Malta is not the cheapest country, however, the range of options is quite large. One should only realize that Malta is most suitable for middle-class travelers: there are no frankly cheap and prohibitively expensive recreation options.

Accommodation cost

Accommodation options for the guests of the archipelago are: hotel, apartment hotel, school residence (for language school students), villa / farmhouse, apartment.

In Malta you can theoretically live in any city or village, but traditional and most popular among foreigners a place to stay - a resort area: Sliema / St Julians, Qawra / Bugibba / St Paul's Bay and Mellieha / Cirkewwa. On Gozo - it's Marsalforn and Shlendi, but popular on the "sister island" farmhouse are available in virtually any village (Ala, Nadur, Shar, Arb, etc.) - $

The easiest to choose and book the option, of course, the hotel , from 2 * to 5 *. Most of them (including the absolute majority of the Maltese "fives") are concentrated in Sliema / St. Julian's.

Hotels

Double accommodation is cheaper than single, and for children in many hotels give good discounts. For a sea view, half board, full board, and all-inclusive meals (not all hotels in Malta are offered), you will need to pay extra.

On average, a two-bed accommodation with breakfast will cost:

• in the standard "treshke" 70 EUR in the summer and 35 in the winter
• in the standard "four" 100 EUR in the summer and 75 in the winter ±​​$ in the standard "five" 170 EUR in the summer and 90 in the winter
• -hotels

Often the prices for them are given in the calculation not for one person, but for one number in which a certain number of people can live. Prices are given on the basis of "only accommodation". There may also be additional air conditioning charges.

The average number per person in a standard apart-hotel will cost 75 EUR in summer and 30 in winter.

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This is an inexpensive option for students who come to Malta to learn English. Schools sell this type of accommodation in a package with courses. Accommodation in a student residence costs around 100-120 EUR per week on the basis of "only accommodation". The surcharges are charged for accommodation during high season (June - September), meals, single accommodation, etc. Discounts are given for long-term accommodation, usually more than 8 weeks.

Villa

This is a large area standing house with a swimming pool, garden, barbecue and other joys. Prices are often indicated for the week of rent and can be from 1500 EUR per week. The cost of cleaning can be specified additionally.

Apartment

The price of renting an apartment depends not only on the season, but also on the city, district and type of house in which it is located, but also on the lease term. Of course, short-term leases (less than 6 months) are more expensive than long-term ones.

When looking for options through agencies, you need to tell them your monthly budget (that is, how much you are willing to spend on renting an apartment a month). Cheap options for long-term lease can be from 300 EUR per month, but the short-term option, and even for the summer months, you are unlikely to find less than 800-1000 EUR per month. If you are talking about a week or two-week lease, most likely, the owners of apartments will offer them to you at a cost per day about the same as that offered by inexpensive hotels.

The owners of apartments necessarily require a deposit, and payment for water and electricity (usually about 100 EUR per month) are charged additionally, in accordance with the meter's indicators.

Food in Malta is not the cheapest, but the spread of catering establishments is such that a person with any taste will be satisfied and the thickness of the wallet.

The cheapest place for a snack is local pasticots (from the word "pastas" - Maltese pie with ricotta or pea stuffing), where they also sell sausages in the dough, pieces of pizza, tuna and spinach pies, chicken, ham and cheese and etc., as well as a traditional pie filled with "tympanum" pasta and a variety of "assatat". For 3-5 EUR you can eat, as they say, "from the belly."

Popular in Malta and pizzeria, as prices and furnishings in them are democratic. In addition to the actual pizza (up to 10-15 different types), they also prepare pasta (a variety of pasta, tortellini, ravioli) and grilled meat (however, it is necessary to go to other establishments for steaks ...). Pizza and pasta cost 7-10 EUR, meat dishes 15-20 EUR.

If you want to grab something more substantial, then you can go to a restaurant and eat a full meat dish of beef, pork, lamb or hens - they will normally cost 15-25 EUR (they are usually served with a garnish of potatoes and boiled vegetables). Full-value steaks in steak houses cost more, up to 35 EUR, about the same price and fish dishes.

