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 426
1 night at 3-star hotel
Fuengirola in January
Estimated hotel price
AED 426
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 12 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Fuengirola from the United Arab Emirates departs from Dubai and takes around 14h.

Car

Another option to get to Fuengirola is to pick up a car hire from Málaga, which is about 17 miles from Fuengirola. You’ll find branches of Delpaso and CLICK RENT , among others, in Málaga.

Plane

When flying to Fuengirola, you’ll arrive at Malaga Costa del Sol Airport (AGP), which is located 12 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Fuengirola from the United Arab Emirates departs from Dubai and takes around 14h.

Car

Another option to get to Fuengirola is to pick up a car hire from Málaga, which is about 17 miles from Fuengirola. You’ll find branches of Delpaso and CLICK RENT , among others, in Málaga.

Airports near Fuengirola

AGPMalaga
GRXGranada Federico Garcia Lorca
SVQSevilla

Airlines serving Fuengirola

Lufthansa
Good (8,295 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,594 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,270 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,111 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,459 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,244 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (984 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,654 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,678 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,709 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (2,024 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,688 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,432 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,192 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,546 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (438 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,452 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,416 reviews)
TAP Portugal
Good (2,385 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,806 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 552 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 900 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 140 to AED 1,153 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Fuengirola are about 2% 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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Hotel Riu Costa Del Sol
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
AED 591+
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Leonardo Hotel Fuengirola Costa del Sol
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
AED 332+
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Ona Las Rampas
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
AED 193+
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Ilunion Miramar
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
AED 264+
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Hotel Zen Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
AED 191+
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Hotel Ilunion Fuengirola
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
AED 293+
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Hiring a car in Fuengirola

Hiring a car in Fuengirola costs AED 25 per day, on average, or AED 151 if you want to hire it for 6 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 196% cheaper than airport locations in Fuengirola.

Expect to pay AED 7.35 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 88.13 and AED 117.50. The most frequently booked car type in Fuengirola is Compact (Skoda Fabia or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Hyundai i20 or similar) is, on average, 62% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Fuengirola costs AED 25 per day, on average, or AED 151 if you want to hire it for 6 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 196% cheaper than airport locations in Fuengirola.

Expect to pay AED 7.35 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 88.13 and AED 117.50. The most frequently booked car type in Fuengirola is Compact (Skoda Fabia or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Hyundai i20 or similar) is, on average, 62% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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