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 7 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 November
Estimated hotel price
AED 452
1 night at 3-star hotel
Fuengirola in November
Estimated hotel price
AED 452
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 17h 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 17h 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

Airlines serving Fuengirola

Lufthansa
Good (8,195 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,559 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,168 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,472 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,034 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,502 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,256 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,645 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,740 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (947 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,654 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,105 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,952 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,213 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,479 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,504 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,453 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,426 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (430 reviews)
TAP Portugal
Good (2,371 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 444 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 845 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 1,508 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Fuengirola are about 1% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Fuengirola

Most booked hotels in Fuengirola

Leonardo Hotel Fuengirola Costa del Sol
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
AED 428+
Occidental Fuengirola by Barceló
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
AED 603+
Ona Las Rampas
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
AED 274+
Hotel La Barracuda
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
AED 453+
Hotel Zen Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
AED 218+
tent Torremolinos
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
AED 368+

Hiring a car in Fuengirola

Expect to pay AED 7.28 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 87.25 and AED 116.33. 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 (Class Compact Car or similar) is, on average, 65% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay AED 7.28 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 87.25 and AED 116.33. 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 (Class Compact Car or similar) is, on average, 65% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.