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

Almería travel guide

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You're Going to Love Almería

With a population of 188,810, Almería is a must-see destination in Andalusia, Spain.

Where to Eat in Almería

If you’re looking for affordable options, El Terrao (C. Marín, 2, 3ª planta) and Pizzería Buono (C. San Miguel, 2) are great picks.

When to visit Almería

Almería in December
Estimated hotel price
$136
1 night at 3-star hotel
Almería in December
Estimated hotel price
$136
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Almería in July, when the average temperature is 26 °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 8 °C, with an average temperature of 13 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in October, when precipitation is around 28 mm. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Almería, with an average rainfall of 1 mm.

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How to Get to Almería

Plane

When flying to Almería, you’ll arrive at Almeria Airport (LEI), which is located 8 km from the city centre.

Train

Renfe is the only carrier operating train routes to Almería. The train journey from Almería to Seville takes 6h 12m and costs around $119 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Madrid, expect to pay about $104 for a 6h 32m trip. The train station in Almería is called Almería, and is located 0.5 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Almería is to pick up a car hire from Málaga, which is about 175 km from Almería. You’ll find branches of Delpaso and Record Go, among others, in Málaga.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Almería using ALSA or Bus. From Málaga, the bus ride to Almería takes 266 km and will cost you around $83. From Alicante, the ticket costs about $85 for a journey of 435 km. The most popular bus station is Almería, located 0.5 km from the city centre of Almería. Almería Murcia is also a commonly used station, and is 0.6 km from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Almería, you’ll arrive at Almeria Airport (LEI), which is located 8 km from the city centre.

Train

Renfe is the only carrier operating train routes to Almería. The train journey from Almería to Seville takes 6h 12m and costs around $119 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Madrid, expect to pay about $104 for a 6h 32m trip. The train station in Almería is called Almería, and is located 0.5 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Almería is to pick up a car hire from Málaga, which is about 175 km from Almería. You’ll find branches of Delpaso and Record Go, among others, in Málaga.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Almería using ALSA or Bus. From Málaga, the bus ride to Almería takes 266 km and will cost you around $83. From Alicante, the ticket costs about $85 for a journey of 435 km. The most popular bus station is Almería, located 0.5 km from the city centre of Almería. Almería Murcia is also a commonly used station, and is 0.6 km from the city centre.

Airports near Almería

LEIAlmeria
RMUCorvera Intl
GRXGranada Federico Garcia Lorca

Airlines serving Almería

British Airways
Good (7,944 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,212 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,727 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,392 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,365 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,917 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,806 reviews)
Air Europa
Good (605 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,898 reviews)
Royal Air Maroc
Good (599 reviews)
airBaltic
Good (188 reviews)
Vueling
Good (1,271 reviews)
Luxair
Good (67 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,667 reviews)
Smartwings
Good (36 reviews)
Volotea
Good (570 reviews)
Transavia
Good (147 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (186 reviews)
Binter Canarias
Excellent (57 reviews)
TUI Fly Belgium
Good (37 reviews)
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Where to stay in Almería

Average rates range from around $130 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $179 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Almería

Most booked hotels in Almería

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Elba Almería Business & Convention Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$143+
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Barceló Cabo de Gata
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$189+
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Nuevo Torreluz
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$124+
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Cabogata Jardin
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$153+
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Cabogata Beach Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$179+
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La Perla
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$85+
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Hiring a car in Almería

Expect to pay $3.05 per litre in Almería (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $36.52 and $48.69. The most frequently booked car type in Almería is Compact (Volkswagen Polo or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Fiat 500 or similar) is, on average, 56% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.05 per litre in Almería (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $36.52 and $48.69. The most frequently booked car type in Almería is Compact (Volkswagen Polo or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Fiat 500 or similar) is, on average, 56% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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