Fuengirola travel guide
Fuengirola Tourism | Fuengirola Guide
You're Going to Love Fuengirola
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.
When to visit Fuengirola
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″.
How to Get to Fuengirola
Plane
When flying to Fuengirola, you’ll arrive at Malaga Costa del Sol Airport (AGP), which is located 12 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Fuengirola from the United States departs from New York and takes around 11h 20m.
Train
Renfe is the most popular train carrier serving Fuengirola, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Fuengirola to Madrid takes 3h 00m and costs around $28 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Seville, expect to pay about $28 for a 3h 25m trip. The train station in Fuengirola is called Fuengirola, and is located 0.1 miles from the city center.
Car
Another option to get to Fuengirola is to pick up a car rental from Málaga, which is about 17 miles from Fuengirola. You’ll find branches of Delpaso and Record Go, among others, in Málaga.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Fuengirola, including ALSA, FlixBus and Interbus. From Granada, the bus ride to Fuengirola takes 105 miles and will cost you around $42. From Seville, the ticket costs about $29 for a journey of 150 miles.
Airlines serving Fuengirola
Where to stay in Fuengirola
Average rates range from around $122 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $146 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Fuengirola
Most booked hotels in Fuengirola
Renting a car in Fuengirola
Renting a car in Fuengirola costs $24 per day, on average, or $144 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 20% cheaper than airport locations in Fuengirola.
Expect to pay $6.66 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 $79.95 and $106.60. The most frequently booked car type in Fuengirola is Standard (Class Convertible or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Mini Hatch or similar) are, on average, 86% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.