Malaga Car Hire

Malaga information

Malaga is located in the southern part of Spain on the coast of the Mediterranean Sea, known as Costa del Sol (the Sunny Coast). It is one of the eight regional capitals of andalucia and the biggest coastal city in the south with approximately 600,000 inhabitants. The town is located near Sevilla and Granada and the strategically good position in the Mediterranean Sea makes it easy accessible from the Sea.

The most important industrial sectors in Malaga are the agricultural and the tourism industry. The climate, with more than 300 days of sun and a year around average temperature of 23ºC (73ºF), makes Malaga a perfect location to grow olives and fruits like lemons and oranges. The perfect weather in Malaga together with the many beautiful beaches in the area make the province one of the most popular places for tourists to visit in spain. Apart from the above sectors Malaga town has the second largest industrial port in spain and it also has an important production of textile and alimentary products.

The town of Malaga is a very fascinating town with a rich and unique history , which gives visitors a great variety of interesting things to do and see.

Apart from all the cultural attractions, Malaga is a perfect location to enjoy life. The relaxed Mediterranean atmosphere and the perfect climate have during nearly half a decade attracted many foreigners (both tourists and foreigners settling down in spain).
The people in Malaga, called Malagueños, are known for going out a lot at night for a chat, a drink or to eat out. The town therefore has a great variation of restaurants, bars and bodegas, which normally are busy throughout the week. The Malagueños are also known for loving everything about their town and they are particularly proud of their two world famous citizens, the painter Pablo Picasso and the actor Antonio Banderas.

Malaga Airport information

Malaga Airport is located about 6km West of the Malaga city, just off the main Coast Road (N340) and the new toll road which runs to Estepona. When leaving the airport by car, and approaching the N340, the Left hand lane which takes you across the flyover goes to the Malaga, Granada, Motril, Nerja and the Eastern Costa del Sol, whereas the right hand lane is for Torremolinos, Benalmadena, Fuengirola, Marbella, Estepona, Sotogrande, Gibraltar, Cadiz, and all other points on the western Costa del Sol.

Malaga Airport Train Service

Train Service from Malaga Airport to Málaga City and Fuengirola
The train station is outside the international terminal. Take the lift in the arrivals hall up to the Departures hall. Walk outside onto the upper level parking area, and turn right. Follow the signs over the footbridge to the train station.
Look out for this sign above the station
To Málaga City
First train 07.15 then at 45 and 15 minutes pas the hour. Last train 23.45 journey time 12 mins
To Fuengirola
First train 06.13 then at 43 and 13 minutes pas the hour. Last train 22.43 journey time 29 mins.

Malaga Airport Bus Service

The Bus stop is located just outside the main arrivals hall (turn right on leaving and walk 40m)
Frequent bus Service from the Airport to Málaga City Service No 19
This is an urban bus, it may leave the airport empty but fill with passengers en-route so be prepared if you have a lot of luggage.
From the Malaga Airport bus and train station every 1/2 hour
First Bus: 07.00
Last Bus: 24.00
From Malaga bus and train station to the Airport every 1/2 hour
First Bus: 06.30
Last Bus: 23.30
Direct coach service from Málaga Airport to Marbella bus station.