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

Marbella travel guide

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You're Going to Love Marbella

With a population of 134.623, Marbella 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 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Marbella has to offer.

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Where to Eat in Marbella

If you’re looking for affordable options, Restaurante Los Sardinales (Av. del Gaviero) and Jane (Pl. Santo Cristo) are great picks.

When to visit Marbella

Marbella in February
Estimated hotel price
$384
1 night at 3-star hotel
Marbella in February
Estimated hotel price
$384
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Marbella 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 Marbella, with an average rainfall of 2 mm.

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How to Get to Marbella

Plane

Although Marbella doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Malaga Costa del Sol Airport (AGP), which is located 39 km from Marbella. The shortest flight to Marbella from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 40h 25m.

Car

Another option to get to Marbella is to pick up a car hire from Málaga, which is about 47 km from Marbella. You’ll find branches of Record go and Wheego, among others, in Málaga.

Plane

Although Marbella doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Malaga Costa del Sol Airport (AGP), which is located 39 km from Marbella. The shortest flight to Marbella from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 40h 25m.

Car

Another option to get to Marbella is to pick up a car hire from Málaga, which is about 47 km from Marbella. You’ll find branches of Record go and Wheego, among others, in Málaga.

Airports near Marbella

AGPMalaga
GRXGranada Federico Garcia Lorca
SVQSevilla

Airlines serving Marbella

Lufthansa
Good (8,214 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,576 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,210 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,065 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,473 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,556 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,250 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,651 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,657 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,734 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (958 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,197 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,984 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,198 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,610 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,535 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,430 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (429 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,480 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,485 reviews)
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Where to stay in Marbella

From 5-star hotels such as the Boho Club to great affordable options like the NH San Pedro de Alcántara, Marbella offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $244 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $545 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include La Villa Marbella and Tak Boutique Marbella Old Town With Parking. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Marbella, with prices from $75 to $1,703 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Marbella are about 4% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Marbella

Most booked hotels in Marbella

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El Fuerte Marbella
5 stars
Excellent (9.3, Excellent reviews)
$586+
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Don Carlos Marbella
5 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
$502+
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NH Collection Marbella
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
$212+
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Barceló Marbella
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$244+
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Hard Rock Hotel Marbella
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$252+
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Gran Hotel Guadalpin Banus
5 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
$256+
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Hiring a car in Marbella

Expect to pay $3.54 per litre in Marbella (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $42.44 and $56.58. The most frequently booked car type in Marbella is Premium (Class Premium SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Class Mini Car or similar) is, on average, 75% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.54 per litre in Marbella (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $42.44 and $56.58. The most frequently booked car type in Marbella is Premium (Class Premium SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Class Mini Car or similar) is, on average, 75% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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