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BENALMÁDENA · COSTA DEL SOL · FAMILY SUV
Rent a BMW X1 at Benalmádena
The BMW X1 is an example of our Family SUV class. Benalmádena is three towns stacked on a hillside — beachfront, Arroyo de la Miel and the old pueblo at the top. A car ties the levels together and puts Málaga Airport just 20 minutes away.
5 seats 3 large bags automatic petrol
Available at Benalmádena
You'll get a BMW X1 or a similar car from our Family SUV class. Booking confirms the class, not the exact model.
Available at Benalmádena
You'll get a BMW X1 or a similar car from our Family SUV class. Booking confirms the class, not the exact model.
Specs
5 seats · 5 doors · automatic · petrol
PICKUP & RETURN
Pickup at Benalmádena
Pickup points sit mainly on the Costa around Puerto Marina and the N-340 avenue; delivery to hotels on any of the three levels is common — worth it if you stay up in the pueblo.
Driving & parking
The A-7 along the bottom of town puts Málaga 25 minutes east and Fuengirola 10 minutes west. The climb to the pueblo is steep and winding — an automatic makes life easier.
Parking
Fine on the Costa — car parks at Puerto Marina and the beachfront. The pueblo is tight: park at its edge and walk in. Check hotel garage height limits for SUVs.
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ROUTES
Routes from Benalmádena
DESTINATIONS
Worth the drive from Benalmádena
Caminito del Rey
Málaga · 65 km
The famous cliff-hung walkway through the Gaitanes gorge is a one-way, two-entrance affair in the middle of nowhere — which makes a car by far the easiest way to do it, and turns the trip into a full lake-and-mountain day out.
Fuengirola
Málaga · 30 km
A relaxed, family-friendly resort midway between Málaga and Marbella, with a 7 km promenade, a Moorish castle and one of Spain's best small zoos — and very easy parking.
Mijas
Málaga · 30 km
A whitewashed village perched 400 metres above the Costa del Sol, twenty minutes up the hill from Fuengirola — postcard lanes, sweeping sea views and an easy first taste of white-village Andalusia.
Torremolinos
Málaga · 15 km
The original Costa del Sol resort, just minutes from Málaga airport, pairs long sandy beaches with the old fishing quarter of La Carihuela — famed for its beachfront seafood. The handiest first or last stop of a trip.
Frequently asked · Benalmádena
Pickup points sit mainly down on the Costa, around Puerto Marina and the main avenue. If you're staying in Arroyo de la Miel or up in the pueblo, ask for delivery instead — most suppliers bring the car to hotels and apartments on any of the three levels, which beats trekking downhill. With Málaga Airport just 20 minutes away, compare its prices too before you book.
Down on the Costa it's straightforward: car parks at Puerto Marina and along the beachfront. The old pueblo at the top is the tricky part — its lanes are narrow, steep and short on turning space, so park at the pueblo's edge and walk in. In August, arrive before noon. If your hotel has a garage, check the height limit before booking an SUV.
EU/EEA, UK and US licenses are accepted in Spain. An IDP is recommended (not required) for US, Canada and Australia drivers — bring the original license too. Check your home country's rule before you fly.
Yes — one-way drop-off to Seville, Granada or Almería is common from Málaga Airport. Expect a €40–€90 fee depending on the supplier and class. Drop-off outside Andalusia varies.
May–June and September are ideal — warm sea, sunshine and far fewer crowds than peak summer. July and August are hot and busy, so book the car early. Winters are mild and quiet, great for driving the white villages without traffic.