Mijas travel guide

Mijas Tourism | Mijas Guide

You're Going to Love Mijas

With a population of 73,787, Mijas 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 Mijas has to offer.

When to visit Mijas

Mijas in January
Estimated hotel price
C$ 127
1 night at 3-star hotel
Mijas in January
Estimated hotel price
C$ 127
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Mijas

Plane

When flying to Mijas, you’ll arrive at Malaga Costa del Sol Airport (AGP), which is located 10 miles from the city centre The shortest flight to Mijas from Canada departs from Montreal and takes around 6h 55m.

Train

iryo is the most popular train carrier serving Mijas, followed by Renfe. The train journey from Mijas to Seville takes 2h 13m and costs around C$ 44 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Madrid, expect to pay about C$ 31 for a 2h 42m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Mijas is to pick up a car rental from Málaga, which is about 15 miles from Mijas. You’ll find branches of Goldcar Rental SP and Delpaso, among others, in Málaga.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Mijas, including ALSA, iryo and FlixBus. From Granada, the bus ride to Mijas takes 105 miles and will cost you around C$ 25. From Seville, the ticket costs about C$ 41 for a journey of 150 miles.

Plane

When flying to Mijas, you’ll arrive at Malaga Costa del Sol Airport (AGP), which is located 10 miles from the city centre The shortest flight to Mijas from Canada departs from Montreal and takes around 6h 55m.

Train

iryo is the most popular train carrier serving Mijas, followed by Renfe. The train journey from Mijas to Seville takes 2h 13m and costs around C$ 44 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Madrid, expect to pay about C$ 31 for a 2h 42m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Mijas is to pick up a car rental from Málaga, which is about 15 miles from Mijas. You’ll find branches of Goldcar Rental SP and Delpaso, among others, in Málaga.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Mijas, including ALSA, iryo and FlixBus. From Granada, the bus ride to Mijas takes 105 miles and will cost you around C$ 25. From Seville, the ticket costs about C$ 41 for a journey of 150 miles.

Airports near Mijas

Airlines serving Mijas

Lufthansa
Good (4,597 reviews)
KLM
Good (849 reviews)
SWISS
Good (923 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,436 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,594 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,275 reviews)
Air France
Good (971 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,551 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (478 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,919 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,122 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,482 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,699 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (226 reviews)
Finnair
Good (876 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (834 reviews)
LOT
Good (680 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,161 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,500 reviews)
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Where to stay in Mijas

Average rates range from around C$ 159 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 300 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Mijas

Most booked hotels in Mijas

Hotel Apartamentos Bajondillo
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
C$ 147+
Leonardo Hotel Fuengirola Costa del Sol
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
C$ 170+
Benalmádena Palace - Hotel Spa & Apartments
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 157+
Trh Mijas
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 226+
Hotel Best Benalmádena
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 148+
Gran Cervantes by Blue Sea
4 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
C$ 109+

Renting a car in Mijas

Renting a car in Mijas costs C$ 21 per day, on average, or C$ 83 if you want to rent it for 4 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 73% cheaper than airport locations in Mijas.

Expect to pay C$ 2.44 per litre in Mijas (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 29.24 and C$ 38.99. The most frequently booked car type in Mijas is Intermediate (Volkswagen Touran or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Nissan Micra or similar) are, on average, 61% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Mijas costs C$ 21 per day, on average, or C$ 83 if you want to rent it for 4 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 73% cheaper than airport locations in Mijas.

Expect to pay C$ 2.44 per litre in Mijas (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 29.24 and C$ 38.99. The most frequently booked car type in Mijas is Intermediate (Volkswagen Touran or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Nissan Micra or similar) are, on average, 61% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.