If you plan to fly into Malaga, really the best  way to get there is by taking a direct flight – if available from your city of course.

This is probably the most expensive medium to reach Malaga but it is definitely hassle free. If you are on a budget however, you could fly into one of the many European cities like London, Berlin, Dublin, Paris or even Madrid – from there you can take a cheaper budget flight to Malaga Airport - www.aena.es.

The Malaga Airport is about 5 miles from the center of Malaga and this is the primary airport for entire Costa Del Sol area.

Once you have arrived in Malaga, there are several ways to get from the Malaga Airport to your hotel: either by bus or train, a taxi or even a rental car.

If you wish to travel by bus, the best place to start is here – http://www.andalucia.com/travel/airports/malagabus.htm

If you prefer the train, then you can get all the information here –  http://www.andalucia.com/travel/airports/malagatrain.htm

If you would like to take one of the plentiful Taxis in the city, you will have a comfortable ride and the price is not too expensive. Short trips through the city of Malaga usually average around 5 Euros ($8US) and the cost of a taxi ride to the airport will set you back by anywhere between 12 Euro and 15 Euro ($19 -$23).

The color of Malaga taxis is usually white and they are easy to spot. Just keep in mind that it may be difficult get a cab during the four rush hours of the city — usually between 8 a.m.-9:30 a.m, then the 12:30 p.m.-2:30 p.m. timeframe and then 3:30 p.m.-5 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m.

Municipal Taxi – 34 952 333 333

Taxi Union – 34 952 040 804

Unitaxi – 34 952 122 040

You can take also take a long distance train to Malaga from Sevilla, although you have to change trains in Bobadilla – there are a lot of trains split in half and they go in different directions from there.  So if you are going to Malaga, you have to make sure that your half of the train is not on it’s way to Granada, and vice versa (but if you do end up in Granada – don’t worry, it’s a nice place too )

Finally – by Car – getting around by car is probably the least friendly way to get around the city especially if you are on you Malaga vacation. Parking for your car can be a hassle and dealing with traffic will be stressful especially during the four rush hours (the morning and evening commute of between 8 a.m.-9:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. are probably the busiest).

Also, rental cars are a frequent target for petty thieves. Even if a can of Soda or a paper bag is left on the seat, it can attract unwanted attention. But if you still want to rent a car during your Malaga vacation, you will be pleased to know that almost all the big rental car companies are located at Malaga Airport.  You can get more information at Avis ( www.avis.es) and Hertz ( www.hertz.es) which are two of the most popular options.