With a population of 71,482, Fuengirola 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 6 days in order to fully appreciate everything Fuengirola has to offer.
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Fuengirola 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 Fuengirola, with an average rainfall of 2 mm.
When flying to Fuengirola, you’ll arrive at Malaga Costa del Sol Airport (AGP), which is located 12 miles from the city centre. Airlines that fly from the United Kingdom to Fuengirola include British Airways, Iberia and Qatar Airways. The shortest flight to Fuengirola from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 2h 45m.
iryo is the most popular train carrier serving Fuengirola, followed by Renfe. The train journey from Fuengirola to Seville takes 2h 13m and costs around £23 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Madrid, expect to pay about £19 for a 2h 42m trip. The train station in Fuengirola is called Fuengirola, and is located 0.1 miles from the city centre.
Another option to get to Fuengirola is to pick up a car hire from Málaga, which is about 17 miles from Fuengirola. You’ll find branches of Delpaso and Goldcar Rental SP, among others, in Málaga.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Fuengirola, including ALSA, Interbus and FlixBus. From Granada, the bus ride to Fuengirola takes 95 miles and will cost you around £13. From Seville, the ticket costs about £43 for a journey of 150 miles.
Average rates range from around £82 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £108 and up for a 5-star experience.
Hiring a car in Fuengirola costs £18 per day, on average, or £108 if you want to hire it for 6 days.
It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 24% cheaper than airport locations in Fuengirola.
Expect to pay £1.39 per litre in Fuengirola (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £16.63 and £22.17. The most frequently booked car type in Fuengirola is Standard (Class Convertible or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Smart Forfour or similar) is, on average, 86% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.