Benidorm travel guide
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You're Going to Love Benidorm
With a population of 71 034, Benidorm is a must-see destination in Valencia, Spain. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 8 days in order to fully appreciate everything Benidorm has to offer.
When to visit Benidorm
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Benidorm in August, when the average temperature is 26 °C, and the highest can go up to 29 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 7 °C, with an average temperature of 12 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in October, when precipitation is around 61 mm. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Benidorm, with an average rainfall of 4 mm.
How to Get to Benidorm
Plane
Although Benidorm doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC), which is located 47 km from Benidorm. The shortest flight to Benidorm from Malaysia departs from Kuala Lumpur and takes around 37h 55m.
Train
Renfe is the most popular train carrier serving Benidorm, followed by iryo.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Benidorm, including ALSA, FlixBus and Renfe. From Valencia, the bus ride to Benidorm takes 193 km and will cost you around RM 185. From Madrid, the ticket costs about RM 175 for a journey of 246 km. The most popular bus station is Benidorm Av. de Europa, located 0.5 km from the city centre of Benidorm. Benidorm Benimar is also a commonly used station, and is 0.0 km from the city centre.
Airlines serving Benidorm
Where to stay in Benidorm
From 5-star hotels such as the Asia Gardens Hotel & Thai Spa, a Royal Hideaway Hotel to great affordable options like the Hotel Bilbaino, Benidorm offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around RM 400 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to RM 638 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Pension La Orozca and Hostal Boutique Benidorm Blue Beach. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Benidorm, with prices from RM 204 to RM 1,418 per night. Levante is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Benidorm are about 27% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.
Where to stay in popular areas of Benidorm
Most booked hotels in Benidorm
Hiring a car in Benidorm
Expect to pay RM 8.49 per litre in Benidorm (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between RM 101.84 and RM 135.79. The most frequently booked car type in Benidorm is Standard (Class Convertible or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Hyundai i10 or similar) is, on average, 89% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.