Costa del Sol · Mijas Costa
Boat hire in Mijas
Boat hire in Mijas: one skippered charter company registered in the municipality, boarding at Fuengirola or Marbella, and the Costa del Sol fleet a few kilometres away: Fuengirola (27), Marbella (29) and Benalmádena (37). With phone, website and Google rating. No commission.
- Companies
- 1
- skippered charter
- Price
- €250 – 4,000 / day
- indicative
- Licence
- No licence needed up to 5 m and 15 hp
- Season
- April – October
- peak July and August
The boat hire company in Mijas
Hiring a boat in Mijas
Mijas Costa has 12 km of beach between Fuengirola and Marbella (La Cala de Mijas, Calahonda, Riviera del Sol) but no harbour, and its only registered rental company is a skippered charter that boards in the neighbouring ports. The choice is a step away: Fuengirola, 7 km, with 27 companies and the biggest concentration of no-licence boats on the Costa del Sol; Marbella, 11 km, with 29; Benalmádena, 12 km, with 37. From Fuengirola you cruise off La Cala de Mijas and Calahonda, open coast with a calm sea most of the summer.
The season runs from April to October, with companies open all year along the whole Costa del Sol. Malaga airport is 25 minutes away.
Ports and departure areas
Puerto de Fuengirola
Reference harbour 7 km away; Mijas Costa has no harbour.Types of boat you can hire in Mijas
Skippered
- Requirement
- None: the skipper is in charge
- Companies
- 1 dedicated company
- Price
- boat price plus €50 – 250 per day (indicative)
Motorboat or RIB
- Requirement
- ICC or a Spanish PNB/PER licence
- Price
- €250 – 650 / day (indicative)
How much does it cost to hire a boat in Mijas
Indicative high-season prices from the directory's reference table, reviewed September 2026: a no-licence motorboat costs €120–250 a day; a RIB of 6–8 m, €250–650; a 10–12 m sailing yacht, €400–900 bareboat or €600–1,500 skippered; a catamaran, €1,000–2,500; a skippered motor yacht, from €900. Expect 20–40% less outside July and August. Deposits run from €300 to €2,000 and fuel is extra. Each company sets its own prices.
Boat trips and excursions
GoBoating Fishing & Boat Charters in Malaga
Romantic Boat Tour Marbella / Romantische Boots Touren Marbella
Frequently asked questions
Can I hire a boat in Mijas?
A skippered charter from the one company registered here, boarding in Fuengirola or Marbella; for bareboat, Fuengirola (27 companies, 7 km) is the nearest and has ten with no-licence boats.
Do I need a licence?
Not for a motorboat up to 5 metres and 15 hp, in daylight and near the coast, which Fuengirola has plenty of. Yachts and bigger RIBs need an ICC or Spanish licence, or a skipper.
How much does a boat cost in Mijas?
A skippered charter from €600 a day; a motor yacht with skipper from €900; a no-licence motorboat from Fuengirola, €120–250; a RIB with licence, €250–650. Indicative high-season ranges; fuel and deposit are extra.
Where can I go from Mijas Costa?
Along the 12 km of beach from Fuengirola to Calahonda and Cabopino, with sandy anchorages off La Cala; open coast, no coves, and Marbella about 8 miles from Fuengirola harbour.
Where do boats leave from?
From the Puerto Deportivo de Fuengirola, 7 km away, or from Cabopino and Marbella to the west; Mijas Costa has no harbour of its own.