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 November
Estimated hotel price
€114
1 night at 3-star hotel
Mijas in November
Estimated hotel price
€114
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 Cork and takes around 2h 45m.

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 Cork and takes around 2h 45m.

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 (8,174 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,555 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,155 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,480 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,035 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,500 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,262 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,640 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (949 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,739 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,103 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,649 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,940 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,214 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,460 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,502 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (430 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,428 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,445 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,360 reviews)
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Where to stay in Mijas

Average rates range from around €113 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to €217 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 Apartamentos Bajondillo
0 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
€103+
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THB San Fermín
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
€99+
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Trh Mijas
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
€112+
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Hotel Zen Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
€53+
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tent Torremolinos
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
€87+
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Pierre & Vacances Hotel El Puerto
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
€85+
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Hiring a car in Mijas

Hiring a car in Mijas costs €22 per day, on average, or €112 if you want to hire it for 5 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 13% more expensive than at Malaga.

Expect to pay €1.64 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 €19.64 and €26.18. 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 (Class Economy Car or similar) is, on average, 54% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Mijas costs €22 per day, on average, or €112 if you want to hire it for 5 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 13% more expensive than at Malaga.

Expect to pay €1.64 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 €19.64 and €26.18. 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 (Class Economy Car or similar) is, on average, 54% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.