Benidorm travel guide
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You're Going to Love Benidorm
With a population of 71 034, Benidorm is a must-see destination in Valencia, 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 Benidorm has to offer.
When to visit Benidorm
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Benidorm in August, when the average temperature is 26 °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 7 °C, with an average temperature of 12 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in October, when precipitation is around 61 mm. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Benidorm, with an average rainfall of 4 mm.
How to Get to Benidorm
Plane
Although Benidorm doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC), which is located 47 km from Benidorm. The shortest flight to Benidorm from Canada departs from Montreal and takes around 18h 05m.
Train
Renfe is the most popular train carrier serving Benidorm, followed by iryo. The train journey from Benidorm to Murcia takes 0h 54m and costs around C$ 15 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Murcia, expect to pay about C$ 15 for a 1h 17m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Benidorm is to pick up a car rental from Palma de Mallorca, which is about 265 km from Benidorm. You’ll find branches of Record Go and CLICK RENT , among others, in Palma de Mallorca.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Benidorm, including ALSA, Renfe and iryo. From Murcia, the bus ride to Benidorm takes 80 km and will cost you around C$ 10. From Valencia, the ticket costs about C$ 26 for a journey of 193 km. The most popular bus station is Benidorm Av. de Europa, located 0.5 km from downtown Benidorm. Benidorm Benimar is also a commonly used station, and is 0.0 km from the city centre.
Airlines serving Benidorm
Where to stay in Benidorm
From 5-star hotels such as the Asia Gardens Hotel & Thai Spa, a Royal Hideaway Hotel to great affordable options like the Hotel Bilbaino, Benidorm offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around C$ 110 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 184 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Pension La Orozca and Hostal Boutique Benidorm Blue Beach. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Benidorm, with prices from C$ 48 to C$ 394 per night. Levante is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Benidorm are about 28% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.
Where to stay in popular areas of Benidorm
Most booked hotels in Benidorm
Renting a car in Benidorm
Expect to pay C$ 2.44 per litre in Benidorm (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 29.20 and C$ 38.93. The most frequently booked car type in Benidorm is Standard (Class Convertible or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Fiat 500 or similar) are, on average, 85% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.