Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Mijas travel guide

Mijas Tourism | Mijas Guide

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
€105
1 night at 3-star hotel
Mijas in January
Estimated hotel price
€105
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.

Train

iryo is the most popular train carrier serving Mijas, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Mijas to Córdoba takes 0h 59m and costs around €10 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Madrid, expect to pay about €19 for a 2h 44m trip.

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.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Mijas, including Interbus, ALSA and Transportes Generales Comes. From Granada, the bus ride to Mijas takes 169 km and will cost you around €23. From Jerez de la Frontera, the ticket costs about €27 for a journey of 233 km.

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.

Train

iryo is the most popular train carrier serving Mijas, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Mijas to Córdoba takes 0h 59m and costs around €10 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Madrid, expect to pay about €19 for a 2h 44m trip.

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.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Mijas, including Interbus, ALSA and Transportes Generales Comes. From Granada, the bus ride to Mijas takes 169 km and will cost you around €23. From Jerez de la Frontera, the ticket costs about €27 for a journey of 233 km.

Airports near Mijas

AGPMalaga
GRXGranada Federico Garcia Lorca
SVQSevilla

Airlines serving Mijas

KLM
Good (1,493 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,905 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,869 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,306 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,400 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,916 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,176 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,564 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (905 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,561 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,748 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,559 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,727 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,915 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,188 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,381 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (399 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,196 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,428 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,268 reviews)
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Where to stay in Mijas

Average rates range from around €109 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to €148 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Mijas

Most booked hotels in Mijas

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Ilunion Miramar
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
€68+
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tent Torremolinos
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
€70+
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Hotel Zen Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
€56+
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Hotel El Puerto by Pierre Vacances
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
€58+
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Ibersol Torremolinos Beach
4 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
€67+
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Hiring a car in Mijas

Hiring a car in Mijas costs €18 per day, on average, or €90 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 12% cheaper than airport locations in Mijas.

Expect to pay €1.54 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 €18.39 and €24.52. 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, 40% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Mijas costs €18 per day, on average, or €90 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 12% cheaper than airport locations in Mijas.

Expect to pay €1.54 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 €18.39 and €24.52. 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, 40% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.