Mijas travel guide

Mijas Tourism | Mijas Guide

You're Going to Love Mijas

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 to visit Mijas

Mijas in January
Estimated hotel price
$55
1 night at 3-star hotel
Mijas in January
Estimated hotel price
$55
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 center. The shortest flight to Mijas from the United States departs from Miami and takes around 12h 25m.

Train

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.

Car

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.

Bus

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.

Plane

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.

Train

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.

Car

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.

Bus

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.

Airports near Mijas

Airlines serving Mijas

Lufthansa
Good (4,679 reviews)
KLM
Good (842 reviews)
SWISS
Good (952 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,650 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,241 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,578 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (488 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,598 reviews)
Air France
Good (983 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,108 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,420 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,993 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (6,015 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (858 reviews)
LOT
Good (678 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (806 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,170 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (840 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,769 reviews)
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Where to stay in Mijas

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.

Where to stay in popular areas of Mijas

Most booked hotels in Mijas

Leonardo Hotel Fuengirola Costa del Sol
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 2436 reviews)
$141+
Hotel Apartamentos Bajondillo
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 16530 reviews)
$140+
Benalmadena Palace Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 2655 reviews)
$156+
Holiday World Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, 3198 reviews)
$216+
Trh Mijas
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, 2807 reviews)
$153+
Gran Cervantes by Blue Sea
4 stars
Good (7.7, 4797 reviews)
$105+

Renting a car in Mijas

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.

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.