How much does a trip to Malta cost?

A Malta holiday with travoHolidays starts from USD 1,209.20 per person for 6 nights on Malta and Gozo, or USD 1,558.80 for a 4-night boutique stay in Valletta, two sharing and land only, according to travoHolidays package prices, November 2026. Extras are modest: an eco-contribution per night at your hotel, heritage site tickets and low-cost buses.

Below we set out what is fixed, what varies and how to get the most from your budget. Our Malta destination page shows everything we cover.

Our Malta package prices

From travoHolidays package prices, November 2026. Prices are per person, two sharing, land only (international flights excluded), and vary by travel date and hotel choice.

The shorter Valletta stay costs more because it uses boutique luxury hotels in the capital, showing how strongly hotel class drives the price.

Official fixed costs

Entry: visas, ETIAS and EES

Malta is in the Schengen area, and visa needs depend on your nationality; the government's Central Visa Unit handles Schengen and national visas. For visa-exempt visitors, the official EU ETIAS site states, as of November 2026, that ETIAS is not yet operating and no applications are being collected; the EU will announce the launch date several months in advance, and the European Commission has set the fee at EUR 20. The Entry/Exit System, fully operational since 10 April 2026, is free.

Eco-contribution

Malta charges an environmental contribution on overnight stays, collected by the accommodation and paid by guests aged 18 and over. The Malta Tourism Authority's guest notice sets it at EUR 0.50 per person per night, capped at EUR 5 per stay. The Malta Institute of Taxation reported in February 2026 that the tax authority announced a rise to EUR 1.50 per night, capped at EUR 22.50 per stay, from 1 July 2026. Confirm the current amount with your hotel or specialist.

Heritage sites

• Ħal Saflieni Hypogeum: adults EUR 35, last-minute tickets EUR 50; children under six are not admitted and numbers are limited, so book well ahead (Heritage Malta, November 2026).
• Ġgantija Temples on Gozo with Ta' Kola Windmill: adults EUR 10 (Heritage Malta, November 2026).
• St John's Co-Cathedral: ticket prices vary — ask your specialist or check the cathedral's site.

Getting around

Malta Public Transport lists a winter single fare of EUR 2.00, valid for two hours, from 18 October 2026 to 12 June 2027, payable in cash or by contactless card. A 7-day Explore Flex card costs EUR 27 and a shareable 12-journey card EUR 19. Gozo Channel ferries link Ċirkewwa and Mġarr; adult fares vary, so check the operator's site.

Cost components at a glance

Malta uses the euro (EUR), and contactless cards are accepted on buses as well as in most shops and restaurants.

What drives the price — and how to save

• Season: July and August are the most expensive months for hotels; April–June and late September–October offer better value. See the month-by-month Malta guide.
• Hotel class and location: boutique palazzo hotels in Valletta and sea-view resorts cost more than town hotels a short bus ride away.
• Length of stay: Malta is small, so 4–7 nights covers the main sights; one base on Malta plus a night or two on Gozo keeps transfers simple.
• Transport: buses and ferries are inexpensive; private drivers and harbour cruises add cost but save time.
• Booking ahead: the Hypogeum sells out early, and last-minute tickets cost more.

Planning a first visit? Our Malta travel guide covers airports, buses, etiquette and suggested routes, including a day on Comino's Blue Lagoon.

Frequently asked questions

For a quote built around your dates, use the Malta planner or send a custom request.

Sources

1. European Union — ETIAS official website
2. European Commission, Migration and Home Affairs — European Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIAS)
3. European Commission, Migration and Home Affairs — Entry/Exit System (EES)
4. Identità (Government of Malta) — Central Visa Unit
5. Malta Tourism Authority — Environmental Contribution: notice to guests (PDF)
6. Malta Institute of Taxation — New eco-contribution rates (9 February 2026)
7. Heritage Malta — Ħal Saflieni Hypogeum
8. Heritage Malta — Ġgantija Archaeological Park
9. Malta Public Transport — Fares and tickets
10. Gozo Channel — Ferry fares