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

Benalmádena travel guide

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You're Going to Love Benalmádena

With a population of 58,854, Benalmádena 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 Benalmádena has to offer.

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Where to Eat in Benalmádena

If you’re looking for affordable options, La Pala d'Oro (Pje. Alcalde Valderrama, 6) and AMICI (Av. del Sol, 18, Local 4) are great picks.

When to visit Benalmádena

Benalmádena in December
Estimated hotel price
$62
1 night at 3-star hotel
Benalmádena in December
Estimated hotel price
$62
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Benalmádena

Plane

When flying to Benalmádena, you’ll arrive at Malaga Costa del Sol Airport (AGP), which is located 8 km from the city center. The shortest flight to Benalmádena from the United States departs from New York and takes around 7h 40m.

Train

iryo is the most popular train carrier serving Benalmádena, followed by Renfe. The train journey from Benalmádena to Madrid takes 2h 44m and costs around $32 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Seville, expect to pay about $31 for a 3h 20m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Benalmádena is to pick up a car rental from Málaga, which is about 16 km from Benalmádena. You’ll find branches of Delpaso and Wheego, among others, in Málaga.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Benalmádena using Interbus or ALSA. From Granada, the bus ride to Benalmádena takes 169 km and will cost you around $18. From Seville, the ticket costs about $16 for a journey of 266 km. The most popular bus station is Benalmádena Torrequebrada, located 4 km from downtown Benalmádena. Benalmádena Puerto Marina is also a commonly used station, and is 0.3 km from the city center.

Plane

When flying to Benalmádena, you’ll arrive at Malaga Costa del Sol Airport (AGP), which is located 8 km from the city center. The shortest flight to Benalmádena from the United States departs from New York and takes around 7h 40m.

Train

iryo is the most popular train carrier serving Benalmádena, followed by Renfe. The train journey from Benalmádena to Madrid takes 2h 44m and costs around $32 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Seville, expect to pay about $31 for a 3h 20m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Benalmádena is to pick up a car rental from Málaga, which is about 16 km from Benalmádena. You’ll find branches of Delpaso and Wheego, among others, in Málaga.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Benalmádena using Interbus or ALSA. From Granada, the bus ride to Benalmádena takes 169 km and will cost you around $18. From Seville, the ticket costs about $16 for a journey of 266 km. The most popular bus station is Benalmádena Torrequebrada, located 4 km from downtown Benalmádena. Benalmádena Puerto Marina is also a commonly used station, and is 0.3 km from the city center.

Airports near Benalmádena

AGPMalaga
GRXGranada Federico Garcia Lorca
SVQSevilla

Airlines serving Benalmádena

KLM
Good (1,434 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,626 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,006 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,574 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,092 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,812 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,094 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,050 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,679 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,438 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,504 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,520 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (879 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,331 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,606 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,095 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,336 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,146 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,088 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (375 reviews)
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Where to stay in Benalmádena

Average rates range from around $75 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $123 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Benalmádena

Most booked hotels in Benalmádena

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Spirit Hotel Benalmadena Beach
4 stars
Excellent (9, 3734 reviews)
$86+
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Royal Oasis Club at Pueblo Quinta
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 2036 reviews)
$70+
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Hotel Best Triton
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 3330 reviews)
$86+
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Hotel Benalma Costa del Sol
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 2699 reviews)
$97+
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Hotel Plaza Del Castillo
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 6300 reviews)
$85+
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Moon Dreams Calabahia
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 3359 reviews)
$56+
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Renting a car in Benalmádena

Renting a car in Benalmádena costs $21 per day, on average, or $125 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 4% cheaper than airport locations in Benalmádena.

Expect to pay $6.47 per gallon in Benalmádena (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 Benalmádena is Full-size (BMW 3 Series Touring or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Fiat 500C or similar) are, on average, 62% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Benalmádena costs $21 per day, on average, or $125 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 4% cheaper than airport locations in Benalmádena.

Expect to pay $6.47 per gallon in Benalmádena (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 Benalmádena is Full-size (BMW 3 Series Touring or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Fiat 500C or similar) are, on average, 62% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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