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 6 days in order to fully appreciate everything Mijas has to offer.
When flying to Mijas, you’ll arrive at Malaga Costa del Sol Airport (AGP), which is located 15 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Mijas from Ireland departs from Dublin and takes around 2h 55m.
Renfe is the most popular train carrier serving Mijas, followed by iryo. The train journey from Mijas 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 Mijas is to pick up a car hire from Málaga, which is about 24 km from Mijas. You’ll find branches of Delpaso and Goldcar Rental SP, among others, in Málaga.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Mijas, including ALSA, Interbus and iryo. From Seville, the bus ride to Mijas 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 €94 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to €134 and up for a 5-star experience.
Expect to pay €1.51 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 €18.05 and €24.07. Intermediate (Volkswagen T-Cross or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Mijas, while also 81% cheaper than other types, on average.