With a population of 73 787, Mijas is a must-see destination in Andalusia, Spain. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 6 days in order to fully appreciate everything Mijas has to offer.
When flying to Mijas, you’ll arrive at Malaga Costa del Sol Airport (AGP), which is located 15 km from the city center. The shortest flight to Mijas from the United States departs from Miami and takes around 12h 25m.
iryo is the most popular train carrier serving Mijas, followed by Renfe. The train journey from Mijas to Seville takes 2h 09m and costs around $33 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Madrid, expect to pay about $23 for a 2h 42m trip.
Another option to get to Mijas is to pick up a car rental from Málaga, which is about 24 km from Mijas. You’ll find branches of Delpaso and Record Go, among others, in Málaga.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Mijas, including ALSA, Interbus and FlixBus. From Seville, the bus ride to Mijas takes 241 km and will cost you around $13. From Madrid, the ticket costs about $37 for a journey of 628 km.
Average rates range from around $131 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $220 and up for a 5-star experience.
Renting a car in Mijas costs $32 per day, on average, or $189 if you want to rent if for 6 days.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 7% more expensive than at Malaga.
Expect to pay $6.70 per gallon in Mijas (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $80.40 and $107.20. The most frequently booked car type in Mijas is Mini (Fiat 500 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Nissan Juke or similar) are, on average, 78% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.