Key facts
Malta is a member state of the European Union located in Southern Europe. The country has no land neighbors. As for languages, the country’s residents speak Maltese and English.
The national currency in Malta is Euro (EUR). The euro (€) is subdivided into 100 cent (c).
With today’s currency rate, 1 USD is worth 0.96 EUR.
Maltese
Banknotes
€5€10€20€50€100€200€500
Maltese
Coins
€1€25c10c20c50c1c2c
Check with your bank before your trip to find out if there are any fees for using your card abroad. Some banks do not charge fees when you use a foreign ATM or pay in foreign currency, but others may charge a fixed cost for each transaction or allow a limited number of free withdrawals. The travel card provided by Wise.com, Revolut or Monose might be an excellent option to cut down on transaction fees.
Ookla® Speedtest The average fixed internet speed in Malta is 206.79 Mbps and mobile is 119.2 Mbs.The global average is 164.00 Mbps and 114.16 Mbps respectively.
ATM Density When compared to the world average, Malta has more ATMs.45.44 ATMs per 100,000 people.The global average is 39.49.
SIM Registration You can buy a SIM card in Malta without having to register it with your ID or passport.
Socket types
There is one common socket type used in Malta. Type G is not very common around the world, so it might be a good idea to check if your electronics need an adapter.
The sockets’ shapes and voltage differ from country to country and a travel plug adapter may be required. Portable devices, such as phones, notebooks or tablets, usually handle the entire range of voltages used across the world (110-240V).
Public holidays
In the year 2023, Malta will celebrate 14 national public holidays. The next one Feast of the Immaculate Conception will take place on December 8.
| Date | Holiday name | |
|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2023 | New Year’s DayL-Ewwel tas-Sena | |
| February 10, 2023 | Feast of St. Paul’s ShipwreckIn-Nawfraġju ta’ San Pawl | |
| March 19, 2023 | Feast of St. JosephSan Ġużepp | |
| March 31, 2023 | Freedom DayJum il-Ħelsien | |
| April 7, 2023Moving holiday | Good FridayIl-Ġimgħa l-Kbira | |
| May 1, 2023 | Worker’s DayJum il-Ħaddiem | |
| June 7, 2023 | Sette GiugnoSette Giugno | |
| June 29, 2023 | Feast of St.Peter and St.PaulL-Imnarja | |
| August 15, 2023 | Assumption DaySanta Marija | |
| September 8, 2023 | Feast of Our Lady of VictoriesIl-Vittorja | |
| September 21, 2023 | Independence DayL-Indipendenza | |
| December 8, 2023 | Feast of the Immaculate ConceptionL-Immakulata Kunċizzjoni | |
| December 13, 2023 | Republic DayJum ir-Repubblika | |
| December 25, 2023 | Christmas DayIl-Milied |
Sources
- EF English Proficiency Index (EF Education First)
- Speedtest Global Index® (Ookla®)
- Automated teller machines (ATMs) (per 100,000 adults) (The World Bank Group)
- Registration Policies Per Country (Prepaid Data SIM Card Wiki)
Tourism
What hotel chains are present in Malta?
There are Mariott hotels in St. Julian’s.
The Hilton hotel chain operates in Malta.
The IHG hotel chain operates in Malta.
There are no Best Western hotels in Malta.
There are Radisson hotels in 2 cities: Mellieha and St. Julian’s.
The Accor hotel chain operates in Malta.
What fast food chains are present in Malta?
The McDonald’s chain operates in Malta.
The KFC chain operates in Malta.
The Burger King chain does not operate in Malta.
The Subway chain operates in Malta.
The Domino’s Pizza chain does not operate in Malta.
The Starbucks chain does not operate in Malta.
Sources
- Country by National Dish (Samson Daniel)
Weather
What is the weather like in Valetta?
Weather data for Valetta (capital city) by Open-Meteo.com
Transport
Railways There are no passenger trains available.
Subway Systems There is no subway system in any city.
Sources
- List of high-speed railway lines (Wikipedia)
- List of metro systems (Wikipedia)
- Left- and right-hand traffic (Wikipedia)
- The Global Enabling Trade Report 2016: Road connectivity (World Economic Forum)
Safety
Emergency phones in Malta
Sources
- Malta Travel Advisory (United States: Department of State)
- Travel Advice for Malta (United Kingdom: The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office)
- Mortality caused by road traffic injury (The World Bank Group)
- Corruption & Economic Crime (United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime)
Smoking & Alcohol
Smoking ban Smoking is forbidden in all public indoor locations, with limited exceptions.
Cananbis legality Both recreational and medicinal use of cannabis is legal.
The products are only for your own use or consumption, or as a present for members of your household. They may not be imported for commercial purposes under any circumstances.
Alcohol allowance
Travellers from EU countries:
- 90L of still wine (60L of sparkling wine)
- 110L of beer
- 10L of alcoholic beverages stronger than 22%
- 20L of fortified or sparkling wine or other liqueurs up to 22%.
Travellers from non-EU countries:
- 4L of wine
- 16L of beer
- 1L of spirits over 22% volume or 2L of alcoholic beverages less than 22% volume
Tobacco allowance
Travellers from EU countries:
- 800 cigarettes or 400 cigarillos or 200 cigars or 1kg of tobacco
Travellers from non-EU countries:
- 200 cigarettes or 100 cigarillos or 50 cigars or 250g of tobacco
Sources
- Accompanied excise goods from EU or from third countries (Government of Malta)
- List of smoking bans (Wikipedia)
- Legality of cannabis (Wikipedia)