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.
Where to Eat in Benalmádena
If you’re looking for affordable options, Pil Pil (Av. de la Constitución, 35) and Amigos Torrequebrada (Av. del Sol, 18, Local 6) are great picks.
When to visit Benalmádena
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 Boston and takes around 11h 50m.
Train
iryo is the most popular train carrier serving Benalmádena, followed by Renfe. The train journey from Benalmádena to Granada takes 1h 24m and costs around $25 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Seville, expect to pay about $36 for a 2h 13m 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 NIZACARS , among others, in Málaga.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Benalmádena, including ALSA, Renfe and FlixBus. From Granada, the bus ride to Benalmádena takes 153 km and will cost you around $47. From Seville, the ticket costs about $43 for a journey of 241 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.
Airlines serving Benalmádena
Where to stay in Benalmádena
Average rates range from around $110 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $132 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Benalmádena
Most booked hotels in Benalmádena
Renting a car in Benalmádena
Renting a car in Benalmádena costs $21 per day, on average, or $123 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 43% cheaper than airport locations in Benalmádena.
Expect to pay $6.81 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 $81.76 and $109.02. The most frequently booked car type in Benalmádena is Intermediate (Volkswagen T-Cross or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Citroen C1 or similar) are, on average, 86% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.