Getting Around Malta: Buses, Airport, Ferries, Car Hire and Driving

Short answer: most visitors get around Malta by bus, taxi or ride-hailing apps, and reach Gozo by ferry. If you live here or want more freedom, you can hire a car or get a Maltese driving licence. Every guide below is checked against official sources.

For visitors

Driving in Malta

Licence rules for non-EU residents, fines and penalty points, plus free theory test practice with the official Transport Malta questions.

What changes this week

Road closures, bus diversions and ferry changes are listed every week on Malta This Week.