Benalmádena travel guide

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You're Going to Love Benalmádena

With a population of 58,854, Benalmádena 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 Benalmádena has to offer.

Where to Eat in Benalmádena

If you’re looking for affordable options, Pil Pil (Av. de la Constitución, 35) and Amigos Torrequebrada (Av. del Sol, 18, Local 6) are great picks.

When to visit Benalmádena

Benalmádena in January
Estimated hotel price
$85
1 night at 3-star hotel
Benalmádena in January
Estimated hotel price
$85
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Benalmádena

Plane

When flying to Benalmádena, you’ll arrive at Malaga Costa del Sol Airport (AGP), which is located 5 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Benalmádena from the United States departs from New York and takes around 7h 40m.

Train

Renfe is the most popular train carrier serving Benalmádena, followed by AccesRail.

Car

Another option to get to Benalmádena is to pick up a car rental from Málaga, which is about 10 miles from Benalmádena. You’ll find branches of Delpaso and Centauro, among others, in Málaga.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Benalmádena, including ALSA, FlixBus and Interbus. From Granada, the bus ride to Benalmádena takes 105 miles and will cost you around $15. From Seville, the ticket costs about $14 for a journey of 150 miles. The most popular bus station is Benalmádena Torrequebrada, located 2 miles from downtown Benalmádena. Benalmádena Puerto Marina is also a commonly used station, and is 0.2 miles from the city center.

Plane

When flying to Benalmádena, you’ll arrive at Malaga Costa del Sol Airport (AGP), which is located 5 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Benalmádena from the United States departs from New York and takes around 7h 40m.

Train

Renfe is the most popular train carrier serving Benalmádena, followed by AccesRail.

Car

Another option to get to Benalmádena is to pick up a car rental from Málaga, which is about 10 miles from Benalmádena. You’ll find branches of Delpaso and Centauro, among others, in Málaga.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Benalmádena, including ALSA, FlixBus and Interbus. From Granada, the bus ride to Benalmádena takes 105 miles and will cost you around $15. From Seville, the ticket costs about $14 for a journey of 150 miles. The most popular bus station is Benalmádena Torrequebrada, located 2 miles from downtown Benalmádena. Benalmádena Puerto Marina is also a commonly used station, and is 0.2 miles from the city center.

Airports near Benalmádena

Airlines serving Benalmádena

Lufthansa
Good (4,695 reviews)
KLM
Good (846 reviews)
SWISS
Good (954 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,585 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,598 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,269 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (491 reviews)
Air France
Good (981 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,599 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,116 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,958 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,437 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,936 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (224 reviews)
Finnair
Good (863 reviews)
LOT
Good (681 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,170 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (820 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,726 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (833 reviews)
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Where to stay in Benalmádena

Average rates range from around $118 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $144 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Benalmádena

Most booked hotels in Benalmádena

Estival Torrequebrada
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 3328 reviews)
$158+
Hotel Benalma Costa del Sol
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 3859 reviews)
$161+
Hotel Apartamentos Bajondillo
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 16636 reviews)
$121+
Benalmadena Palace Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 2661 reviews)
$142+
Moon Dreams Calabahia
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 3415 reviews)
$71+
Rincon Sol
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 2803 reviews)
$62+

Renting a car in Benalmádena

Renting a car in Benalmádena costs $20 per day, on average, or $121 if you want to rent if for 6 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 49% cheaper than airport locations in Benalmádena.

Expect to pay $6.78 per gallon in Benalmádena (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 Benalmádena is Economy (Ford Fiesta or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Citroen C1 or similar) are, on average, 86% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Benalmádena costs $20 per day, on average, or $121 if you want to rent if for 6 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 49% cheaper than airport locations in Benalmádena.

Expect to pay $6.78 per gallon in Benalmádena (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 Benalmádena is Economy (Ford Fiesta or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Citroen C1 or similar) are, on average, 86% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.