Malta Transportation

Take the bus when you're in Malta! It is not only cheap but a great a touristic attractions in it self. The bus types on Malta are no longer in service anywhere else in the world. They go less frequent on Gozo though. I hired a car when i went there.

Malta is a small island and many destinations can be reachable by bus, however, sometimes it takes long due to you have to go to Valletta to get the bus to other place. So, from my point of view, it's better to rent a car (I did), it's not expensive. There are many companies and websites where you can find many offers.

I found this company, Active Car Rental Malta, and rented the car through them. They deliver the car to your accommodation with no extra charge (at least now).

For other possibilities, check the other website you'll find down below.

Pic: As you can guess, this is the car I rented.

This is the international airport of Malta, about 8 kms. south of Valletta.

- Fax: (+356) 2124 9563

* How to get there:
- By bus: The problem is that almost all of the times, if you don't have your accommodation in Valletta, you have to go there anyway, then, another bus to your final destination. The bus that links Valletta and the airport is number 8.

- Taxi: There are fixed rates (it depends on the destination), so, you know how much you will pay no matter the traffic jams.

For more, check this link.

There is a ferry every 45 minutes and the trip takes about 20 minutes.

Ports:
* Malta Island: Cirkewwa (on the west).
- Tel.: (+356) 2158 0435/6 and 2157 5884
- Fax: (+356) 2158 0435
- E. mail: admin@gozochannel.com

* Gozo Island: Mgarr (on the east)
- Tel.: (+356) 2155 6114 and 2156 1622
- Fax: (+356) 21556743
- E. mail: gborg@gozochannel.com

Malta island has a wide network of buses, and it's also a great experience to travel the typical buses.

For more, check the link.

Driving a car is very dangerous in Malta! You can and should go everywhere by bus! A bus ticket for one week is about €14 per person (also availiable 1 day tickets etc.) which is valid everywhere in Malta. All buses leave in Valetta, there are just some cross connections. A map with all main routes is availiable for free at the tourist information in Valetta.

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In order to reach the smaller island of Gozo you need to get at first by bus to the port of Cirkewwa (on the weat coast of Malta). Usually the bus arrives at the port just in time before the ferry departs. The ferries cross on a regular basis between the port of Mgarr on Gozo and Cirkewwa on Malta. This service is used for goods, tourism and transfer for locals as many of themwork or study in Malta. Due to its frequent use residents of Gozo are able to use the ferry at a lower fare.
The ferry carries passengers, cars and tracks and despite the crossing lasts no more than 20 minutes, the ferry facilities are great (apart from them being kept in clean condition)
There are scheduled departures (less in winter) but in case of high traffic they run more frequently.

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That is the funny way to go around the island and is definately my favourite. It is almost an adventure :):) Busses are usually full with tourists though the locals use them as well. Prices - depends on zone - from 0.20 - 0.50 lm for a ticket.