Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Fuengirola travel guide

Fuengirola Tourism | Fuengirola Guide

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. Fuengirola deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Article

When to visit Fuengirola

Fuengirola in November
Estimated hotel price
AED 357
1 night at 3-star hotel
Fuengirola in November
Estimated hotel price
AED 357
1 night at 3-star hotel

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.

Data provided by weatherbase
Temperatures
Temperatures
Data provided by weatherbase

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 the United Arab Emirates departs from Dubai and takes around 10h 45m.

Train

iryo is the most popular train carrier serving Fuengirola, followed by Renfe. The train journey from Fuengirola to Granada takes 1h 24m and costs around AED 99 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Madrid, expect to pay about AED 55 for a 2h 47m 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 hire from Málaga, which is about 27 km from Fuengirola. You’ll find branches of Delpaso and Record Go, among others, in Málaga.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Fuengirola, including ALSA, Interbus and rede expressos. From Granada, the bus ride to Fuengirola takes 153 km and will cost you around AED 48. From Córdoba, the ticket costs about AED 18 for a journey of 241 km.

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 the United Arab Emirates departs from Dubai and takes around 10h 45m.

Train

iryo is the most popular train carrier serving Fuengirola, followed by Renfe. The train journey from Fuengirola to Granada takes 1h 24m and costs around AED 99 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Madrid, expect to pay about AED 55 for a 2h 47m 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 hire from Málaga, which is about 27 km from Fuengirola. You’ll find branches of Delpaso and Record Go, among others, in Málaga.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Fuengirola, including ALSA, Interbus and rede expressos. From Granada, the bus ride to Fuengirola takes 153 km and will cost you around AED 48. From Córdoba, the ticket costs about AED 18 for a journey of 241 km.

Airports near Fuengirola

AGPMalaga
GRXGranada Federico Garcia Lorca
SVQSevilla

Airlines serving Fuengirola

Lufthansa
Good (7,029 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,333 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,806 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,582 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,920 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,775 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,685 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,442 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,685 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,206 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,560 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (345 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,195 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,344 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,066 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,272 reviews)
TAP Portugal
Good (1,845 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,202 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
Show more
Find flights to 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 Ona Las Rampas, Fuengirola offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around AED 393 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 494 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hostal Los Corchos and Hotel Agur. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Fuengirola, with prices from AED 118 to AED 1,609 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Fuengirola are about 19% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Fuengirola

Most booked hotels in Fuengirola

See all
Ona Las Rampas
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
AED 260+
View
Occidental Fuengirola by Barceló
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
AED 554+
View
Leonardo Hotel Fuengirola Costa del Sol
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
AED 516+
View
Hotel Riu Costa Del Sol
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
AED 784+
View
Ilunion Fuengirola
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
AED 440+
View
Sol Principe
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
AED 490+
View

Hiring a car in Fuengirola

Expect to pay AED 5.99 per litre in Fuengirola (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between AED 71.84 and AED 95.79. Economy (Seat Ibiza or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Fuengirola, while also 47% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay AED 5.99 per litre in Fuengirola (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between AED 71.84 and AED 95.79. Economy (Seat Ibiza or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Fuengirola, while also 47% cheaper than other types, on average.

Fuengirola Travel Guide - View the KAYAK Fuengirola city guide for the best Fuengirola travel tips. To help you organise your Fuengirola trip ideas, this Fuengirola visitors guide provides travel information and trip tips about how to get there, where to stay, what to do, where to eat and more.