Almería travel guide
Almería Tourism | Almería Guide
You're Going to Love Almería
With a population of 188,810, Almería is a must-see destination in Andalusia, Spain.
When to visit Almería
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Almería in July, when the average temperature is 26 °C, and the highest can go up to 30 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 8 °C, with an average temperature of 13 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in October, when precipitation is around 28 mm. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Almería, with an average rainfall of 1 mm.
How to Get to Almería
Plane
When flying to Almería, you’ll arrive at Almeria Airport (LEI), which is located 5 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Almería from Malaysia departs from Kuala Lumpur and takes around 22h 35m.
Train
Renfe is the only carrier operating train routes to Almería. The train journey from Almería to Seville takes 6h 09m and costs around RM 306 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Madrid, expect to pay about RM 373 for a 6h 26m trip. The train station in Almería is called Almería, and is located 0.3 miles from the city centre.
Car
Another option to get to Almería is to pick up a car hire from Seville, which is about 198 miles from Almería. You’ll find branches of Europcar and Goldcar Rental SP, among others, in Seville.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Almería, including ALSA, Bus and FlixBus. From Málaga, the bus ride to Almería takes 150 miles and will cost you around RM 201. From Alicante, the ticket costs about RM 205 for a journey of 260 miles. The most popular bus station is Almería, located 0.3 miles from the city centre of Almería. Almería Murcia is also a commonly used station, and is 0.4 miles from the city centre.
Airlines serving Almería
Where to stay in Almería
Average rates range from around RM 316 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to RM 507 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Albergue Inturjoven Almería - Hostel and Sol Almería.
Where to stay in popular areas of Almería
Most booked hotels in Almería
Hiring a car in Almería
Expect to pay RM 8.51 per litre in Almería (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between RM 102.05 and RM 136.06. The most frequently booked car type in Almería is Economy (Class Economy Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Audi Q2 or similar) is, on average, 76% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.