Introduction
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 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Fuengirola has to offer.

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When to visit Fuengirola

Fuengirola in January
Estimated hotel price
AED 371
1 night at 3-star hotel
Fuengirola in January
Estimated hotel price
AED 371
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 13h 35m.

Train

Renfe is the most popular train carrier serving Fuengirola, followed by iryo. The train journey from Fuengirola to Madrid takes 2h 42m and costs around AED 77 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Seville, expect to pay about AED 106 for a 3h 11m trip. The train station in Fuengirola is called Fuengirola, and is located 0.2 km from the city centre.

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 CLICK RENT , among others, in Málaga.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Fuengirola, including ALSA, Interbus and rede expressos. From Granada, the bus ride to Fuengirola takes 169 km and will cost you around AED 118. From Seville, the ticket costs about AED 147 for a journey of 241 km.

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 13h 35m.

Train

Renfe is the most popular train carrier serving Fuengirola, followed by iryo. The train journey from Fuengirola to Madrid takes 2h 42m and costs around AED 77 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Seville, expect to pay about AED 106 for a 3h 11m trip. The train station in Fuengirola is called Fuengirola, and is located 0.2 km from the city centre.

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 CLICK RENT , among others, in Málaga.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Fuengirola, including ALSA, Interbus and rede expressos. From Granada, the bus ride to Fuengirola takes 169 km and will cost you around AED 118. From Seville, the ticket costs about AED 147 for a journey of 241 km.

Airports near Fuengirola

AGPMalaga
GRXGranada Federico Garcia Lorca
SVQSevilla

Airlines serving Fuengirola

KLM
Good (1,405 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,558 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,001 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,500 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,032 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,779 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,007 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,007 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,402 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,661 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,484 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (865 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,416 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,285 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,564 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,055 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,135 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,335 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (369 reviews)
TAP Portugal
Good (2,048 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 326 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 641 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Fuengirola, with prices from AED 110 to AED 5,556 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Fuengirola are about 37% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Fuengirola

Most booked hotels in Fuengirola

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Hotel Riu Costa Del Sol
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
AED 567+
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Ona Las Rampas
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
AED 202+
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Leonardo Hotel Fuengirola Costa del Sol
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
AED 258+
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Ilunion Fuengirola
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
AED 302+
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Ilunion Miramar
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
AED 213+
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tent Torremolinos
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
AED 241+
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Hiring a car in Fuengirola

Expect to pay AED 6.25 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 74.91 and AED 99.88. Compact (Citroen Berlingo or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Fuengirola, while also 77% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay AED 6.25 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 74.91 and AED 99.88. Compact (Citroen Berlingo or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Fuengirola, while also 77% cheaper than other types, on average.