Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

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 5 days in order to fully appreciate everything Antigua has to offer.

When to visit Antigua

Antigua in October
Estimated hotel price
$129
1 night at 3-star hotel
Antigua in October
Estimated hotel price
$129
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 15 km from the city center. The shortest flight to Antigua from the United States departs from Boston and takes around 18h 35m.

Car

Another option to get to Antigua is to pick up a car rental from Granadilla, which is about 253 km from Antigua. You’ll find branches of CLICK RENT and Record Go, among others, in Granadilla.

Plane

When flying to Antigua, you’ll arrive at Fuerteventura Airport (FUE), which is located 15 km from the city center. The shortest flight to Antigua from the United States departs from Boston and takes around 18h 35m.

Car

Another option to get to Antigua is to pick up a car rental from Granadilla, which is about 253 km from Antigua. You’ll find branches of CLICK RENT and Record Go, among others, in Granadilla.

Airports near Antigua

Airlines serving Antigua

Lufthansa
Good (7,634 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,585 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,815 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,686 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,050 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,440 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (879 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,095 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,606 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,338 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,476 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (375 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,892 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,222 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,395 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (637 reviews)
Air Europa
Good (572 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,851 reviews)
Transavia France
Good (378 reviews)
Eurowings
Good (282 reviews)
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Where to stay in Antigua

Average rates range from around $97 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $270 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, 1317 reviews)
$234+
Barceló Fuerteventura Mar
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1688 reviews)
$182+
Elba Sara Beach & Golf Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1339 reviews)
$182+
Barceló Fuerteventura Royal Level
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 867 reviews)
$232+
El Mirador de Fuerteventura
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 2806 reviews)
$123+
Eurostars Las Salinas
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 2747 reviews)
$133+

Renting a car in Antigua

Expect to pay $6.47 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 $77.68 and $103.57. The most frequently booked car type in Antigua is Intermediate (Kia Sportage or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Class Economy Car or similar) are, on average, 46% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay $6.47 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 $77.68 and $103.57. The most frequently booked car type in Antigua is Intermediate (Kia Sportage or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Class Economy Car or similar) are, on average, 46% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.