Taxi Services
Malta Taxis
Malta taxis are a practical and pleasant method of transportation, particularly for those who are searching for a more private and direct mode of transportation.
If you want to experience everything that Malta has to offer, using Malta taxis from point A to point B is without a doubt the most convenient and pleasant method to transport yourself.
It is possible to hail official white Malta taxis straight from the street, locate them at taxi ranks, access them via prepaid taxi booths, or call them using a phone service that is available around the clock, 24/7.
Licensed Taxis: Always make sure that the Malta taxis you employ are licensed and authorized. Taxi licenses are provided by the Transport Authority, and licensed taxis are identified by the presence of a taxi sign on the roof of the vehicle.
Safety Measures: Taxis in Malta are required to comply to safety requirements, and drivers are often competent and aware about the environment in which they operate.
Taxi Apps: The use of mobile applications by certain taxi services in Malta has made it possible for customers to book and monitor their cabs, therefore giving both convenience and transparency. One of the most common ways that people in Malta get taxis, is by using ride-hailing applications like Bolt.
Getting a Taxi: There is a telltale “TAXI” sign on top of the taxis in Malta, and there are black registration stamps written on the front doors of the taxis. Malta taxis are white. Calling a taxi business in Malta, hailing a taxi from the street, going to the next designated taxi rank, prepaying at a taxi booth, using a ride-hailing app, calling a taxi company in Malta, or pre-booking a private trip are all options for finding a taxi.
Taxi Ranks: These are located outside of all of the most popular tourist destinations, including the City Gate and the Grand Master’s Palace in Valletta, as well as at all of the major hotels, the bus stations in each town, and the airport. Additional locations include the airport. The meter will be placed on these rides.
Airport and Ports: On the other hand, authorized taxi booths may be found at the airport, the port, and in the central business districts of the majority of Maltese cities. Before presenting the receipt to your taxi driver, you have the option of negotiating a set fee and prepaying for your travel at the customer service kiosk.
Accessible Taxis: In order to provide customers with limited mobility with accessible transportation alternatives, several cabs are outfitted with appropriate seating arrangements.
Taxis to Gozo and Comino: Malta taxis offer transportation to the ferry ports, which are necessary for travel to Gozo and Comino via boat. There is a possibility that certain taxis may provide the option of waiting for clients while they are traveling to the sister islands.
Pricing of Malta Taxis
Except in cases when you prepay at a taxi booth, the rates of taxi rides in Malta are typically determined by a taximeter depending on the distance traveled. The airport and the port, as well as Saint Julian’s (Paceville) and the central portions of Valletta, are all locations where you may find authorized taxi booths that provide set pricing.
Black taxis that are not signed may provide a lower fare than the official white taxis in Malta; nevertheless, these taxis are privately owned and not subject to any regulations.
Taxi stands that are authorized by the government of Malta provide passengers with predetermined rates to major places across the island. You only need to make a prepayment for your transport at the counter, and then you must provide the receipt over to the driver who will be taking you.
It is important to keep in mind that there may be additional fees for traveling with heavier luggage, traveling during significant holidays, and traveling throughout the night.
If you would want to negotiate a better price, you need get ready to engage in some haggling behavior. In your search, you will come across certain white taxi cabs that are not only reasonable but also willing to haggle.
Taximeter Prices:
Initial Fare – €3.50
The first kilometer – €2.50/km
Over 1 km up to 5 km – €1.60/km
Over 5 km up to 10 km – €1.40/km
Over 10 km up to 15 km – €1.30/km
Over 15 km up to 20 km – €1/km
Over 20 km – €0.85/km
Waiting charge per hour – €25
Fixed Fares:
Airport to Sliema – €20
Airport to Valletta – €17
Airport to St. Julian’s – €21
Valletta to St. Julians – €17
St. Julians to Sliema – €12
Sliema to Valletta – €15
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