Malaga Airport

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

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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.

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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
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
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

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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
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.

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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.

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