Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Fuengirola travel guide

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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.

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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

Fuengirola in January
Estimated hotel price
AED 455
1 night at 3-star hotel
Fuengirola in January
Estimated hotel price
AED 455
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Fuengirola in July, when the average temperature is 24 °C, and the highest can go up to 29 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 6 °C, with an average temperature of 11 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in November, when precipitation is around 115 mm. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Fuengirola, with an average rainfall of 2 mm.

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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 centre. The shortest flight to Fuengirola from the United Arab Emirates departs from Dubai and takes around 16h 35m.

Car

Another option to get to Fuengirola is to pick up a car hire from Málaga, which is about 27 km from Fuengirola. You’ll find branches of Delpaso and Record go, among others, in Málaga.

Plane

When flying to Fuengirola, you’ll arrive at Malaga Costa del Sol Airport (AGP), which is located 19 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Fuengirola from the United Arab Emirates departs from Dubai and takes around 16h 35m.

Car

Another option to get to Fuengirola is to pick up a car hire from Málaga, which is about 27 km from Fuengirola. You’ll find branches of Delpaso and Record go, among others, in Málaga.

Airports near Fuengirola

AGPMalaga
GRXGranada Federico Garcia Lorca
SVQSevilla

Airlines serving Fuengirola

Lufthansa
Good (8,228 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,567 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,192 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,485 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,060 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,540 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,252 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,644 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,725 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,653 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (952 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,135 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,964 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,212 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,550 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,527 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,430 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,461 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (431 reviews)
TAP Portugal
Good (2,378 reviews)
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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 AED 419 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 825 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hostal Los Corchos and Hotel Agur. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Fuengirola, with prices from AED 169 to AED 1,470 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Fuengirola are about 1% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Fuengirola

Most booked hotels in Fuengirola

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Leonardo Hotel Fuengirola Costa del Sol
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
AED 379+
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Occidental Fuengirola by Barceló
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
AED 473+
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Ilunion Miramar
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
AED 302+
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Hotel La Barracuda
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
AED 384+
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Hotel Zen Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
AED 206+
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tent Torremolinos
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
AED 304+
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Hiring a car in Fuengirola

Expect to pay AED 7.31 per litre in Fuengirola (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between AED 87.69 and AED 116.92. 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 car hire (Peugeot 208 or similar) is, on average, 16% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay AED 7.31 per litre in Fuengirola (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between AED 87.69 and AED 116.92. 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 car hire (Peugeot 208 or similar) is, on average, 16% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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