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 centre. The shortest flight to Mijas from Ireland departs from Dublin and takes around 2h 59m.
iryo is the most popular train carrier serving Mijas, followed by Renfe. The train journey from Mijas to Seville takes 2h 13m and costs around €30 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Madrid, expect to pay about €22 for a 2h 42m trip.
Another option to get to Mijas is to pick up a car hire from Málaga, which is about 15 miles from Mijas. You’ll find branches of Delpaso and Goldcar Rental SP, among others, in Málaga.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Mijas, including ALSA, iryo and FlixBus. From Granada, the bus ride to Mijas takes 105 miles and will cost you around €17. From Seville, the ticket costs about €28 for a journey of 150 miles.
Average rates range from around €111 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to €205 and up for a 5-star experience.
Expect to pay €1.67 per litre in Mijas (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between €19.97 and €26.63. The most frequently booked car type in Mijas is Compact (Ford Puma or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Citroen C3 or similar) is, on average, 87% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.