A taxi from Malaga Airport to Hotel Riu Costa del Sol costs around €15–25 and takes approximately 15–20 minutes. For a guaranteed pickup, fixed price, and no waiting, a pre-booked private transfer is the best option. This is one of the shortest and most affordable airport-to-hotel transfers on the Costa del Sol.
- 01Taxi: ~€15–25, around 15–20 min – no toll on this route
- 02Private transfer: best option – fixed price, hotel entrance pickup
- 03Only ~10–14 km from the airport – one of the closest hotels on the coast
- 04Pre-book for early morning arrivals – taxi ranks can be slow at peak hours
- 05No train needed – road transfer is fast and straightforward
Taxi from Malaga Airport to Hotel Riu Costa del Sol
A licensed taxi from Malaga Airport to Hotel Riu Costa del Sol typically costs €15–25 in daytime conditions. The route uses the A-7 coastal road – no toll applies. Taxis are available 24/7 from the rank outside Terminal 3. For two people sharing, a taxi is a competitive and practical option on this short route.
Night-time, weekend, and public holiday surcharges apply. For early morning arrivals or peak season travel, a pre-booked transfer removes the risk of a long queue at the rank.
Hotel Riu Costa del Sol is just 10–14 km from the airport – one of the shortest airport-to-hotel journeys on the Costa del Sol. A taxi at ~€15–25 is very affordable, but a pre-booked transfer guarantees your pickup time and hotel entrance drop-off.
Private Transfer: The Best Option
For most travellers, a pre-booked private transfer is the best option for getting from Malaga Airport to Hotel Riu Costa del Sol. Fixed price from ~€35, meet & greet inside arrivals, and direct delivery to the hotel entrance. No meter, no waiting at the rank, no stress after a long flight.
A pre-booked private transfer picks you up inside arrivals with a name board and drives you directly to the hotel entrance on the Torremolinos beachfront.
Other Options
Train: The Cercanías C1 stops at Torremolinos station, approximately 1 km from Hotel Riu Costa del Sol. Fares from ~€2, journey around 25 minutes from the airport. A practical budget option for solo travellers with light luggage.
Bus: The Avanza bus runs from the airport to Torremolinos from ~€3, taking approximately 20–25 minutes.
When to Leave for the Airport
If you are departing from Hotel Riu Costa del Sol to Malaga Airport, leave at least 2 hours before your flight in normal conditions, and 2.5 hours in peak summer. The 15–20 minute drive gives a comfortable check-in buffer.
For early morning flights before 07:00, pre-book your return transfer the night before. Taxi rank availability at Torremolinos before dawn can be limited.
For the full Torremolinos transfer guide see Malaga Airport to Torremolinos. For the return journey see Torremolinos to Malaga Airport. Similar hotels nearby: Meliá Costa del Sol · Sol Príncipe Torremolinos · Hotel Isabel Torremolinos · Blue Sea Al Andalus. For premium transfers see the airport VIP transfer guide.
FAQ – Taxi from Malaga Airport to Hotel Riu Costa del Sol
Sources: Malaga Airport (AGP) official transport information (April 2026).
