Malaga Airport

About Malaga Airport
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About Malaga Airport

Malaga-Costa del Sol Airport (as it's officially known), lies just five miles (eight kilometres) from Malaga city centre and the airport serves the Costa del Sol in Spain. It is the busiest international airport of Andalusia.

About Malaga Airport
Aiport name	Malaga-Costa del Sol Airport
Serving	Costa del Sol, Spain
Location	8 km (5 miles) southwest of Malaga
IATA code	AGP
ICAO code	LEMG
Flight information	Arrivals / Departures

Malaga Airport weather

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Maximum daytime temperature °C	14	16	17	19	23	27	30	30	27	22	18	15
Hours of sunshine (daily)	5	6	7	7	9	11	11	11	8	7	6	5
Days with some rainfall	14	13	12	11	8	5	3	3	4	9	12	13
Sea temperature °C	15	15	15	16	17	20	22	23	22	19	17	16

The Malaga Airport weather guide above shows the weather by month in Malaga, Costa del Sol, Spain. Check out the live weather forecast to see the outlook for the next 5 days.

Malaga Airport car hire

There's no better way to experience everything the Costa del Sol and its surrounding areas have to offer than by car.

The sandy shores of Playa Malagueta, Malaga © Luis Pizarro - Adobe Stock Image

Enjoy the laidback nature of Nerja, the busy resorts of Torremolinos and the luxurious places to eat and sleep in Marbella, or head inland to the historic white-washed hill-top town of Casares.

Choose from the following car rental companies serving Malaga Airport:

Car hire companies	Postcode
Alamo^* Av. del Comandante García Morato, 22	29004	Details
Avis^* Malaga Airport	29004	Details
Budget^* Budget Aeropuerto de Malaga	29004	Details
Centauro^* C/ de Pascal, 42 Pol. Ind. Villa Rosa, Malaga	29004	Details
Enterprise^* Avda. Comandante Garcia Morato 22	29004	Details
Europcar^* Avd. Garcia Morato s.n.,	29004	Details
Hertz^* Av. Garcia Morato s/n	29004	Details
OK Mobility^* Av. del Comandante García Morato, s/n, Malaga	29004	Details
Sixt^* Malaga Airport Terminal 2 & 3 Arrivals	29004	Details

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Distances to popular destinations

The Costa del Sol has long been a favoured holiday destination with those after reliable sunshine, sangria and the warm waters of the Mediterranean.

From the bustling beaches of Torremolinos and Benalmadena, to the superyacht-rich marina at Marbella and posh clubs of Puerto Banus, there's something to suit every taste and budget along Spain's sunshine coast.

Cheap car hire Malaga Airport: Sunset on Marbella Beach © ctrif - Fotolia.com

By securing cheap car hire at Malaga Airport you not only gain the freedom to explore these various destinations, but further afield to the likes of beautiful Granada, stunning Cadiz or, if you're feeling adventurous, Morocco - a mere hop, skip and short ferry ride away.

Below shows the rough distance and time it takes to get to the Costa del Sol's main holiday resorts by car from Malaga Airport:

Destination	Distance in miles (km)	Estimated travel time (mins)
Benalmádena	10 (15)	20
Casares	59 (94)	90
Estepona	46 (75)	60 - 90
Fuengirola	16 (25)	30
Marbella	31 (50)	45
Mijas	16 (25)	30
Nerja	44 (70)	60
San Pedro de Alcántara	37 (60)	60
Torremolinos	4 (8)	15
Torrox	41 (65)	60

Important information about driving in Spain

If you're planning on finding cheap car hire at Malaga Airport, you need to ensure you know Spain's driving laws and regulations to avoid anything from an on-the-spot fine to worse.

Although your rental provider should include the legally required equipment such as spare warning triangles and a spare tyre, always check you have what is expected. In Spain you'll:

Drive on the right
Have to pay for toll roads, or autopistas, marked as 'A' roads

Remember to carry your documentation at all times when driving including passport, both parts of your driver's licence and any paperwork regarding your cheap car hire at Malaga Airport.

The mountain-top town of Ronda, Costa del Sol © nathandanks.com - Fotolia.com

It's best to swot up on the details of driving in Spain before you go, and if the idea of nipping across to Morocco sounds tempting, do remember to check with your rental provider to ensure you're entitled to do it with your vehicle.

Speed limits

The following outlines the basic speed limits for cars in some areas of Spain. Speeds given are in kilometers per hour (kph) and miles per hour (mph) in brackets:

	Built-up Areas	National Roads	Motorways
Cars (without trailer)	50 (31)	90 - 100 (56 - 62)	120 (75)

Whether you're looking for a small car to nip between resorts, or a large people carrier for all the family, finding cheap car hire from Malaga Airport has never been easier with our deals and discounts for 2024/2025, and will ensure you save on your next vehicle rental.

Malaga Airport transfers

If you're simply looking for Malaga Airport transfers to/from your holiay resort or hotel, consider the following airport transfer providers when booking shuttle buses or private taxis in 2024/2025.