Malta Travel & Emergency Guide
Essential emergency numbers, speed limits, etiquette & travel tips
Open in WooGu (100% Offline)Emergency Numbers in Malta
112
General Emergency
112
Police
112
Ambulance / Medical
112
Fire Department
Key Travel Facts
Capital
Valletta
Currency
EUR (€)
Official Language
Maltese, English
Country Code
+356
Driving Rules & Speed Limits in Malta
Urban / City
50 km/h
Rural
80 km/h
Highway
80 km/h (no traditional highways)
Alcohol Limit
0.5 ‰
Toll & Vignette: No toll in Malta.
Tipping & Etiquette
Recommendation: About 10% is customary. In restaurants, a 5-10% tip is usually given unless a service charge is included.
- DO Visit the silent city of Mdina, especially in the late afternoon.
- DON'T Do not walk into churches or city centers in swimwear – knees and shoulders must be covered in churches.
Power Sockets & Tap Water
Plug Type & Electricity: Type G (230V, 50Hz). British 3-pin plug, adapter required!
Tap Water: Safe to drink, but often desalinated seawater and can taste of chlorine.
Insider Tip: The bus system is extensive and cheap, but often severely delayed.
