Malta
Information
Getting Around
Public
Transport
Malta's public transport system offers a cheap and
efficient way of touring the Island. The main bus terminus is at
Valletta from where buses operate to all parts of Malta, although there
are also direct, point to point, services. The cost of a bus route
ranges from 15 cents to 30 cents. The longest bus journey takes about
fifty minutes; the average ride is between 20 and 30 minutes.
Car
Hire
Fully comprehensively insured (but for the first Lm 100
of damages). Daily rates Lm 6.00 - Lm10.00. Petrol : 1 litre - 25c3mils
(lead-free) 26c4mils (normal) Diesel : 1 litre - 16c5 mils. A
number of internationally based car hiring firms as well as local
garages offer the services of self-drive as well as chauffeur-driven
cars.
Driving
Driving is on the left. There is a speed limit of 64
kilometres per hour (40 mph) on highways and 40 kph (23 mph) in urban
areas. Third party insurance is advisable. International and national
driving licences are acceptable and may be endorsed free to visitors at
Police Headquarters, in Floriana. Foreign visitors driving their own
cars do not require to have their licences endorsed.
Bicycling
Bicycling became popular again since the introduction of
all terrain cycles (ATBs), which are ideally situated to Malta and Gozo.
ATBs and bicycles may be hired from various cycle shops throughout the
islands.Cyclists should remember to always follow the highway code and
clearly hand signal their intentions.
Boat
Hire
Canoes, rowing boats, sailing boats, pedalos and
speedboats are available for hire from a number of operators in the more
popular seaside resorts. Larger vessels and yachts are also available
for charter.
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