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 May
Estimated hotel price
€56
1 night at 3-star hotel
Mijas in May
Estimated hotel price
€56
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 Knock and takes around 3h.

Train

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

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 Goldcar Rental SP and Delpaso, among others, in Málaga.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Mijas, including ALSA, Interbus and FlixBus. From Granada, the bus ride to Mijas takes 95 miles and will cost you around €28. From Córdoba, the ticket costs about €13 for a journey of 150 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 Knock and takes around 3h.

Train

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

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 Goldcar Rental SP and Delpaso, among others, in Málaga.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Mijas, including ALSA, Interbus and FlixBus. From Granada, the bus ride to Mijas takes 95 miles and will cost you around €28. From Córdoba, the ticket costs about €13 for a journey of 150 miles.

Airports near Mijas

AGPMalaga
GRXGranada Federico Garcia Lorca
SVQSevilla

Airlines serving Mijas

KLM
Good (1,435 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,710 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,666 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,037 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,156 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,845 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,081 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,145 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,708 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,518 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,464 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (890 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,610 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,642 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,367 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,126 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,168 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,347 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (380 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,114 reviews)
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Where to stay in Mijas

Average rates range from around €86 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to €113 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Mijas

Most booked hotels in Mijas

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Leonardo Hotel Fuengirola Costa del Sol
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
€62+
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Hotel Riu Costa Del Sol
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
€129+
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Trh Mijas
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
€63+
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Ilunion Miramar
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
€52+
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Hotel El Puerto by Pierre Vacances
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
€47+
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Bluesea Gran Cervantes
4 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
€48+
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Hiring a car in Mijas

Expect to pay €1.45 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 €17.32 and €23.10. Compact (Skoda Fabia or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Mijas, while also 34% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay €1.45 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 €17.32 and €23.10. Compact (Skoda Fabia or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Mijas, while also 34% cheaper than other types, on average.