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 10 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Mijas from the United States departs from New York and takes around 7h 40m.
Renfe is the most popular train carrier serving Mijas, followed by AccesRail.
Another option to get to Mijas is to pick up a car rental from Málaga, which is about 15 miles from Mijas. You’ll find branches of Delpaso and Centauro, among others, in Málaga.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Mijas, including ALSA, FlixBus and Interbus. From Granada, the bus ride to Mijas takes 105 miles and will cost you around $15. From Seville, the ticket costs about $14 for a journey of 150 miles.
Average rates range from around $128 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $233 and up for a 5-star experience.
Renting a car in Mijas costs $33 per day, on average, or $196 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, 8% more expensive than at Malaga.
Expect to pay $6.78 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 $81.31 and $108.41. 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 Economy rental cars (Nissan Micra or similar) are, on average, 72% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.