Mijas travel guide
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You're Going to Love Mijas
With a population of 73,787, Mijas is a must-see destination in Andalusia, Spain. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 6 days in order to fully appreciate everything Mijas has to offer.
When to visit Mijas
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 center. The shortest flight to Mijas from the United States departs from New York and takes around 7h 40m.
Train
Renfe is the most popular train carrier serving Mijas, followed by iryo. The train journey from Mijas to Seville takes 2h 13m and costs around $32 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Madrid, expect to pay about $23 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 Delpaso and Centauro, among others, in Málaga.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Mijas, including ALSA, Interbus and FlixBus. From Granada, the bus ride to Mijas takes 105 miles and will cost you around $18. From Seville, the ticket costs about $55 for a journey of 150 miles.
Airlines serving Mijas
Where to stay in Mijas
Average rates range from around $128 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $233 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Mijas
Most booked hotels in Mijas
Renting a car in Mijas
Renting a car in Mijas costs $33 per day, on average, or $196 if you want to rent if for 6 days.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 8% more expensive than at Malaga.
Expect to pay $6.78 per gallon in Mijas (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $81.31 and $108.41. The most frequently booked car type in Mijas is Mini (Fiat 500 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Nissan Micra or similar) are, on average, 72% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.