With a population of 71 482, Fuengirola 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 Fuengirola has to offer.
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Fuengirola in July, when the average temperature is 75.2 °F, and the highest can go up to 84.2 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 42.8 °F, with an average temperature of 51.8 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in November, when precipitation is around 4.5″. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Fuengirola, with an average rainfall of 0.1″.
When flying to Fuengirola, you’ll arrive at Malaga Costa del Sol Airport (AGP), which is located 19 km from the city center. The shortest flight to Fuengirola from the United States departs from Boston and takes around 10h 40m.
iryo is the most popular train carrier serving Fuengirola, followed by Renfe. The train journey from Fuengirola to Madrid takes 2h 42m and costs around $28 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Seville, expect to pay about $39 for a 2h 53m trip. The train station in Fuengirola is called Fuengirola, and is located 0.2 km from the city center.
Another option to get to Fuengirola is to pick up a car rental from Málaga, which is about 27 km from Fuengirola. You’ll find branches of Delpaso and NIZACARS , among others, in Málaga.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Fuengirola, including ALSA, iryo and Interbus. From Granada, the bus ride to Fuengirola takes 153 km and will cost you around $47. From Seville, the ticket costs about $42 for a journey of 241 km.
Average rates range from around $97 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $134 and up for a 5-star experience.
Renting a car in Fuengirola costs $22 per day, on average, or $135 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 30% cheaper than airport locations in Fuengirola.
Expect to pay $6.74 per gallon in Fuengirola (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $80.86 and $107.81. The most frequently booked car type in Fuengirola is Economy (Citroen C3 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Mini Hatch or similar) are, on average, 85% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.