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 among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 6 days in order to fully appreciate everything Mijas has to offer.

When to visit Mijas

Mijas in January
Estimated hotel price
$55
1 night at 3-star hotel
Mijas in January
Estimated hotel price
$55
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 center. The shortest flight to Mijas from the United States departs from New York and takes around 7h 40m.

Train

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

Car

Another option to get to Mijas is to pick up a car rental from Málaga, which is about 15 miles from Mijas. You’ll find branches of Delpaso and Centauro, among others, in Málaga.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Mijas, including ALSA, FlixBus and Interbus. From Granada, the bus ride to Mijas takes 105 miles and will cost you around $15. From Seville, the ticket costs about $14 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 center. The shortest flight to Mijas from the United States departs from New York and takes around 7h 40m.

Train

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

Car

Another option to get to Mijas is to pick up a car rental from Málaga, which is about 15 miles from Mijas. You’ll find branches of Delpaso and Centauro, among others, in Málaga.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Mijas, including ALSA, FlixBus and Interbus. From Granada, the bus ride to Mijas takes 105 miles and will cost you around $15. From Seville, the ticket costs about $14 for a journey of 150 miles.

Airports near Mijas

Airlines serving Mijas

Lufthansa
Good (4,695 reviews)
KLM
Good (846 reviews)
SWISS
Good (954 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,585 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,598 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,269 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (491 reviews)
Air France
Good (981 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,599 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,116 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,958 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,437 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,936 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (224 reviews)
Finnair
Good (863 reviews)
LOT
Good (681 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,170 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (820 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,726 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (833 reviews)
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Where to stay in Mijas

Average rates range from around $128 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $233 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Mijas

Most booked hotels in Mijas

Leonardo Hotel Fuengirola Costa del Sol
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 2387 reviews)
$126+
Hotel Apartamentos Bajondillo
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 16636 reviews)
$121+
Benalmadena Palace Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 2661 reviews)
$142+
Holiday World Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, 3184 reviews)
$159+
Trh Mijas
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, 2792 reviews)
$147+
Gran Cervantes by Blue Sea
4 stars
Good (7.7, 4746 reviews)
$107+

Renting a car in Mijas

Renting a car in Mijas costs $33 per day, on average, or $196 if you want to rent if for 6 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 8% more expensive than at Malaga.

Expect to pay $6.78 per gallon in Mijas (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 Mijas is Mini (Fiat 500 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Nissan Micra or similar) are, on average, 72% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Mijas costs $33 per day, on average, or $196 if you want to rent if for 6 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 8% more expensive than at Malaga.

Expect to pay $6.78 per gallon in Mijas (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 Mijas is Mini (Fiat 500 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Nissan Micra or similar) are, on average, 72% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.