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How much does a trip to Málaga, Spain cost?
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A 3-night trip to Málaga, Spain for 2 people costs about €920 on a mid-range budget, from €225 travelling cheaply up to €1,260 in comfort. Totals cover accommodation, food and drinks, local transport and sights; flights are extra.
Updated September 2026
Trip cost calculator
3-4 star hotel, restaurants, a taxi now and then
| Stay | €620 |
| Food & drinks | €150 |
| Local transport | €64 |
| Sights & activities | €84 |
| Total | €920 |
Cost per person per day in Málaga, Spain
| Budget | Mid-range | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stay | €13 | €105 | €130 |
| Food & drinks | €15 | €25 | €35 |
| Local transport | €3.5 | €11 | €18 |
| Sights & activities | €5.5 | €14 | €28 |
| Total per person per day | €37 | €155 | €210 |
What things cost in Málaga, Spain
Hotel room per night
- Budget€27
- Mid-range€205
- Comfort€260
Live nightly rates for a double room near the centre: median of 18 hotels on Agoda for a night next month.
- Restaurant meal€10.71
- Street food or quick meal€3.57
- Coffee€1.52
- Beer€3.12
- Taxi per km€1.07
- Public transport ticket€1.40
Hotels in Málaga, Spain
Budget: €27 · Mid-range: €205 · Comfort: €260
See hotel prices for your datesMoney tips for Málaga, Spain
- Fair taxi price (official, daytime): €20 - €30. Use the official taxi rank at the arrivals level. Metered daytime fares to the centre run roughly 20-30 euros. Decline unlicensed drivers who approach inside the terminal and confirm the meter is running before departure.
- Best alternative: Airport Express bus (line A) from outside the arrivals terminal to Paseo del Parque in the centre. (€4)
- Validate your ticket or tap your contactless card when boarding buses and before entering Metro gates. Tickets are single-use and cannot be reused after validation. Failing to validate is treated as travelling without a ticket. Fine without a valid ticket: €80.
- Tipping is not obligatory. In restaurants 5-10% is appreciated for good service. Taxi drivers do not expect tips, and rounding up on tours is common but optional.
- Most restaurants near the cathedral and along the seafront print menu prices that already include service. Be cautious of places that present menus without prices or add cover charges without stating them in advance. Bread or olives brought to the table may be charged unless you decline them.
- Always choose to be charged in euros and decline dynamic currency conversion at ATMs and card terminals. Prefer ATMs attached to major banks, which charge lower fees than independent machines on the street. Some independent ATM brands in the centre apply high withdrawal fees; check the on-screen fee before confirming.
Tickets for the top sights
Check current prices and book official tickets in advance.
How we calculate
Stay is a double room shared by two (one room per two travelers). Food assumes two cheap meals, a modest dinner and a coffee on a budget, a cheap lunch, a restaurant dinner, coffee and a drink mid-range and restaurant meals, coffees and drinks in comfort. Transport is a daily public transport allowance, plus taxis in the higher tiers. Sights is an average daily allowance for entry tickets and activities. Everything is per day of the trip; a 3-night trip counts 3 days.
Not included: flights, travel insurance, city tax (usually a few euros per person per night, paid at the hotel), shopping and nightlife.
Estimates from average local prices and live hotel rates; exchange rates as of 2026-10-06. Your trip can cost more or less.