With a population of 71,482, Fuengirola 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 Fuengirola has to offer.
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Fuengirola in July, when the average temperature is 75.2 °F, and the highest can go up to 84.2 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 42.8 °F, with an average temperature of 51.8 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in November, when precipitation is around 4.5″. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Fuengirola, with an average rainfall of 0.1″.
When flying to Fuengirola, you’ll arrive at Malaga Costa del Sol Airport (AGP), which is located 12 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Fuengirola from the United States departs from New York and takes around 7h 40m.
Renfe is the most popular train carrier serving Fuengirola, followed by AccesRail. The train station in Fuengirola is called Fuengirola, and is located 0.1 miles from the city center.
Another option to get to Fuengirola is to pick up a car rental from Málaga, which is about 17 miles from Fuengirola. You’ll find branches of Delpaso and Centauro, among others, in Málaga.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Fuengirola, including ALSA, FlixBus and Interbus. From Granada, the bus ride to Fuengirola takes 105 miles and will cost you around $15. From Seville, the ticket costs about $14 for a journey of 150 miles.
Average rates range from around $100 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $138 and up for a 5-star experience.
Renting a car in Fuengirola costs $28 per day, on average, or $171 if you want to rent if for 6 days.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 6% cheaper than airport locations in Fuengirola.
Expect to pay $6.78 per gallon in Fuengirola (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $81.31 and $108.41. The most frequently booked car type in Fuengirola is Standard (Class Convertible or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Mini Hatch or similar) are, on average, 87% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.