Benahavis travel guide

Benahavis Tourism | Benahavis Guide

You're Going to Love Benahavis

With a population of 2,275, Benahavis 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 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Benahavis has to offer.

When to visit Benahavis

Benahavis in January
Estimated hotel price
£244
1 night at 3-star hotel
Benahavis in January
Estimated hotel price
£244
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Benahavis

Plane

Although Benahavis doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Malaga Costa del Sol Airport (AGP), which is located 32 miles from Benahavis. Malaga Costa del Sol Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from British Airways, Iberia, Qatar Airways and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest flight to Benahavis from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 2h 55m.

Train

iryo is the most popular train carrier serving Benahavis, followed by Renfe. The train journey from Benahavis to Granada takes 1h 24m and costs around £20 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Madrid, expect to pay about £18 for a 2h 42m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Benahavis is to pick up a car hire from Málaga, which is about 37 miles from Benahavis. You’ll find branches of Delpaso and Goldcar Rental SP, among others, in Málaga.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Benahavis, including ALSA, Interbus and FlixBus. From Granada, the bus ride to Benahavis takes 105 miles and will cost you around £12. From Seville, the ticket costs about £11 for a journey of 150 miles.

Plane

Although Benahavis doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Malaga Costa del Sol Airport (AGP), which is located 32 miles from Benahavis. Malaga Costa del Sol Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from British Airways, Iberia, Qatar Airways and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest flight to Benahavis from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 2h 55m.

Train

iryo is the most popular train carrier serving Benahavis, followed by Renfe. The train journey from Benahavis to Granada takes 1h 24m and costs around £20 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Madrid, expect to pay about £18 for a 2h 42m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Benahavis is to pick up a car hire from Málaga, which is about 37 miles from Benahavis. You’ll find branches of Delpaso and Goldcar Rental SP, among others, in Málaga.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Benahavis, including ALSA, Interbus and FlixBus. From Granada, the bus ride to Benahavis takes 105 miles and will cost you around £12. From Seville, the ticket costs about £11 for a journey of 150 miles.

Airports near Benahavis

Airlines serving Benahavis

Lufthansa
Good (4,701 reviews)
KLM
Good (848 reviews)
SWISS
Good (954 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,590 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,594 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,267 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (491 reviews)
Air France
Good (981 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,601 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,116 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,960 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,435 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,947 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (227 reviews)
Finnair
Good (862 reviews)
LOT
Good (681 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,168 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (819 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,726 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (833 reviews)
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Where to stay in Benahavis

Average rates range from around £163 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £219 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Benahavis

Most booked hotels in Benahavis

Anantara Villa Padierna Palace Benahavís Marbella Resort - A Leading Hotel of the World
5 stars
Excellent (9.3, Excellent reviews)
£427+
Hotel Amanhavis
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£102+
Hotel Doña Catalina
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£52+
Hotel Avenida 31
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£64+
Colina del Paraiso
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£77+
Globales Playa Estepona
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
£161+

Hiring a car in Benahavis

Expect to pay £1.41 per litre in Benahavis (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £16.87 and £22.49.

Expect to pay £1.41 per litre in Benahavis (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £16.87 and £22.49.