Almería travel guide
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You're Going to Love Almería
With a population of 188.810, Almería 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 Almería has to offer.
When to visit Almería
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Almería in July, when the average temperature is 78.8 °F, and the highest can go up to 86 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 46.4 °F, with an average temperature of 55.4 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in October, when precipitation is around 1.1″. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Almería, with an average rainfall of 0″.
How to Get to Almería
Plane
When flying to Almería, you’ll arrive at Almeria Airport (LEI), which is located 8 km from the city center. The shortest flight to Almería from the United States departs from New York and takes around 12h 55m.
Train
Renfe is the only carrier operating train routes to Almería. The train journey from Almería to Madrid takes 6h 26m and costs around $78 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Barcelona, expect to pay about $117 for a 11h 25m trip. The train station in Almería is called Almería, and is located 0.5 km from the city center.
Car
Another option to get to Almería is to pick up a car rental from Málaga, which is about 175 km from Almería. You’ll find branches of Delpaso and NIZACARS , among others, in Málaga.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Almería, including ALSA, Bus and FlixBus. From Granada, the bus ride to Almería takes 193 km and will cost you around $32. From Málaga, the ticket costs about $42 for a journey of 266 km. The most popular bus station is Almería, located 0.5 km from downtown Almería. Almería Murcia is also a commonly used station, and is 0.6 km from the city center.
Airlines serving Almería
Where to stay in Almería
Average rates range from around $66 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $103 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Albergue Inturjoven Almería - Hostel and Sol Almería.
Where to stay in popular areas of Almería
Most booked hotels in Almería
Renting a car in Almería
Renting a car in Almería costs $32 per day, on average, or $127 if you want to rent if for 4 days.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 7% more expensive than at Almeria.
Expect to pay $6.81 per gallon in Almería (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $81.76 and $109.02. Mini (Smart Forfour or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Almería, while also 71% cheaper than other types, on average.