Transportation

1. Air

Mainland Europe is considered to have the best access to Malta. Air Malta has flights between the main island and many other European cities. Apart from that, it also has flights between Malta and Cairo, Dubai, Damascus and Tunis. Alitalia, KLM, Lufthansa, Swissair and Tunisavia are some of the main airlines serving these routes.

2. Bus

Buses in Malta are inexpensive and quite frequent and all start from the central terminus in Valletta.

The bus fares may range from 11 cents to 16 cents. The longest bus journey takes about an hour whereas the normal rides to the other destinations can range between 20 to 30 minutes, depending on the traffic.

The buses can be easily recognized by their yellow body and white top, which is clearly separated by an orange slash. The buses ply quite frequently, making the travel convenient and affordable.

3. Car

Rented cars are most likely to be the most excellent option available for travelers who want to travel around the entire island according to their own conveniences. Malta has so many gorgeous sights that just cannot be missed and hiring a car is likely to be a great and most cost-effective way to see them all.

There are several car rental agencies that offer vehicles on rent. Local services may offer cheaper rates but many prefer to rely on the well-known, international brands such as Hertz and Avis.

Prices for an economy car range from $22 to $45 daily and from $173 to $283 weekly. Rates for a midsize car fluctuate based on the agency and the model of the car. These rates may vary from $25-$117 per day and $170-$470 per week.

4. Ferry

In the summer season, ferry service is accessible between Malta and Sicily and Genoa, Italy. The ferries run between Malta and Catania and it takes approximately three hours to complete the journey.

The main ports in Malta are Valletta, Maraaxlokk and Mgarr/Gozo.

5. Taxi

You can recognize the taxis by their white color and the number plates. Black taxis typically indicate that they are part of a network and can be quite expensive. It is always better if you confirm the tariff before starting the journey.

The white taxi service can pick up travelers from anywhere, except bus stops. There are about 250 independently owned taxis in Malta and Gozo. Taxi services from the Malta International Airport to all places in Malta are set on a fixed tariff.

Reliable taxi services include:

Wembleys

Tel: 21374141

St John's Garage

Tel: 21245038

Percius

Tel: 21442530

6. Karozzini

Though this horse-drawn cab sector is yet not free to set about there are steps, which are being taken to organize this sector.

Research had indicated that karozzin were actually used as a means of transport before the arrival of motorized vehicles. This has now become an integrated aspect of Malta's culture heritage. This transport is normally used by tourists and travelers for easy rides along Malta's towns and villages.