Málaga travel guide
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You're Going to Love Málaga
With a population of 568 305, Málaga 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 Málaga has to offer.
Where to Eat in Málaga
If you’re looking for affordable options, Bresca Málaga (C/ Trinidad Grund, 28) and Ispaña Restaurante (Plaza de la Merced 16) are great picks.
When to visit Málaga
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Málaga in July, when the average temperature is 77 °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 44.6 °F, with an average temperature of 53.6 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in November, when precipitation is around 3.7″. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Málaga, with an average rainfall of 0.1″.
How to Get to Málaga
Plane
When flying to Málaga, you’ll arrive at Malaga Costa del Sol Airport (AGP), which is located 5 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Málaga from the United States departs from New York and takes around 11h 10m.
Train
iryo is the most popular train carrier serving Málaga, followed by Renfe. The train journey from Málaga to Madrid takes 2h 42m and costs around $24 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Seville, expect to pay about $28 for a 3h 20m trip. The train station in Málaga is called Málaga María Zambrano, and is located 0.9 miles from the city center.
Car
Another option to get to Málaga is to pick up a car rental from Seville, which is about 98 miles from Málaga. You’ll find branches of Ok Mobility and Record Go, among others, in Seville.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Málaga, including ALSA, Interbus and FlixBus. From Granada, the bus ride to Málaga takes 95 miles and will cost you around $16. From Seville, the ticket costs about $14 for a journey of 150 miles. The most popular bus station is Málaga Estación de Autobuses, located 0.9 miles from downtown Málaga. Málaga Plaza del Obispo is also a commonly used station, and is 0.0 miles from the city center.
Airlines serving Málaga
Where to stay in Málaga
Average rates range from around $116 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $171 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hotel Boutique Teatro Romano and California. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Málaga, with prices from $9 to $612 per night. Centro is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Málaga are about 12% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.
Centro - In Málaga’s most popular neighborhood to stay, recommended hotels include Casual del Mar Málaga, Hotel Palacete de Alamos and Room Mate Valeria.
Carretera de Cádiz - Hotel Solymar, Eurostars Málaga and Hilton Garden Inn Malaga have some of the best reviews among hotels in this area. A 3-star room in Carretera de Cádiz will cost you about $81 per night.
Where to stay in popular areas of Málaga
Most booked hotels in Málaga
Renting a car in Málaga
Renting a car in Málaga costs $30 per day, on average, or $121 if you want to rent if for 4 days. Budget, Sixt and Record Go are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Málaga is the Delpaso branch at Malaga Airport, which is 5 miles from the city center.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 3% more expensive than at Malaga.
Expect to pay $6.70 per gallon in Málaga (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 Málaga is Intermediate (Volkswagen T-Cross or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Fiat 500L or similar) are, on average, 78% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.