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 7 days in order to fully appreciate everything Fuengirola has to offer.
Where to Eat in Fuengirola
If you’re looking for affordable options, Hierro Casa de Fuegos Fuengirola (C. Larga, 8) and Madre Mía (C. Torrealta, 1) are great picks.
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 19 km from the city center. The shortest flight to Fuengirola from the United States departs from Orlando and takes around 10h 30m.
Car
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 Record go, among others, in Málaga.
Airlines serving Fuengirola
Where to stay in Fuengirola
From 5-star hotels such as the Higueron Hotel Malaga, Curio Collection by Hilton to great affordable options like the Ona Las Rampas, Fuengirola offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $121 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $225 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Fuengirola, with prices from $46 to $393 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Fuengirola are about 6% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.
Where to stay in popular areas of Fuengirola
Most booked hotels in Fuengirola
Renting a car in Fuengirola
Renting a car in Fuengirola costs $21 per day, on average, or $149 if you want to rent if for 7 days.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 35% cheaper than airport locations in Fuengirola.
Expect to pay $7.15 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 $85.85 and $114.47. The most frequently booked car type in Fuengirola is Economy (Toyota Yaris or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Toyota C-HR or similar) are, on average, 55% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.