Mijas travel guide

Mijas Tourism | Mijas Guide

You're Going to Love Mijas

With a population of 73,787, Mijas is a must-see destination in Andalusia, Spain. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 9 days in order to fully appreciate everything Mijas has to offer.

When to visit Mijas

Mijas in January
Estimated hotel price
$55
1 night at 3-star hotel
Mijas in January
Estimated hotel price
$55
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Mijas

Plane

When flying to Mijas, you’ll arrive at Malaga Costa del Sol Airport (AGP), which is located 15 km from the city center. The shortest flight to Mijas from the United States departs from New York and takes around 7h 40m.

Train

iryo is the most popular train carrier serving Mijas, followed by Renfe. The train journey from Mijas to Granada takes 1h 24m and costs around $26 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Madrid, expect to pay about $23 for a 2h 42m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Mijas is to pick up a car rental from Málaga, which is about 24 km from Mijas. You’ll find branches of Delpaso and Record Go, among others, in Málaga.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Mijas, including ALSA, FlixBus and Interbus. From Granada, the bus ride to Mijas takes 145 km and will cost you around $23. From Seville, the ticket costs about $31 for a journey of 241 km.

Plane

When flying to Mijas, you’ll arrive at Malaga Costa del Sol Airport (AGP), which is located 15 km from the city center. The shortest flight to Mijas from the United States departs from New York and takes around 7h 40m.

Train

iryo is the most popular train carrier serving Mijas, followed by Renfe. The train journey from Mijas to Granada takes 1h 24m and costs around $26 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Madrid, expect to pay about $23 for a 2h 42m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Mijas is to pick up a car rental from Málaga, which is about 24 km from Mijas. You’ll find branches of Delpaso and Record Go, among others, in Málaga.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Mijas, including ALSA, FlixBus and Interbus. From Granada, the bus ride to Mijas takes 145 km and will cost you around $23. From Seville, the ticket costs about $31 for a journey of 241 km.

Airports near Mijas

Airlines serving Mijas

Lufthansa
Good (4,507 reviews)
KLM
Good (830 reviews)
SWISS
Good (912 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,299 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,585 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,260 reviews)
Air France
Good (964 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,533 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (481 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,099 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,868 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,477 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,520 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (216 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (811 reviews)
Finnair
Good (883 reviews)
LOT
Good (679 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,113 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (819 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (694 reviews)
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Where to stay in Mijas

Average rates range from around $113 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $181 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Mijas

Most booked hotels in Mijas

Hotel Apartamentos Bajondillo
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 16522 reviews)
$107+
Leonardo Hotel Fuengirola Costa del Sol
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 2167 reviews)
$114+
Benalmádena Palace - Hotel Spa & Apartments
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 2597 reviews)
$98+
Trh Mijas
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, 2712 reviews)
$82+
Hotel Best Benalmádena
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, 2398 reviews)
$84+
Gran Cervantes by Blue Sea
4 stars
Good (7.7, 4455 reviews)
$60+

Renting a car in Mijas

Renting a car in Mijas costs $9 per day, on average, or $84 if you want to rent if for 9 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 212% cheaper than airport locations in Mijas.

Expect to pay $6.66 per gallon in Mijas (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 Mijas is Mini (Fiat 500 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Nissan Micra or similar) are, on average, 73% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Mijas costs $9 per day, on average, or $84 if you want to rent if for 9 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 212% cheaper than airport locations in Mijas.

Expect to pay $6.66 per gallon in Mijas (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 Mijas is Mini (Fiat 500 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Nissan Micra or similar) are, on average, 73% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.