Malaga Prices & Travel Costs

Last Updated: Dec 2022

Malaga is the largest city in Spain’s Costa del Sol and it’s one of the few places along the beach that includes some cultural offerings to go along with the sunbathing and drinking. But it’s here as a typical example of low to mid-range cities all along the Costa del Sol.

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Travel Costs to Malaga

Population 568,000
Area 1,046,000
Timezone UTC+1
Currency Euro
Airports Malaga-Costa del Sol Airport (AGP)
1 USD = 0.9200 EUR
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Accommodation Costs in Malaga

Malaga Hotel Seasons

Malaga Hotel Prices

Rating Price(USD)
starstarstarstarstar15.22 - 76.09
starstarstarstarstar17.39 - 94.57
starstarstarstarstar41.30 - 106.52
starstarstarstarstar47.83 - 164.13
starstarstarstarstar241.30 - 489.13

Malaga Hostels Prices

Type Price(USD)
Hostel Bed13.04 - 27.17

Malaga Attractions Prices

Location Description Type Price(USD)
AlcazabaA Moorish castle that was built in the 11th century, Alcazaba is a great place to spend a few hours walking around.
adult
10.87
Castillo de GibralfaroLocated behind Alcazaba, you'll get great views of the city along with the gardens.
adult
3.26
Malaga CathedralCentered right in the middle of the city, this beautiful cathedral is well worth the visit with stunning art. Closed on Sundays.
adult
5.43

Malaga Food and Drink Prices

Food Type Description Price(USD)
Budget breakfastOutside of the hotel, you'll find lots of breakfast options that are both tasty and inexpensive.2.17 - 5.43
Budget lunchMediterranean food is a lunch specialty but there are options for international dishes.5.43 - 10.87
Budget dinnerDinner prices tend to vary with wine options upping the overall price. 10.87 - 18.48
Beer .33L bottleCheap local lager is pretty easy to find if that's what you want.1.09 - 3.26

Malaga Transport Prices

Type Price(USD)
Taxi from airport to Malaga city center18.48 - 28.26
Public bus from airport to Malaga city center3.26
Train from airport to Malaga city center2.17
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When to visit Malaga

Temperature and rainfall

Month High F Low F Precip (inches)
January62453.1
February64462.1
March66481.9
April70511.6
May75560.9
June81630.5
July86680.1
August86700.2
September82650.6
October75582.2
November68513.7
December63473.4

Malaga Weather advice

Sunrise and sunset

21 Mar7:20am7:30pm
21 Jun6:59am9:40pm
21 Sep8:05am8:16pm
21 Dec8:26am6:05pm

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