Antigua travel guide

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You're Going to Love Antigua

With a population of 10,371, Antigua is a must-see destination in Canary Islands, Spain. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Antigua has to offer.

When to visit Antigua

Antigua in February
Estimated hotel price
$35
1 night at 3-star hotel
Antigua in February
Estimated hotel price
$35
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Antigua

Plane

When flying to Antigua, you’ll arrive at Fuerteventura Airport (FUE), which is located 9 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Antigua from the United States departs from New York and takes around 12h 35m.

Car

Another option to get to Antigua is to pick up a car rental from Granadilla, which is about 157 miles from Antigua. You’ll find branches of Top Car Canary and Record Go, among others, in Granadilla.

Plane

When flying to Antigua, you’ll arrive at Fuerteventura Airport (FUE), which is located 9 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Antigua from the United States departs from New York and takes around 12h 35m.

Car

Another option to get to Antigua is to pick up a car rental from Granadilla, which is about 157 miles from Antigua. You’ll find branches of Top Car Canary and Record Go, among others, in Granadilla.

Airports near Antigua

Airlines serving Antigua

Lufthansa
Good (4,679 reviews)
SWISS
Good (948 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,616 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (488 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,601 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,436 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (227 reviews)
Finnair
Good (856 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,753 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (528 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (754 reviews)
Eurowings
Good (192 reviews)
Air Europa
Good (334 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (958 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,433 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (3,396 reviews)
Transavia France
Good (239 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (5,773 reviews)
Vueling
Good (799 reviews)
Luxair
Excellent (40 reviews)
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Where to stay in Antigua

Average rates range from around $107 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $170 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Antigua

Most booked hotels in Antigua

Sheraton Fuerteventura Beach, Golf & Spa Resort
5 stars
Excellent (8.5, 683 reviews)
$210+
El Mirador de Fuerteventura
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 2286 reviews)
$93+
Eurostars Las Salinas
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 2353 reviews)
$129+
Barceló Fuerteventura Mar
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 1828 reviews)
$119+
Broncemar Beach Suites
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1939 reviews)
$88+
Barceló Fuerteventura Castillo
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, 1022 reviews)
$101+

Renting a car in Antigua

Expect to pay $6.70 per gallon in Antigua (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $80.40 and $107.20. The most frequently booked car type in Antigua is Economy (Class Economy Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Toyota Aygo or similar) are, on average, 26% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay $6.70 per gallon in Antigua (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $80.40 and $107.20. The most frequently booked car type in Antigua is Economy (Class Economy Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Toyota Aygo or similar) are, on average, 26% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.