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
$388
1 night at 3-star hotel
Marbella in February
Estimated hotel price
$388
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 35h 30m.

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 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 39 km from Marbella. The shortest flight to Marbella from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 35h 30m.

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 Delpaso and Record go, among others, in Málaga.

Airports near Marbella

AGPMalaga
GRXGranada Federico Garcia Lorca
SVQSevilla

Airlines serving Marbella

Lufthansa
Good (8,036 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,524 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,026 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,395 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,408 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,964 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,222 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,595 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,774 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (923 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,581 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,806 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,126 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,198 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,401 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (409 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,357 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,444 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,268 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 $345 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $983 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 $2,740 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Marbella are about 15% 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)
$1,061+
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Don Carlos Marbella
5 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
$875+
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NH Collection Marbella
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
$387+
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Hard Rock Hotel Marbella
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$477+
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Barcelo Marbella
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$309+
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Bluebay Banus
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
$263+
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Hiring a car in Marbella

Expect to pay $3.09 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 $37.08 and $49.43. Economy (Nissan Micra or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Marbella, while also 76% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $3.09 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 $37.08 and $49.43. Economy (Nissan Micra or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Marbella, while also 76% cheaper than other types, on average.

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