With a population of 5,154, Mojacar is a must-see destination in Andalusia, Spain. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 6 days in order to fully appreciate everything Mojacar has to offer.
Although Mojacar doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Almeria Airport (LEI), which is located 57 km from Mojacar. The shortest flight to Mojacar from the United Kingdom departs from Manchester and takes around 3h.
Renfe is the only carrier operating train routes to Mojacar. The train journey from Mojacar to Málaga takes 4h 26m and costs around £37 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Seville, expect to pay about £51 for a 5h 52m trip.
Another option to get to Mojacar is to pick up a car hire from Málaga, which is about 233 km from Mojacar. You’ll find branches of Delpaso and Goldcar Rental SP, among others, in Málaga.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Mojacar, including ALSA, Bus and FlixBus. From Málaga, the bus ride to Mojacar takes 290 km and will cost you around £35. From Alicante, the ticket costs about £41 for a journey of 435 km. The most popular bus station is Mojacar Sopalmo, located 10 km from the city centre of Mojacar. Mojacar Macenas is also a commonly used station, and is 6 km from the city centre.
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hotel Rancho del Mar and Hotel Virgen del Mar.
Hiring a car in Mojacar costs £32 per day, on average, or £190 if you want to hire it for 6 days.
You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 22% more expensive than at Almeria.
Expect to pay £1.41 per litre in Mojacar (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £16.86 and £22.48. Mini (Toyota Aygo or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Mojacar, while also 30% cheaper than other types, on average.