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 February
Estimated hotel price
$206
1 night at 3-star hotel
Mijas in February
Estimated hotel price
$206
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 15 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Mijas from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 40h 40m.

Train

Renfe is the most popular train carrier serving Mijas, followed by iryo. The train journey from Mijas to Córdoba takes 1h 10m and costs around $16 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Madrid, expect to pay about $52 for a 2h 44m trip.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Mijas, including ALSA, Interbus and rede expressos. From Granada, the bus ride to Mijas takes 153 km and will cost you around $55. From Seville, the ticket costs about $54 for a journey of 266 km.

Plane

When flying to Mijas, you’ll arrive at Malaga Costa del Sol Airport (AGP), which is located 15 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Mijas from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 40h 40m.

Train

Renfe is the most popular train carrier serving Mijas, followed by iryo. The train journey from Mijas to Córdoba takes 1h 10m and costs around $16 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Madrid, expect to pay about $52 for a 2h 44m trip.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Mijas, including ALSA, Interbus and rede expressos. From Granada, the bus ride to Mijas takes 153 km and will cost you around $55. From Seville, the ticket costs about $54 for a journey of 266 km.

Airports near Mijas

AGPMalaga
GRXGranada Federico Garcia Lorca
SVQSevilla

Airlines serving Mijas

KLM
Good (1,430 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,612 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,562 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,009 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,077 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,803 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,040 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,678 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,430 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,066 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,500 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,500 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (875 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,328 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,591 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,083 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,143 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,081 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (281 reviews)
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Where to stay in Mijas

Average rates range from around $172 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $223 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Mijas

Most booked hotels in Mijas

Hotel Riu Costa Del Sol
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$257+
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Hotel El Puerto by Pierre Vacances
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
$95+
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Bluesea Gran Cervantes
4 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
$95+
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Ibersol Torremolinos Beach
4 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
$163+
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Hiring a car in Mijas

Expect to pay $2.97 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 $35.57 and $47.42. 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 (Renault Clio or similar) is, on average, 81% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $2.97 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 $35.57 and $47.42. 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 (Renault Clio or similar) is, on average, 81% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.