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 4 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
$393
1 night at 3-star hotel
Marbella in February
Estimated hotel price
$393
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 24 miles from Marbella. The shortest flight to Marbella from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 32h.

Car

Another option to get to Marbella is to pick up a car hire from Málaga, which is about 30 miles from Marbella. You’ll find branches of Delpaso and Record go, 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 24 miles from Marbella. The shortest flight to Marbella from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 32h.

Car

Another option to get to Marbella is to pick up a car hire from Málaga, which is about 30 miles from Marbella. You’ll find branches of Delpaso and Record go, among others, in Málaga.

Airports near Marbella

AGPMalaga
GRXGranada Federico Garcia Lorca
SVQSevilla

Airlines serving Marbella

Lufthansa
Good (8,018 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,518 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,991 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,451 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,382 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,952 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,220 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,589 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (919 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,748 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,575 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,729 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,783 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,193 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,068 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (410 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,398 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,257 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,340 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,440 reviews)
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Where to stay in Marbella

From 5-star hotels such as the Boho Club Marbella - a Preferred Hotel 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 $326 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $859 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 $92 to $2,603 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Marbella are about 5% 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)
$997+
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Don Carlos Marbella
5 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
$815+
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NH Collection Marbella
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
$357+
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Hard Rock Hotel Marbella
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$470+
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Barceló Marbella
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$248+
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Bluebay Banus
4 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
$222+
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Hiring a car in Marbella

Expect to pay $3.10 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 $37.13 and $49.51. Economy (Opel Corsa or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Marbella, while also 62% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $3.10 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 $37.13 and $49.51. Economy (Opel Corsa or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Marbella, while also 62% cheaper than other types, on average.

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