With a population of 58,854, Benalmádena 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 8 days in order to fully appreciate everything Benalmádena has to offer.
If you’re looking for affordable options, Pil Pil (Av. de la Constitución, 35) and Amigos Torrequebrada (Av. del Sol, 18, Local 6) are great picks.
When flying to Benalmádena, you’ll arrive at Malaga Costa del Sol Airport (AGP), which is located 5 miles from the city centre The shortest flight to Benalmádena from Canada departs from Montreal and takes around 6h 55m.
iryo is the most popular train carrier serving Benalmádena, followed by Renfe. The train journey from Benalmádena to Seville takes 2h 13m and costs around C$ 53 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Madrid, expect to pay about C$ 32 for a 2h 42m trip.
Another option to get to Benalmádena is to pick up a car rental from Málaga, which is about 10 miles from Benalmádena. You’ll find branches of Goldcar Rental SP and Delpaso, among others, in Málaga.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Benalmádena, including ALSA, Renfe and Interbus. From Granada, the bus ride to Benalmádena takes 90 miles and will cost you around C$ 25. From Seville, the ticket costs about C$ 18 for a journey of 150 miles. The most popular bus station is Benalmádena Torrequebrada, located 2 miles from downtown Benalmádena. Benalmádena Puerto Marina is also a commonly used station, and is 0.2 miles from the city centre.
Average rates range from around C$ 157 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 184 and up for a 5-star experience.
Renting a car in Benalmádena costs C$ 18 per day, on average, or C$ 147 if you want to rent it for 8 days.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 117% cheaper than airport locations in Benalmádena.
Expect to pay C$ 2.46 per litre in Benalmádena (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 29.42 and C$ 39.23. Mini (Volkswagen up! or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Benalmádena, while also 80% cheaper than other types, on average.