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 362
1 night at 3-star hotel
Fuengirola in January
Estimated hotel price
AED 362
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 12h 55m.

Train

Renfe is the most popular train carrier serving Fuengirola, followed by iryo. The train journey from Fuengirola to Madrid takes 2h 47m and costs around AED 114 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Seville, expect to pay about AED 114 for a 3h 20m 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 NIZACARS , 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 121. From Seville, the ticket costs about AED 51 for a journey of 266 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 12h 55m.

Train

Renfe is the most popular train carrier serving Fuengirola, followed by iryo. The train journey from Fuengirola to Madrid takes 2h 47m and costs around AED 114 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Seville, expect to pay about AED 114 for a 3h 20m 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 NIZACARS , 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 121. From Seville, the ticket costs about AED 51 for a journey of 266 km.

Airports near Fuengirola

AGPMalaga
GRXGranada Federico Garcia Lorca
SVQSevilla

Airlines serving Fuengirola

KLM
Good (1,404 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,514 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,981 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,467 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,772 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,022 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,997 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,991 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,477 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,383 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,653 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (862 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,346 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,535 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,282 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,134 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,333 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,036 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (368 reviews)
TAP Portugal
Good (2,030 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 339 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 577 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 110 to AED 2,710 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Fuengirola are about 30% 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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Occidental Fuengirola by Barceló
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
AED 422+
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Hotel Riu Costa Del Sol
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
AED 586+
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Ona Las Rampas
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
AED 198+
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Ilunion Fuengirola
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
AED 294+
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Ilunion Miramar
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
AED 220+
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Sol Principe
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
AED 540+
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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 74.92 and AED 99.89. The most frequently booked car type in Fuengirola is Economy (Nissan Micra or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Citroen Berlingo or similar) is, on average, 76% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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 74.92 and AED 99.89. The most frequently booked car type in Fuengirola is Economy (Nissan Micra or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Citroen Berlingo or similar) is, on average, 76% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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