What budget for activities and outings Malta?

In Malta, the most expensive entrance is the Hal-Saflieni Hypogeum (€50 for an adult). Most other sites and museums managed by Heritage Malta cost between €5 and €10 for an adult. A multi-site pass is available (see conditions at https://heritagemalta.org, under "admission fees"), but does not include admission to Hal-Saflieni or Underground Valletta. Don't hesitate to list what you'll have the time and inclination to see to decide whether this pass is worthwhile. Many churches are free to visit, with the exception of the co-cathedral of St. John (€15 for an adult), Mdina (€10 for an adult) or Victoria in Gozo (€4 for an adult). The prices given in this guide refer to adult rates, but various discounts are almost always available for children, senior citizens, students and even families. Don't hesitate to ask when you buy your tickets.

As for the pleasures of swimming, there is no need to go to the swimming pools since the big blue sea is at your disposal, with its few beautiful beaches and especially its many creeks. Close to Valletta, the sea fronts of Sliema and St Julian's are also equipped to allow you to take a dip, as are the resorts of Malsaforn and Xlendi, in Gozo. The archipelago is also the spot for scuba diving, all year round, with or without wetsuit. The opportunity to admire caves, caverns, walls, crevices and numerous wrecks. Another specific activity is hiking, which can also be practiced all year round and which you can find the list at the tourist office. And you should know that most of the time, the departure and arrival points of the circuits are served by buses. You can also rent a boat and go on a cruise around Malta or take a kayak to discover the caves. Finally, many hotels, especially on the north coast, have spas

What budget to eat Malta?

Of course, it all depends on what you will eat, but you can count on a budget of about 30 € per person for one meal. However, for those who like to eat 'on the go', Malta is full of good deals, at the forefront of which are the pastizzerija, almost a Maltese institution, which are actually small shops selling hot pastizzi in strategic places. You will be able to taste there at derisory prices (between 0.40 and 0.60 € each) slippers, often with chicken, cheese or peas. You can also find them in the many Maltese kiosks. Maltese sandwiches will also be your friends or ftira, round breads used to make Maltese "pizzas"

What is the budget for accommodation Malta?

Expect to pay between €50 and €130 for an apartment or double room in a 3-star hotel or tourist complex. For those on a budget, there are still a few guesthouses available at around €60 per night, although the number is dwindling. For a luxury hotel, expect to pay from €140 to €300 and more. Budget travelers can opt for youth hostels, especially in the Sliema and St Julian's areas. Membership of the International Youth Hostel Federation is compulsory for hostels in the network, but can be purchased on site, before your first night. Whatever your accommodation, you'll have to pay an environmental tax of €0.50 per day and per person (rarely mentioned in the advertised price).

As a general rule, the low season runs from February to March, and picks up again from October to the end of November.

Travel budget Malta and cost of living

Until 2010, Malta was a cheap destination, but since then prices have been rising, boosted in particular by Valletta's status as Capital of Culture in 2018. This is especially true in the more touristy sectors. Life there remains a little cheaper than in France and cheaper than in Paris. Of course, at two the price per person is more interesting, whether it's accommodation in a double room or car rental.

Small budget: accommodation in a simple guesthouse (about 40 € per person with breakfast), quick lunch(pastizzi, less than 5 €), good evening meal (about 30 €), public transport (2 € the way / 21 € the weekly card), others (coffee 1,50 €). Or less than 80 €. But you can of course save on meals. There are also discounts for long-term accommodation

Average budget: night in a hotel (about 50 to 100 € per person in a double room), 2 meals (one light and one full) 20 and 35 €. From 105 to 155 €. You may also add car rental (scooter 15 €, car 25 € at least), leisure activities.

Big budget: everything is possible. Night in a comfortable hotel (from 70 € per person), car rental (from 25 to 40 € per day), 2 meals in a sought-after restaurant (40-60 €).

To all these budgets, you will add leisure activities: diving, cruises, visits, etc.

In the restaurants, if the service is not included, the tip is left at your discretion. Some restaurants add acover charge, usually 2 to 3 € per person. But this is not systematic and you will not have any bad surprises, as this tax must be indicated on the menu card

To reduce your budget, consider taking the multi-trip cards which allow you to travel by bus throughout the country at a very advantageous rate (21 € for a week in unlimited or 15 € for 12 trips, knowing that the basic unit is worth whatever the duration of your trip, two stations or crossing the island). Passes also exist to visit the sites managed by Heritage Malta (https://heritagemalta.org). Make sure you have the time and desire to do everything included.