Only expensive gourmet restaurants (there you can easily leave up to 50 EUR per person) - usually restaurants at hotels 5 *. By the way, some 4 * and 5 * hotels also offer Sunday lunch on the principle of a buffet - this is extremely popular with the Maltese. Depending on the category of hotel and restaurant, prices can be from 20 EUR per person, children can be given discounts.

Tipping: in Malta they are accepted to give, but usually not more than 5-10% of the cost of lunch or dinner.

What is it worth? spend money? Sunbeds - this time is

Entertainment on the beach - two

And three - excursions

Transport and fare

In Malta, the main transport is the buses of the company "Arriva", the ferries Chirkevwa - Mgarr (Gozo), Marfa - Comino and Sliema - Valletta, taxis black and white, and cars in rent. Moving on foot and on bicycles here, unfortunately, is not as popular as people would like for a healthy lifestyle.

Buses

Public transport is represented by the company "Arriva", which started its operations in Malta and Gozo since July 2011. Not leaving the old system of stone on stone, Arriva provided several completely new routes, thanks to which previously unrelated places were connected by transport communication (for example, buses now go not only to Valletta, but also between villages), but in general the routes became longer, but on the whole the schedule as a whole is better not to rely on 100% - is still in the works.

As for Gozo, where there was hardly any public transport, now you can safely rely on the Arriwa buses. However, most routes are just for tourists - the Gozitans rely on their own vehicles for old habits.

Tourists need to know in advance that the system of paying for public transport in Malta and Gozo is two-stage: guests of the island and residents pay tickets at different rates residents who live permanently in Malta and have a local identity card, it costs about half the price, and the residents and pensioners are cheaper.)

Tourists can buy tickets for 2 hours (2, 20 euros), 1 day ( 2, 60 euros) and 7 days (12, 00 euros). Buses are often visited by supervisors, so you decide how to behave and whether to try to impersonate a resident (many tourists, however, unsuccessfully try, and then write to the newspaper evil letters :-)) Tickets can be purchased directly from the driver on the bus, in special buses or bus terminals.

• Ferry Chirkevwa - MJARR (Gozo)

He flies between Malta and Gozo.
Standard passenger ticket costs 4, 65 EUR, standard ticket for the car and the driver - 15, 70 EUR.

• Ferry Martha - Comino

He commits flights between Malta and Comino.
Adults pay for round trip 10 EUR, children from 5 to 12 years - 5 EUR, children under 5 years - free of charge.

• Sliema ferry - Valletta ±​​$ br >

A trip to one side costs 1, 50 EUR.

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Black taxis

There are several garages in Malta that deal with passenger transportation and offer taxi services, rent a car with a chauffeur 4 and 8 hours, rent of minivans and buses and even rental cars of the executive class and vintage.

Tourists are advised to use the services of just such garages, as they operate on the basis of pre-set tariffs. Say, a taxi ride from the airport to Sliema will cost about 20 EUR. In order to book a taxi in advance, you need to call the garage manager and place an order.

White taxi

This is a taxi that you can rent directly on the spot and pay by the meter. Traditionally, they use unkind fame, as drivers can cheat tourists, taking advantage of the inexperience of the latter. If you still have to take a white taxi, it's better to agree on the cost of the trip before you get into the car.

Car for renting

Rent a car in Malta carry out as a franchise of major international companies such as "Avis", so and local garages. The average rental car economy class per day will cost 30 EUR.

The cost of air tickets to Malta

The cost of flights Moscow - Malta depends on the season and the summer costs an average of 450 EUR, in winter - 350 EUR. Direct flights are operated by AirMalta and AlItalia, and Malta with transfers can be reached by Ryanair, EasyJet.

