We won’t deceive you: If you clicked on this article because of the photo, this beautiful villa on a golf course in Marbella is not one of the budget holiday homes in Malaga this summer.
In fact, in the high season months on the Costa del Sol, prices for holiday homes can reach 3,000 euros per week.
We echo a press release from the company Holidu which has compiled a list of budget holiday homes in Malaga.
- No refuelling fee
- Free cancellation
- Hire without intermediaries
- Pay when you pick up your car
As mentioned before, in the summer season the Costa del Sol is one of the most popular holiday destinations.
While many tourists opt to stay in a hotel, others prefer to rent a holiday home. And of course, along the Costa del Sol, the offer for both options is enormous.
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The most sought after dates
If you are planning to spend your holidays this summer in Malaga and have not yet made your reservation, don’t wait much longer.
The tourist flats in Malaga are already at 70% occupancy for this summer, being booked up to two months in advance.
This also applies to car hire at Malaga airport.
For this summer, the average search for a stay is 7 nights, with the weeks 20-27 July and 3-10 August being the most popular.
What type of holiday accommodation are you looking for?
ln Malaga city holiday flats are more focused on a city break and most of them are conveniently located in the city centre, within walking distance of the old town, museums and port.
Holiday flats are very popular and there is a wide variety, both in terms of price and location along the coast.
Without a doubt, renting a house or even a villa adds a special flavour to our holidays, who can deny it?
So, in terms of types of accommodation, holiday houses top the list of bookings. In second place, there are villas, in third place holiday flats and rural houses occupying the fourth position. The latter are mentioned in a later section.
In terms of the most sought-after services, private swimming pools are the most popular, followed by air conditioning, internet, barbecue and pet-friendly accommodation.
- By the way, here you can find dog friendly hotels on the Costa del Sol.
Budget holiday homes in Malaga this summer
Among the cheapest destinations are Manilva, Nerja, Torrox and Torremolinos.
If you choose to spend your holidays in Benalmadena, Fuengirola or Malaga, you will have to spend a little more, but they are still among the most affordable budget holiday homes in Malaga.
The most expensive destinations in Malaga
It’s no wonder that Estepona and Marbella top the ranking of the most expensive properties in Malaga, being the most exclusive destinations on the Costa del Sol.
And, in case you were thinking of spending a budget holiday in Mijas, you might be interested to know that it is now the third most expensive destination for a holiday home in Malaga.
The popular alternative: Rural holidays
All this is giving you a headache and all you want is peace and relaxation, why not try something different? Maybe you’re looking for rural tourism in Malaga, far away from the bustling coast.
Get away from the crowds and enjoy nature, fir forests, rivers and mountains. You can find all this in Malaga. Just a few kilometres from the coast.
There is a huge offer of rural houses in Malaga. They are mostly small and medium sized renovated farmhouses with swimming pool.
But take into account, these are also very popular in summer.
Take a look at our article Rural tourism in Malaga and get inspired!
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