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 5 days in order to fully appreciate everything Mijas has to offer.

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When to visit Mijas

Mijas in January
Estimated hotel price
€106
1 night at 3-star hotel
Mijas in January
Estimated hotel price
€106
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 15 km 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 Dublin and takes around 3h.

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.

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 Ireland to Mijas include Ryanair, Aer Lingus and American Airlines. The shortest flight to Mijas from Ireland departs from Dublin and takes around 3h.

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.

Airports near Mijas

AGPMalaga
GRXGranada Federico Garcia Lorca
SVQSevilla

Airlines serving Mijas

Lufthansa
Good (8,052 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,527 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,044 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,400 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,409 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,969 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,232 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,602 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,804 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (929 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,726 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,583 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,815 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,161 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,198 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,406 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (411 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,452 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,371 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,274 reviews)
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Where to stay in Mijas

Average rates range from around €136 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to €187 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Mijas

Most booked hotels in Mijas

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Ona Las Rampas
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
€62+
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Hotel Zen Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
€77+
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Pierre & Vacances Hotel El Puerto
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
€92+
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Leonardo Hotel Torremolinos Costa Del Sol
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
€111+
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Medplaya Hotel Bali
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
€109+
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Hiring a car in Mijas

Hiring a car in Mijas costs €19 per day, on average, or €94 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 11% cheaper than airport locations in Mijas.

Expect to pay €1.58 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 €18.92 and €25.22. The most frequently booked car type in Mijas is Economy (Fiat Panda or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Volkswagen Polo or similar) is, on average, 41% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Mijas costs €19 per day, on average, or €94 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 11% cheaper than airport locations in Mijas.

Expect to pay €1.58 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 €18.92 and €25.22. The most frequently booked car type in Mijas is Economy (Fiat Panda or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Volkswagen Polo or similar) is, on average, 41% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.