Cultural events

Malta often hosts concerts, performances, festivals. The average cost of tickets for them is 15-20 EUR, which grows depending on the place in the hall and sector. Some of them, however (for example, concerts timed to summer festivals, a beer festival, etc.) are free of charge or conditionally charged.

Museums

• In Malta, a lot of different museums, below is given only "Cut" prices for the most popular and familiar to tourists:
• Cathedral of St. John the Baptist (Valletta) - 6 euros
• The Armory Chamber (Valletta) - 10 euros
• The Maritime Museum (Birgu) - 5 euros
• The Hypogeum of Hal-Saflini (Paola) - 20 EUR ( only for pre-booking!)
• Megaliths Hajar Im and Mnaydra (Rendi) - 9 euros
• Mgality Ggantija (Shara, Gozo) - 5 euros
• Heritage of stone (Sidgivvy) - 7 euros
• Parade "In Guard" (Valletta) - 7 euros
• Fort Rinella (Kalkara) - 10 euros
• Palazzo Falzon (Mdina) - 10 euros
• Mill of Ta ' Cola (Shara, Gozo) - 5 euros

Visiting some chapels and watchtowers - 1-2 EUR or for a charitable contribution at the discretion of tourists

Nature and walks

In Malta and Gozo there are several national parks, the entrance to which is free (although charitable contributions, of course, are welcome). This is Maillistrail (Mellieha, near the Golden Bay Beach), Dweira (San Laurentz, Gozo), Schrobb-l-Azhin (Marsachlokk), Vid-Ollia (Msida, next to the University of Malta), the bird sanctuaries of Simar (Shemshia) and Adir (Mellich).

There are also several NGOs (Nature Trust, Majjistral park, Malta Gographical Society) that organize events, lectures, walks and one-day group tours on different routes - it's either free or costs within 5 -10 EUR.

• Cost of excursions in Malta
• Start an acquaintance with Malta, and even in Russian, you can with traditional group excursions. They are held all year round and cost:
• Valletta and the historical heritage of Malta - 32 euros
• Mdina - 46 EUR (full day), 24 EUR (half-day)
• Three cities (Vittoriosa, Senglea and Kospicua) - 28 euros
• Maltese knights in 1565, theatrical show and dinner - 48 euros
• Evening Gozo - 57 euros
• Gozo - 55 euros
• Hajar Im , "Heritage of the stone" and the market - 52 EUR (whole day), 24 EUR (half day)
• Blue Grotto and Marsaxlokk market - 26 euros

Village fest fest - 20, 50 euros ±​​$ br > Excursion to Sicily (Pozzallo, Taormina, Etna volcano) - 127 euros

Cruises

Viola is good and the fact that you can get acquainted with it, not only on land but also at sea. Here are the prices for the most popular cruises that you can go to.

• With "Captain Morgan" (the largest and most democratic cruise operator in Malta):
• In the Great and Marsamhette harbors - 16 euros ±​​$ br > Around Malta - 45 euros
• Comino and the Blue Lagoon - 40 euros
• Comino - 20 euros
• Gozo, Comino and the Blue Lagoon aboard the schooner Fernandes - 50 euros
• Underwater safari (departure from Bugibba) - 15 euros
• "Spirit of Malta" (cruise on a sailing catamaran and jeep safari) - 69 euros
• Three islands - Malta, Gozo and Comino - 58 euros
• A sunset cruise aboard a schooner Fernandes - 50 euros
• Parties on board - 25 euros
• "Special Sunday excursion" (market, cruise on harbors, horse racing) - 37 euros

With "Hero" (this operator renders services in the class above):

• around Malta (360 º) - 58 euros
• Gozo, Comino and the Blue Lagoon - 50 euros
• Comino - 25 euros
• Party on board the schooner "Hera" - 25 euros
• «Exclusive from" Hera "» (the southern coast of Malta, the Blue Lagoon and Gozo) - 50 euros

Yacht Charters: rent a small sailing yacht for 8 hours will cost about 350-400 EUR.

All prices are for the 2012 season