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 7 days in order to fully appreciate everything Benalmádena has to offer.
Where to Eat in Benalmádena
If you’re looking for affordable options, Amigos Torrequebrada (Av. del Sol, 18, Local 6) and LA TASCA Puerto Marina (Av. del Puerto Deportivo) 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 5 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Benalmádena from the United States departs from New York and takes around 9h 55m.
Train
iryo is the most popular train carrier serving Benalmádena, followed by Renfe. The train journey from Benalmádena to Madrid takes 2h 42m and costs around $38 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Barcelona, expect to pay about $28 for a 5h 52m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Benalmádena is to pick up a car rental from Málaga, which is about 10 miles from Benalmádena. You’ll find branches of Delpaso and Solo Rent a Car, among others, in Málaga.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Benalmádena, including ALSA, Socibus and Interbus. From Granada, the bus ride to Benalmádena takes 105 miles and will cost you around $31. From Madrid, the ticket costs about $55 for a journey of 167 miles. The most popular bus station is Benalmádena Torrequebrada, located 2 miles from downtown Benalmádena. Benalmádena Puerto Marina is also a commonly used station, and is 0.2 miles from the city center.
Airlines serving Benalmádena
Where to stay in Benalmádena
Average rates range from around $99 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $114 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 $32 per day, on average, or $224 if you want to rent if for 7 days.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 2% more expensive than at Malaga.
Expect to pay $6.13 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 $73.59 and $98.12. Economy (Class Economy Car or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Benalmádena, while also 53% cheaper than other types, on average.