Malaga may not be the most visited destination in Spain, but it’s certainly one of the most splendid. A pleasant year-around climate, breathtaking beaches and a reverberating city life make Malaga the favorite haunt of the crowd-wary tourist. If you have your eyes set on Malaga for your next sojourn, here’s everything about visiting the city, at a glance.

Flight Tickets to Malaga

If you are flying to Malaga from Europe, there are many cheap airlines available—EasyJet, Ryanair, Air Berlin, and Germanwings, just to name a few. The ticket may cost you as low as 75 Euros, depending upon where you are travelling from. Lufthansa, Swiss, and British Airways also operate flights to Malaga, but are much more expensive to travel by. If you are in the US, you can find a number of airlines operating flights to Malaga from all states.

Resources for Air Tickets to Malaga

Cheapoair, Opodo, Easyjet, AirFaresFlights (from India), AirFaresFlights (from Australia), AirFrance, OneTravel, 1800FlyEurope (from USA), Fly, Ryanair

Malaga Car Rentals

Although cycling is the mode of choice for getting around in Malaga, you may need to rent a car if you want to go easy on your legs. There are hardly 10 rent-a-car companies located at the Malaga Airport. When you enter the arrival lounge, you will see a ramp and large car-rental signs pointing you to the ground floor, where the rental-companies’ desks are placed. When you get the keys, the staff will inform you the floor and parking bay number where you can find your car. Make sure that you know exactly what you’ll be paying, as car rents can sometimes include excessive fuel charges. You can also compare prices of car hire in Malaga  online before you travel.

Resources for Malaga Car Rentals

Kemwel, EconomyCarRentals, AutoEurope, HelleHollis, WorldAirportCodes (offers a number of car rental options), EasyCar, Cicar, Auto-Europe, NovaCarHire, CarSpain

Malaga Hotels

Like any popular tourist destination, Malaga also has a variety of hotels ranging from the extravagant to the economical. The hotels rates keep fluctuation around the year, reaching their peak around Easter, when all hotels are almost booked to capacity. The number of low cost B&Bs and budget hotels dominate, where you can spend a night for as low as 70 Euros. A few boutique hotels have come up recently. Try booking a hotel near Plaza de la Constitucion or the cathedral, as you’ll be placed in the center of the city and can walk to just about anywhere. Try to look for genuine online reviews or expert ratings for different hotels in Malaga to avoid unpleasant surprises.

Resources for Malaga Hotels

TripAdvisor, HelleHollis, EasyjetHolidays, SallesHotels, MalagaTurismo, HotelsOasis, Ebookers, BringFido (Pet-friendly hotels), AboutMalaga, World-Guides

Malaga Vacation Rentals

There’s a multitude of fully furnished condos and apartments offering spacious, homelike accommodation in different areas of Malaga. Vacation rentals in Malaga are preferred over hotels by many tourists because these flats are usually located in traditional buildings in residential neighborhoods, and allow you to taste the true flavor of Spanish living. They are more economical compared to the hotels, considering the amount of space and privacy that you get. Some of these vacation rentals offer services such as cleaning, change of linens and towels, swimming pool, etc; while at others you may need to clean up after yourself. You can cook your own meals, do your own laundry, and save money while having the whole apartment to yourself. You can easily rent a 2-bedroom vacation apartment for around 100 Euros. Lodging 4 people in a cheap hotel may cost you twice as much. With that said vacation rentals don’t offer the kind of glitz and services that hotels do. There’s no room service, restaurant, coffee shop, bar, health club and other facilities that come with a good hotel room. When booking a vacation rental, make sure you talk directly to the owner and use reputable resources.

Resources for Malaga Vacation Rentals

AirBnB, HomeAway, FlipKey, OwnerDirect, TripAdvisor, DomeGos (for countryside cottages and villas), GreatRentals, vrbo, BringFido (pet-friendly rentals), HolidayLettings

Malaga Tour Deals

From ancient architecture to chic restaurants and fashion boutiques, and from sublime beaches to rustic museums and rich art galleries, there’s a lot to relish and enjoy during your Malaga vacation. The array of must-see attractions may be a bit too dazzling to navigate on your own. Thanks to the multitude of tours available, you can get around most parts of Malaga without much hassle. You can go for guided bus tours, bike tours, walking tours, cruises, beach tours, rock climbing expeditions, and other entertaining tours.

Resources for Malaga Tour Deals

Viator, SegwayMalagaTours, PanchoTours, TapasinMalaga, BiketoMalaga, MalgaBikeTours, MalagaToursimo, TravBuddy, Malaga Gastronomy Tours, Malaga City Guide