Transport
Buses run regularly throughout the island and bus stops are scattered across the island and vary from town to town. Bus drivers are friendly and will assist you with your ticket when boarding; however, please have the correct change ready for your journey. Further information on bus schedules and the public bus system may be obtained from https://www.transport.gov.mt/
White taxis should charge government controlled prices with a meter. It is advised to agree on a price before your journey. Black taxis cannot be hailed, they need to be pre-booked and it is advisable to get a fixed price or quote.
Getting to Gozo
Ferry Service A visit to Gozo and Comino should be added to your itinerary. Both can be reached by a short ferry ride across the Channel. The Gozo ferry allows you to take your car across with you whilst the Comino ferry is a small boat that only carries passengers. The Gozo ferry runs on a tight schedule and operates roughly every 45 minutes. Your tickets are presented when departing Gozo. For a schedule or further information, please visit www.gozochannel.com. A ferry boat also operates between Sliema and Valletta – scheduling information may be obtained from www.captainmorgan. com.mt.
Renting a Car, Scooter or Bicycle
Driving is the best way to explore the island, so why not rent a car for a little adventure. Driving is on the left hand side of the road and foreign licences are valid. Refuelling in Malta – Experience filling up petrol the old way, drive alongside, give them your keys and sit back and relax whilst they do the filling for you. Afterhours or at weekends means self-service and the filling machines usually only accept €10 and €20 notes.
Should you be involved in a traffic accident, it is important to call your hire car company as well as the traffic wardens on +356 2132 0202. The vehicle should not be moved regardless of the damage. Please make sure that your hire company provides you with a bumper-to-bumper form to be used in the event of a minor collision of this type.
Renting a scooter is a great way of visiting the island as it allows you access to places unreachable by car B Transport 40 and solves parking issues you will otherwise encounter if driving a car, especially in the main touristic areas. However, please be careful when driving a scooter or motorbike on the island for the following reasons:
1) Although the majority of the roads are up to standard, a number of roads, especially country roads, are rough – so keep a look out for potholes
2) Driving on Maltese roads can be hectic – so keep an eye out on the traffic and drive carefully.
Malta offers some great cycle routes through towns and in the countryside and is the best way to really enjoy and appreciate all that Malta’s charm has to offer. Through most of the year, the climate is ideal for cycling and you will enjoy great views in an exciting, healthy and low-cost way. Please keep the following in mind when cycling: it is not recommended to cycle on busy roads; passing through tunnels on a bicycle is illegal.
Malta offers some great cycle routes through towns and in the countryside and is the best way to really enjoy and appreciate all that Malta’s charm has to offer. Through most of the year, the climate is ideal for cycling and you will enjoy great views in an exciting, healthy and low-cost way. Please keep the following in mind when cycling: it is not recommended to cycle on busy roads; passing through tunnels on a bicycle is illegal.
