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Valletta
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Valletta
Most Popular Hotels in Valletta:
Great Siege Rd, FRN 1810
The Mall Floriana, VLT 16
50 South Street, VLT 11
Public Transport
Malta's buses are run by the ATP (Malta's Public Transport Association). The island is famous for its much photographed antiquated fleet (many dating back to the 1950s) but it includes many modern vehicles too. You can pick up a map and timetable of all routes from the ATP kiosk at the main terminus outside City Gate Valletta. A list of all routes and timings by summer/winter and mornings/afternoon (though not a full timetable) is available online at www.atp.com.mt (or tel: 2125 0007).
Regular services connect all parts of the island, though the majority use Valletta as the island hub. There are a few 'direct route buses' linking the resorts with attractions and areas of tourist interest without having to route via the capital. Fares are cheap so have small change to hand. You can buy one-, three-, five- and seven-day saver tickets at the termini at Valletta, Buggiba and Sliema Ferries, or from any branch of the Bank of Valletta. The only late buses are those which operate out of the nightlife enclave of St Julian's/Paceville.
Within the walls of Valletta, roads and streets are steep and narrow and there is very little parking space. There is no bus service. A new way of getting about is the CT Cabs fleet of battery powered, chauffeur-driven golf-buggy-style cars (tel: 2133 3321).
Conventional taxis (see below) and horse-drawn karrozin (carriages) are expensive, so always haggle on the price.
Taxis
By comparison to other transport costs, taxis (always white) are relatively expensive (roughly on a par with western European fares). They rarely work on the meter so it is vital that you agree a fare before you set off. Wembley's Taxis (tel: 2137 4141; website: www.wembleys.net) is a reputable company.
Car Hire
Car hire on Malta is among the cheapest in Europe but beware that the standard of driving is poor, parking is often very difficult and roads are frequently congested.
Recommended car hire agencies include Avis (tel: 2122 5986; website: www.avis.com) and Europcar (tel: 2138 8516; website: www.europcar.com), with whom Air Malta passengers are offered special discounts.
Bicycle Hire
Bicycle hire is not recommended due to the poor road and driving conditions and very heavy traffic.
Most Popular Hotels in Valletta:
Great Siege Rd, FRN 1810
The Mall Floriana, VLT 16
50 South Street, VLT 11
Public Transport
Malta's buses are run by the ATP (Malta's Public Transport Association). The island is famous for its much photographed antiquated fleet (many dating back to the 1950s) but it includes many modern vehicles too. You can pick up a map and timetable of all routes from the ATP kiosk at the main terminus outside City Gate Valletta. A list of all routes and timings by summer/winter and mornings/afternoon (though not a full timetable) is available online at www.atp.com.mt (or tel: 2125 0007).
Regular services connect all parts of the island, though the majority use Valletta as the island hub. There are a few 'direct route buses' linking the resorts with attractions and areas of tourist interest without having to route via the capital. Fares are cheap so have small change to hand. You can buy one-, three-, five- and seven-day saver tickets at the termini at Valletta, Buggiba and Sliema Ferries, or from any branch of the Bank of Valletta. The only late buses are those which operate out of the nightlife enclave of St Julian's/Paceville.
Within the walls of Valletta, roads and streets are steep and narrow and there is very little parking space. There is no bus service. A new way of getting about is the CT Cabs fleet of battery powered, chauffeur-driven golf-buggy-style cars (tel: 2133 3321).
Conventional taxis (see below) and horse-drawn karrozin (carriages) are expensive, so always haggle on the price.
Regular services connect all parts of the island, though the majority use Valletta as the island hub. There are a few 'direct route buses' linking the resorts with attractions and areas of tourist interest without having to route via the capital. Fares are cheap so have small change to hand. You can buy one-, three-, five- and seven-day saver tickets at the termini at Valletta, Buggiba and Sliema Ferries, or from any branch of the Bank of Valletta. The only late buses are those which operate out of the nightlife enclave of St Julian's/Paceville.
Within the walls of Valletta, roads and streets are steep and narrow and there is very little parking space. There is no bus service. A new way of getting about is the CT Cabs fleet of battery powered, chauffeur-driven golf-buggy-style cars (tel: 2133 3321).
Conventional taxis (see below) and horse-drawn karrozin (carriages) are expensive, so always haggle on the price.
Taxis
By comparison to other transport costs, taxis (always white) are relatively expensive (roughly on a par with western European fares). They rarely work on the meter so it is vital that you agree a fare before you set off. Wembley's Taxis (tel: 2137 4141; website: www.wembleys.net) is a reputable company.
Car Hire
Car hire on Malta is among the cheapest in Europe but beware that the standard of driving is poor, parking is often very difficult and roads are frequently congested.
Recommended car hire agencies include Avis (tel: 2122 5986; website: www.avis.com) and Europcar (tel: 2138 8516; website: www.europcar.com), with whom Air Malta passengers are offered special discounts.
Recommended car hire agencies include Avis (tel: 2122 5986; website: www.avis.com) and Europcar (tel: 2138 8516; website: www.europcar.com), with whom Air Malta passengers are offered special discounts.
Bicycle Hire
Bicycle hire is not recommended due to the poor road and driving conditions and very heavy traffic.
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