One of the major focal points of Malta's little size is that getting around is simple and you won't require much travel time to investigate the nation. Malta offers a cutting edge, generally modest and solid open transport arrangement of course transports, excellent taxi administrations and different kinds of transport.
At the end of the day: There are great (and modest) methods for getting around Malta and Gozo on your vacation.
In this article, I'll demonstrate to all of you the diverse sorts of transport and a little information on enlisting an auto and driving in Malta.
Getting Around in Malta using public transport
The main sort of open transport in Malta these days is an arrangement of course transports. There's no underground or metro and in spite of the fact that a railroad benefit once existed (late nineteenth/mid twentieth century) all that remaining parts are old prepare station structures.
The transport courses, worked by Malta Public Transport can go anyplace you need to go in Malta and Gozo in the vicinity of 5:30am and 11:00pm. A night benefit keeps running on Friday and Saturday evenings and on open occasions.
Getting around Malta by transport won't not be the quickest way, but rather other than strolling or cycling it is doubtlessly the most practical. So in the event that you have a little persistence and are not in a rush, think about utilizing this administration.
80+ Malta transport courses associate the most critical goals on the island including the Malta International Airport, the Valletta luxury ship terminal and the Ċirkewwa ship terminal (from where you can get the ship to Malta's sister island of Gozo).
Transports are genuinely effective, with some infrequent hiccups, serving the significant traveler regions and spots of intrigue. The primary transport end is found only outside of Malta's capital city Valletta. Other real transport hubs are situated at the air terminal, Buġibba, the Ċirkewwa ship to Gozo and Gozo's biggest town of Victoria.
Using public transport: Tips and handy resources
You can design your transport trips utilizing the site of Malta Public Transport. Simply determine your purpose of flight and the goal you have as a top priority and you get all course choices accessible to you.
TIP: The trip organizer of Malta Public Transport works okay, yet you show signs of improvement comes about by looking into the transport stop names through Google Maps and entering flight/entry focuses rather than put names.
Bus tickets and prices
Bus tickets can be purchased directly from the driver on all buses. In Winter, a ticket costs €1.50 while in Summer it costs €2.00. The night rate is €3.00 all year round.
If you’re planning to stay for 7 or more days, it’s usually more economical to buy a Malta public transport chip card, locally referred to as the ‘tallinja card’. There are two card offerings that are most suited for visiting travellers:
- The Explore card at €21 (adult) or €15 (child) – offering unlimited travel for 7 days
- The 12 Single Day Journey card at €15 – offers reduced fares for 12 journeys (or 6-night trips).
Both cards can be purchased from the Sales and Information office in the arrivals area at the Malta international airport as well as from a number of resellers (e.g. post offices and select stationery shops) across Malta and Gozo.
The old Malta bus – Did you know?
Up until mid-2011, neighborhood transport courses were adjusted by revamped, brilliantly hued transports initially worked as far back as the 1950s. Malta's transport framework experienced a noteworthy redesign as of late, which implies the more seasoned transports which were quite cherished by sightseers and a few local people, vanished from the road locate.
Albeit no uncertainty the new transports give a more agreeable ride and cause altogether less contamination on Maltese streets, the old Maltese transport was a symbol of the nation. You'll locate a couple of these transports giving vacationer visits in places like Sliema and a couple of them were sent out to the UK also.
How to get to and get around in Gozo
Malta Public Transport works 14 transport courses in Gozo. Yet, to start with, you have to get to the Ċirkewwa Ferry Terminal from where you can get a 20-minute ride over the water on the Gozo Channel ship that works day by day between Ċirkewwa in Malta and Mġarr in Gozo.
The Gozo Channel runs a ship pontoon administration to Gozo consistently, for the most part with trips like clockwork. You can check the ship plan here. Foot travelers (grown-ups) are charged €4.65 for a round excursion ticket while the charge to continue an auto and driver is €15.70 at time of composing. Installment for tickets is made in Gozo (on your way back to Malta) before loading up the ship.
When you make the intersection, you can bounce back on a transport from Mġarr harbor in Gozo and ride to different towns in Gozo (course delineate). When utilizing the transport benefit in Gozo you can travel utilizing a similar transport cards and tickets utilized as a part of Malta.
In spite of the fact that it's certainly the least expensive method of transport to go around in Gozo, the transport benefit itself gets blended audits for effectiveness and reliability. On the off chance that you have the financial plan and you're hoping to remain in Gozo I'd suggest enlisting an auto. It's quite simple and safe to drive anyplace in Gozo.
Taxis in Malta
Several private companies run efficient (but not very cheap) taxi services in Malta. You can book different types of vehicles depending on the number of people travelling – for example, most companies offer both standard cars for up to 4 persons and mini-vans for larger groups.
Where do you grab a cab?
You’ll find taxi stands just outside the Malta International Airport, at City Gate in Valletta and outside the cruise liner terminal, in Sliema and St. Julian’s area, at major bus stations and in the vicinity of popular hotels and tourist resorts.
Most private operators can be reached for a quick pickup as well, apart from the regular taxi stands.
