Plan Your Malta Trip
Everything to sort before you go – where Malta is, when to visit, what it costs, getting around the islands, and trips tailored to kids and couples.
Updated September 2026
- Time needed
- 3–4 days Malta, +1–2 for Gozo
- Best months
- May, June, September, October
- Getting around
- bus + ferry; car only for Gozo/beaches
- Currency
- Euro (€); cards widely accepted
First time → read Malta for first-timers and follow the 3-day itinerary. No car → base in Sliema/St Julian’s and use buses + the Valletta ferry. Beach or Gozo focus → hire a car for those days only.
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Malta for First-Timers: Everything You Need to Know (2026)
First time in Malta? This is the orientation guide – when to go, how long to stay, where to base yourself, what a day costs and the practical basics, in one place.
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