Malta on a budget

Cheapest months to go

Peak is April, May, June, September, October. The weeks either side of that window usually carry most of the weather with much less of the price.

Getting around for less

Realistic options in Malta:

• Public buses cover the main island and are the cheapest way to move
• Ferries link Malta with Gozo and Comino, plus a fast harbour ferry between Valletta and Sliema
• A small rental car helps for Gozo and rural corners, though parking is tight
• Distances are short, so day trips from a single base work well

Where to base yourself

Fewer bases means fewer paid transfers. Valletta, Mdina, Three Cities cover a lot between them.