Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Mijas travel guide

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You're Going to Love Mijas

With a population of 73.787, Mijas 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 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Mijas has to offer.

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When to visit Mijas

Mijas in January
Estimated hotel price
$70
1 night at 3-star hotel
Mijas in January
Estimated hotel price
$70
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 10h 25m.

Train

iryo is the most popular train carrier serving Mijas, followed by Renfe. The train journey from Mijas to Madrid takes 2h 44m and costs around $32 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Seville, expect to pay about $31 for a 3h 20m 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 Wheego, among others, in Málaga.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Mijas, including Interbus, ALSA and FlixBus. From Granada, the bus ride to Mijas takes 193 km and will cost you around $29. From Seville, the ticket costs about $48 for a journey of 290 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 10h 25m.

Train

iryo is the most popular train carrier serving Mijas, followed by Renfe. The train journey from Mijas to Madrid takes 2h 44m and costs around $32 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Seville, expect to pay about $31 for a 3h 20m 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 Wheego, among others, in Málaga.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Mijas, including Interbus, ALSA and FlixBus. From Granada, the bus ride to Mijas takes 193 km and will cost you around $29. From Seville, the ticket costs about $48 for a journey of 290 km.

Airports near Mijas

AGPMalaga
GRXGranada Federico Garcia Lorca
SVQSevilla

Airlines serving Mijas

KLM
Good (1,430 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,632 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,008 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,583 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,104 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,814 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,092 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,683 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,051 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,440 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,506 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,531 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,332 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (879 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,095 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,606 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,337 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,149 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (282 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,091 reviews)
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Where to stay in Mijas

Average rates range from around $101 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $136 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Mijas

Most booked hotels in Mijas

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Hotel Apartamentos Bajondillo
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 7717 reviews)
$77+
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Ilunion Fuengirola
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 5081 reviews)
$70+
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Trh Mijas
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 4408 reviews)
$71+
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Ilunion Miramar
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 4366 reviews)
$58+
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Ilunion Hacienda de Mijas
4 stars
Excellent (8, 3881 reviews)
$53+
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Hotel El Puerto by Pierre Vacances
3 stars
Good (7.9, 6131 reviews)
$55+
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Renting a car in Mijas

Expect to pay $6.47 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 $77.68 and $103.57. The most frequently booked car type in Mijas is Economy (Nissan Micra or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Skoda Fabia or similar) are, on average, 38% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay $6.47 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 $77.68 and $103.57. The most frequently booked car type in Mijas is Economy (Nissan Micra or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Skoda Fabia or similar) are, on average, 38% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.