With a population of 5,154, Mojacar is a must-see destination in Andalusia, Spain. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Mojacar deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Although Mojacar doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Almeria Airport (LEI), which is located 57 km from Mojacar. The shortest flight to Mojacar from the United States departs from New York and takes around 10h 15m.
Renfe is the only carrier operating train routes to Mojacar.
Another option to get to Mojacar is to pick up a car rental from Málaga, which is about 233 km from Mojacar. You’ll find branches of Delpaso and Centauro, among others, in Málaga.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Mojacar, including ALSA, Bus and Union Ivkoni. From Málaga, the bus ride to Mojacar takes 266 km and will cost you around $35. From Alicante, the ticket costs about $55 for a journey of 435 km. The most popular bus station is Mojacar Sopalmo, located 10 km from downtown Mojacar. Mojacar Macenas is also a commonly used station, and is 6 km from the city center.
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hotel Rancho del Mar and Hotel Virgen del Mar.
Renting a car in Mojacar costs $28 per day, on average, or $57 if you want to rent if for 2 days.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 52% cheaper than airport locations in Mojacar.
Expect to pay $6.78 per gallon in Mojacar (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 Mojacar is Mini (Toyota Aygo or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Peugeot 208 or similar) are, on average, 34% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.