Málaga travel guide
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You're Going to Love Málaga
With a population of 568,305, Málaga 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 Málaga has to offer.
Where to Eat in Málaga
If you’re looking for affordable options, Bresca Málaga (C/ Trinidad Grund, 28) and Ispaña Restaurante (Plaza de la Merced 16) are great picks.
When to visit Málaga
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Málaga in July, when the average temperature is 25 °C, and the highest can go up to 30 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 7 °C, with an average temperature of 12 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in November, when precipitation is around 95 mm. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Málaga, with an average rainfall of 2 mm.
How to Get to Málaga
Plane
When flying to Málaga, you’ll arrive at Malaga Costa del Sol Airport (AGP), which is located 8 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Málaga from the United Arab Emirates departs from Dubai and takes around 12h 25m.
Train
Renfe is the most popular train carrier serving Málaga, followed by iryo. The train journey from Málaga to Madrid takes 2h 42m and costs around AED 103 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Almería, expect to pay about AED 173 for a 4h 25m trip. The train station in Málaga is called Málaga María Zambrano, and is located 1.5 km from the city centre.
Car
Another option to get to Málaga is to pick up a car hire from Seville, which is about 157 km from Málaga. You’ll find branches of Goldcar Rental SP and Ok Mobility, among others, in Seville.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Málaga, including ALSA, FlixBus and Renfe. From Granada, the bus ride to Málaga takes 153 km and will cost you around AED 107. From Seville, the ticket costs about AED 158 for a journey of 241 km. The most popular bus station is Málaga Estación de Autobuses, located 1.5 km from the city centre of Málaga. Málaga Plaza del Obispo is also a commonly used station, and is 0.0 km from the city centre.
Airlines serving Málaga
Where to stay in Málaga
From 5-star hotels such as the Vincci Seleccion Posada Del Patio to great affordable options like the Casual del Mar Málaga, Málaga offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around AED 390 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 593 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hotel Boutique Teatro Romano and California. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Málaga, with prices from AED 33 to AED 2,248 per night. Centro is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Málaga are about 14% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.
Churriana - Here you’ll find travellers’ favourites such as Holiday Inn Express Malaga Airport, Sol Guadalmar and Hotel Málaga Nostrum Airport. The average nightly price for a double room in Churriana is AED 130.
Centro - Hotel Palacete de Alamos, Room Mate Valeria and Malaga Lodge Guesthouse have some of the best reviews among hotels in this area. A 3-star room in Centro will cost you about AED 161 per night.
Where to stay in popular areas of Málaga
Most booked hotels in Málaga
Hiring a car in Málaga
Hiring a car in Málaga costs AED 175 per day, on average, or AED 700 if you want to hire it for 4 days. Budget, Sixt and Enterprise Rent-A-Car are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to hire a car in Málaga is the Delpaso branch at Malaga Airport, which is 8 km from the city centre.
You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 50% more expensive than at Malaga.
Expect to pay AED 6.62 per litre in Málaga (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between AED 79.33 and AED 105.77. The most frequently booked car type in Málaga is Luxury (Volvo XC90 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Class Economy SUV or similar) is, on average, 80% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.