Travel - Internal
AIR: There is a helicopter service operating all year round between Malta and Gozo. A quick alternative to the ferry service, it runs eight times a day and takes only ten to fifteen minutes.
SEA: A passenger car ferry operates several times daily between Cirkewwa in Malta and Mgarr in Gozo, with connections to Comino. Crossing time is about 30 minutes. Services to Comino operate from mid-March to mid-November. For further information, contact the Gozo Channel Company, Hay Wharf, Sa Maison in Malta.
ROAD: Driving is on the left. Speed limit is 64kph (40mph) on highways and 40kph (25mph) in residential areas. Bus: Good local services operate from Luqa, Valletta, Sa Maison and Victoria (Gozo) to all towns. Taxi: Identifiable by their all-white livery. Although taxis are under meter charge at government-controlled prices, it is best to agree prices before departure. Car hire: A number of car hire firms offer self-drive cars. Both Hertz and Avis have desks at the airport. Rates on Malta are among the cheapest in Europe. Documentation: Valid international driving licence required.
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