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

Mijas travel guide

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You're Going to Love Mijas

With a population of 73,787, Mijas is a must-see destination in Andalusia, Spain.

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When to visit Mijas

Mijas in January
Estimated hotel price
$208
1 night at 3-star hotel
Mijas in January
Estimated hotel price
$208
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Mijas

Plane

When flying to Mijas, you’ll arrive at Malaga Costa del Sol Airport (AGP), which is located 10 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Mijas from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 36h 25m.

Train

iryo is the most popular train carrier serving Mijas, followed by SNCF. The train journey from Mijas to Madrid takes 2h 44m and costs around $37 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Seville, expect to pay about $51 for a 3h 11m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Mijas is to pick up a car hire from Málaga, which is about 15 miles from Mijas. You’ll find branches of Delpaso and Record Go, among others, in Málaga.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Mijas, including Interbus, ALSA and Damas. From Granada, the bus ride to Mijas takes 95 miles and will cost you around $48. From Seville, the ticket costs about $54 for a journey of 165 miles.

Plane

When flying to Mijas, you’ll arrive at Malaga Costa del Sol Airport (AGP), which is located 10 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Mijas from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 36h 25m.

Train

iryo is the most popular train carrier serving Mijas, followed by SNCF. The train journey from Mijas to Madrid takes 2h 44m and costs around $37 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Seville, expect to pay about $51 for a 3h 11m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Mijas is to pick up a car hire from Málaga, which is about 15 miles from Mijas. You’ll find branches of Delpaso and Record Go, among others, in Málaga.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Mijas, including Interbus, ALSA and Damas. From Granada, the bus ride to Mijas takes 95 miles and will cost you around $48. From Seville, the ticket costs about $54 for a journey of 165 miles.

Airports near Mijas

AGPMalaga
GRXGranada Federico Garcia Lorca
SVQSevilla

Airlines serving Mijas

Lufthansa
Good (7,946 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,508 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,910 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,325 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,452 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,926 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,195 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,579 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (906 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,643 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,759 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,560 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,727 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,961 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,189 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,390 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (404 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,220 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,434 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,295 reviews)
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Where to stay in Mijas

Average rates range from around $222 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $371 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Mijas

Most booked hotels in Mijas

Ilunion Miramar
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$129+
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Hotel Zen Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$118+
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Hotel El Puerto by Pierre Vacances
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
$146+
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Bluesea Gran Cervantes
4 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
$123+
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Ibersol Torremolinos Beach
4 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
$138+
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Hiring a car in Mijas

Expect to pay $3.08 per litre in Mijas (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $36.96 and $49.27. The most frequently booked car type in Mijas is Compact (Skoda Fabia or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Citroen C3 or similar) is, on average, 14% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.08 per litre in Mijas (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $36.96 and $49.27. The most frequently booked car type in Mijas is Compact (Skoda Fabia or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Citroen C3 or similar) is, on average, 14% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.