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 5 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 401
1 night at 3-star hotel
Fuengirola in January
Estimated hotel price
AED 401
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 10m.

Train

Renfe is the most popular train carrier serving Fuengirola, followed by iryo. The train journey from Fuengirola to Seville takes 2h 42m and costs around AED 81 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Madrid, expect to pay about AED 66 for a 2h 47m 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 Sixt and Delpaso, among others, in Málaga.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Fuengirola, including Interbus, ALSA and Damas. From Granada, the bus ride to Fuengirola takes 169 km and will cost you around AED 121. From Seville, the ticket costs about AED 114 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 13h 10m.

Train

Renfe is the most popular train carrier serving Fuengirola, followed by iryo. The train journey from Fuengirola to Seville takes 2h 42m and costs around AED 81 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Madrid, expect to pay about AED 66 for a 2h 47m 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 Sixt and Delpaso, among others, in Málaga.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Fuengirola, including Interbus, ALSA and Damas. From Granada, the bus ride to Fuengirola takes 169 km and will cost you around AED 121. From Seville, the ticket costs about AED 114 for a journey of 266 km.

Airports near Fuengirola

AGPMalaga
GRXGranada Federico Garcia Lorca
SVQSevilla

Airlines serving Fuengirola

KLM
Good (1,442 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,747 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,700 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,113 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,208 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,861 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,098 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,198 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,734 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,525 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,487 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (894 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,656 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,667 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,376 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,176 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,356 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,144 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (382 reviews)
TAP Portugal
Good (2,130 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 325 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 672 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 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 38% 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 (8.6, Excellent reviews)
AED 576+
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Leonardo Hotel Fuengirola Costa del Sol
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
AED 274+
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tent Torremolinos
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
AED 203+
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Ilunion Miramar
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
AED 210+
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Ilunion Fuengirola
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
AED 231+
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Apartamentos Nuriasol
0 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
AED 228+
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Hiring a car in Fuengirola

Expect to pay AED 6.17 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 74.04 and AED 98.72. The most frequently booked car type in Fuengirola is Compact (Volkswagen Polo or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Ford Ka or similar) is, on average, 76% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay AED 6.17 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 74.04 and AED 98.72. The most frequently booked car type in Fuengirola is Compact (Volkswagen Polo or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Ford Ka or similar) is, on average, 76% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.