What does a taxi ride typically cost?
- White taxis – which operate the official Malta taxi service – charge fares calculated according to the destination using a fare meter.
- Other private companies that use black, blue or yellow cars have different rates. As an example, a trip from Malta International Airport to Sliema or St. Julian’s in a standard car would cost around €20.
Taxis in Valletta (minicabs)
A service of electric minicabs run in Malta’s capital city of Valletta, charging a flat fare of €5 for three people. Like taxis, these mini cabs can be hired out either by hailing them as they go by or at Electric Mini Cab Stands in Valletta. One can also book a minicab by calling 77414177.
Airport transfers
Malta International Airport, located near the villages of Luqa and Gudja, lies only 10 km away from the capital Valletta. Getting to your hotel from the airport is easy as you can choose from a number of options:
- Hail a cab from the stand full of taxis waiting outside the arrivals lounge or book one in advance (cheaper and still reliable – see my suggestions above)
- Hop onto a route bus (run by Malta Public Transport) which gets you pretty much anywhere at a low cost. Routes X1, X2, X3 and X4 have limited stops and operate to and from the Airport from different localities to different destinations.
- Rent a car from the numerous operators represented there.
Renting a car
Leasing an auto in Malta is a decent choice when you need to reveal every one of the insider facts the island brings to the table. You may, for instance, need to visit shrouded, more segregated shorelines like the ones I specify in my Top 10 Best Beaches in Malta article.
You can discover agents of auto procure organizations at the Malta International Airport, yet looking for the best rates isn't an awful thought.
A few key points to consider when hiring a car in Malta:
- Driving is on the left
- Road signs are in English and Maltese
- International driving licences are legal in Malta
- Heavy traffic on the roads around Valletta, Sliema and St Julian’s, especially during rush hour (early morning, late afternoon/early evening).
Renting a Motorbike
Motorcycle enthusiasts can share their two-wheeled love on the Maltese roads quite easily as a number of companies offer motorbike rentals. All you need is to be 21+ years old and in possession of a valid driving licence and you can be on a bike in no time. Motorcycles offer two benefits over cars – traffic is no concern and neither is a lack of parking spots.
Other modes of transport in Malta and Gozo
Ferries and Water taxis
Getting around in Malta with a water taxi is a speedier method to movement between the urban areas around the Grand Harbor. It is additionally a significantly more pleasant approach to encounter the chronicled harbor than by transport. Water taxis are likewise a fun method for getting around particularly when going with kids.
Water taxis are additionally utilized by local people to get crosswise over amongst Sliema and Valletta, an outing that takes under 10 minutes – separated from being speedy it is likewise shabby at €1.00 one way. A watercraft leaves like clockwork between 08:00-17:45 in winter and 07:30-18:15 in summer.
You'll likewise discover ship benefits in Sliema, St. Paul's Bay/Bugibba and in the far Northern piece of Malta that can take you to Comino (and Gozo) for a day trip.
Hop on hop off bus operators
Hop on hop off open top buses are very popular in Malta, offering sightseeing tours on double-decker vehicles that go by the most important landmarks on the island. The main 3 hop on hop off operators in Malta are:
- City Sightseeing Malta – offering various distinctive visits in both Malta and Gozo. All visits have a nitty gritty multilingual sound editorial. Contact number: +35623467777.
- Malta Sightseeing – offering 4 visits with sound critique in 16 dialects. Contact numbers: +35621694967 or +35621677197
- The Pink Open Bus – Contact numbers: +35621489991 or +35621489992
Be sure to take sunblock lotion and plenty of water with you if you’re staying on the upper (open) deck!
Segway tours
Segway tours have become extremely popular with tourists as they offer a unique way of enjoying the countryside on 2 wheeled electric vehicles. They offer 3 standard tours starting from €49 and also another package of team building activities for large groups that can be customized as required.
Jeep tours
Jeep tours are fun and tend to explore the remote areas of the islands. A whole day (9am to 5pm) would cost around €50.00 per adult and €40.00 for children and would include lunch, visits to several places of interest and a guide. The following companies provide popular jeep tours:
- Captain Morgan company – contact number: +356 23463333
- Gozo Jeep Tours – contact number: +356 99456809
Sightseeing Trains
These trains, mainstream in numerous European urban areas, work in a few areas around Malta. There is one in Rabat that withdraws from a stopping territory outside the Roman Villa, and takes riders on a visit outwardly of Mdina and the distance around the edges of Rabat. Another comparative prepare works every day in Valletta, withdrawing from St. John's Square.
Marsaxlokk and Buġibba have their prepare visits too. A visit commonly takes around 45 minutes and expenses €5 per individual.
Cycling
These trains, famous in numerous European urban areas, work in a few areas around Malta. There is one in Rabat that withdraws from a stopping zone outside the Roman Villa, and takes riders on a visit outwardly of Mdina and the distance around the edges of Rabat. Another comparative prepare works every day in Valletta, leaving from St. John's Square.
Marsaxlokk and Buġibba have their prepare visits also. A visit ordinarily takes around 45 minutes and expenses €5 per individual.
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