Fuengirola travel guide
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You're Going to Love Fuengirola
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 11 days in order to fully appreciate everything Fuengirola has to offer.
When to visit Fuengirola
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.
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 Canada departs from Montreal and takes around 6h 55m.
Train
iryo is the most popular train carrier serving Fuengirola, followed by Renfe. The train journey from Fuengirola to Madrid takes 2h 42m and costs around C$ 38 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Seville, expect to pay about C$ 40 for a 2h 54m 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 rental from Málaga, which is about 27 km from Fuengirola. You’ll find branches of Goldcar Rental SP and Delpaso, among others, in Málaga.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Fuengirola, including ALSA, iryo and Interbus. From Granada, the bus ride to Fuengirola takes 153 km and will cost you around C$ 64. From Seville, the ticket costs about C$ 57 for a journey of 241 km.
Airlines serving Fuengirola
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 Hotel Las Rampas, Fuengirola offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around C$ 134 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 183 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hostal Los Corchos and Hotel Agur.
Where to stay in popular areas of Fuengirola
Most booked hotels in Fuengirola
Renting a car in Fuengirola
Renting a car in Fuengirola costs C$ 28 per day, on average, or C$ 306 if you want to rent it for 11 days.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 29% cheaper than airport locations in Fuengirola.
Expect to pay C$ 2.44 per litre in Fuengirola (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. Mini (Fiat 500C or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Fuengirola, while also 84% cheaper than other types, on average.