 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Mijas

Most booked hotels in Mijas

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Hotel Riu Costa Del Sol
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
€128+
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Trh Mijas
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
€61+
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Bluesea Gran Cervantes
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
€46+
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Hotel El Puerto by Pierre Vacances
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
€47+
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Ibersol Torremolinos Beach
4 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
€94+
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Hiring a car in Mijas

Expect to pay €1.46 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 €17.51 and €23.35. Economy (Citroen C3 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Mijas, while also 26% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay €1.46 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 €17.51 and €23.35. Economy (Citroen C3 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Mijas, while also 26% cheaper than other types, on average.