How much does a trip to Málaga cost?
Málaga sits below Madrid and Barcelona at every tier, and the biggest swings are your dates — Semana Santa and the mid-August Feria reprice the whole city, while November to February is the cheapest stretch of the year. Set your trip below for an honest estimate in euros — a range, not a fake-precise number — across lodging, food, getting around and sightseeing. Adjust the nights, travelers, hotel vs. apartment and your style, and the total updates instantly.
Nights
3
Travelers
2
Stay
Style
Estimated total · 3 nights, 2 travelers, mid-range hotel
€740 – €1,430
≈ €250–€480 per day · excludes flights
Lodging — 1 room × 3 nights per room · €110–€200/night | €330 – €600 |
Food — 2 travelers × 3 days €45–€80/person/day | €270 – €480 |
Buses, Cercanías & taxis EMT and Cercanías fares · €6–€14/person/day | €35 – €85 |
Attractions & activities €18–€45/person/day | €110 – €270 |
- These are ranges from typical prices — estimates, not quotes. Real costs shift with season, dates and choices.
- Excludes flights / getting there.
- Hotel lodging assumes ~2 travelers per room.
- Budget leans on the free + cheap; premium assumes restaurants, guided experiences and comfort.
Want the plan those costs pay for? See Málaga in 3 days and where to stay. For ways to cut costs — starting with the free Sunday windows at the Alcazaba and the Picasso museum — read Málaga on a budget.