How much do five days in Malaga cost?
Budget around €379 per person for five days in Malaga (Spain), flight included: €54 for the return ticket — the best fare actually observed, from Geneva in November 2026 — and about €325 on the ground, that is €65 a day for simple accommodation, meals and local transport. This destination is affordable: prices on the ground stay below western European levels, especially for food and transport; accommodation is what varies with the season.
Budget by length of stay
| Length | Return flight | On the ground | Total budget |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 days | €54 | €195 | €249 |
| 5 days | €54 | €325 | €379 |
| 7 days | €54 | €455 | €509 |
| 10 days | €54 | €650 | €704 |
| 14 days | €54 | €910 | €964 |
Per person, flight at the best observed fare (€54 from Geneva), living costs at the country average (€65/day). The fare barely depends on the length of the trip if you stay flexible on dates; it is time on the ground that drives the bill.
By travel style (five days)
| Style | Per day | Five days on the ground | Total with flight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoestring | €46 | €227 | €281 |
| Standard | €65 | €325 | €379 |
| Comfort | €117 | €585 | €639 |
- Shoestring: hostel or a room in someone’s home, street food and markets, public transport.
- Standard: two- or three-star hotel or a rental, simple restaurants, the odd taxi and one paid visit a day.
- Comfort: well-located four-star hotel, good restaurants, taxis or a rental car, activities without counting.
Indicative split of a “standard” day in Malaga: accommodation ≈ €29, meals ≈ €23, transport and sundries ≈ €13.
The flight: which city to leave from?
| From | Best return fare | Month | Five-day budget |
|---|---|---|---|
| Geneva | €54 | November 2026 | €379 |
| Nantes | €57 | December 2026 | €382 |
| Paris | €70 | January 2027 | €395 |
| Brussels | €81 | January 2027 | €406 |
| Bordeaux | €110 | December 2026 | €435 |
| Nice | €116 | October 2026 | €441 |
| Marseille | €130 | October 2026 | €455 |
| Strasbourg | €171 | October 2026 | €496 |
| Montpellier | €188 | October 2026 | €513 |
| Lyon | €194 | October 2026 | €519 |
| Lille | €221 | October 2026 | €546 |
Latest fare recorded for each city (recorded on Oct 4), best month for each. Click a city for its next 12 months.
When to go to Malaga to pay less
Five-day budget including the flight, for the months where a fare was recorded. Temperatures are monthly normals (Open-Meteo), not forecasts.
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Frequently asked questions
How much do five days in Malaga cost?
Budget around €379 per person for five days in Malaga, flight included: €54 for the return flight (best fare observed from Geneva in November 2026) and about €325 on the ground (€65 a day for simple accommodation, meals and transport). On a shoestring you get down to €281; in comfort you climb to €639.
What daily budget should I plan for in Malaga?
About €65 per person per day for a “standard” trip (national average — Spain: simple accommodation, three meals, local transport), €46 on a shoestring and €117 in comfort. Paid activities, insurance and shopping not included.
Is Malaga an expensive destination?
At €65 a day, Malaga is affordable: prices on the ground stay below western European levels, especially for food and transport; accommodation is what varies with the season.
How much is the plane ticket to Malaga?
The best return fare recorded in the last three days is €54 from Geneva, up to €221 from Lille. The full 12-month calendar is on each route page.
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Where do these prices come from?
The fares shown are real observed prices from recent flight searches (round trip, per person), refreshed continuously. They give a reliable snapshot of the market, but can change hour to hour: the final price is always verified with the booking partner when you book.
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