Transport Tips
Malta's traffic can be chaotic — navigate confidently with these tips:
- Bolt & eCabs instead of Taxi: The ride-hailing apps are 20–40% cheaper than regular taxis and show the price in advance. Download both apps beforehand. eCabs is the Maltese market leader.
- Ignore the Bus Schedule: The Tallinja app shows the actual arrival time, not the theoretical schedule. During rush hour (7–9 am, 4–6 pm), there can be significant delays — especially on the main routes to Valletta.
- Ferry instead of Bus to Valletta: From Sliema or Vittoriosa, the ferry is faster, more beautiful, and less stressful than the bus.
- No Rental Car in Valletta: The old town is largely car-free, and parking in the surrounding area is expensive and difficult. For Valletta and the Three Cities: Bus or ferry.
- Explore Gozo by Bus: The bus network on Gozo is sufficient for the main stops. For remote beaches and hikes: Rental car or quad (from 35€/day).
- Hop-on-Hop-off as an Alternative: The red buses run two routes (North and South) and are a convenient, albeit more expensive alternative (20–25€/day) for an overview on the first day.
