Benidorm travel guide
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You're Going to Love Benidorm
With a population of 71,034, Benidorm is a must-see destination in Valencia, Spain. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 9 days in order to fully appreciate everything Benidorm has to offer.
When to visit Benidorm
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Benidorm in August, when the average temperature is 26 °C, and the highest can go up to 29 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 7 °C, with an average temperature of 12 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in October, when precipitation is around 61 mm. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Benidorm, with an average rainfall of 4 mm.
How to Get to Benidorm
Plane
Although Benidorm doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC), which is located 30 miles from Benidorm. The shortest flight to Benidorm from Singapore departs from Singapore and takes around 25h 25m.
Train
Renfe is the most popular train carrier serving Benidorm, followed by iryo. The train journey from Benidorm to Valencia takes 2h 08m and costs around S$ 31 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Madrid, expect to pay about S$ 49 for a 2h 23m trip.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Benidorm, including FlixBus, ALSA and Renfe. From Valencia, the bus ride to Benidorm takes 130 miles and will cost you around S$ 16. From Madrid, the ticket costs about S$ 45 for a journey of 145 miles. The most popular bus station is Benidorm Av. de Europa, located 0.3 miles from the city centre of Benidorm. Benidorm Benimar is also a commonly used station, and is 0.0 miles from the city centre.
Airlines serving Benidorm
Where to stay in Benidorm
From 5-star hotels such as the Asia Gardens Hotel & Thai Spa, a Royal Hideaway Hotel to great affordable options like the Hotel Bilbaino, Benidorm offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around S$ 111 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to S$ 182 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Pension La Orozca and Hostal Boutique Benidorm Blue Beach. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Benidorm, with prices from S$ 51 to S$ 396 per night. Levante is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Benidorm are about 29% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.
Where to stay in popular areas of Benidorm
Most booked hotels in Benidorm
Hiring a car in Benidorm
Expect to pay S$ 2.45 per litre in Benidorm (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between S$ 29.33 and S$ 39.11. The most frequently booked car type in Benidorm is Standard (Class Convertible or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Hyundai i10 or similar) is, on average, 89% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.