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Walkability & Transport in St. Julian's

Getting around

High

Updated July 2026 · Sources cited: publictransport.com.mt, moovitapp.com

Overall7.7/10Easier to get around than about 75% of cities

Good to know

Good to Know

  • Parking in St. Julian's is difficult due to residents-only zones; using Bolt or other rideshare is recommended instead.
  • Bus drivers do not give change, so bring exact coins or use contactless payment.
  • Bus tickets are valid for 2 hours and allow one free transfer within that period.
  • Bolt and eCabs allow cash payment, while Uber does not; Bolt has stronger driver presence on Gozo if needed.
  • Rideshare apps (especially Bolt) are generally cheaper and more convenient than white taxis, which operate on government-regulated fixed tariffs.

Services

  • Bolt
    Availability
    Most reliable; omnipresent across archipelago
    Driver Reliability
    Bolt remains the best option to be sure of finding a driver nearby. Bolt and eCabs have been established in Malta for longer than Uber and seem to have more drivers, which means better availability.
    Coverage St Julians
    Excellent
    Notes
    Bolt has a much larger fleet of drivers than Uber.
  • eCabs
    Availability
    Reliable; good driver supply
    Coverage St Julans
    Good
    Driver Reliability
    eCabs has its own call and reservation center in Malta, which gives it a slight advantage in case of a problem or incident.
    Notes
    Both Bolt and eCabs offer the option to book in advance as well as book on the spot.
  • Uber
    Availability
    Limited; newer to market
    Driver Reliability
    The service is mainly available in the most tourist areas such as Valletta, St. Julian's, and the airport. Vehicle availability can be limited, especially outside urban areas or during peak hours.
    Coverage St Julians
    Available but limited
    Notes
    Uber doesn't offer the option to reserve a ride in advance in Malta.

Estimated Fares

Airport To St Julians

Distance Km
~11
Estimated Range USD
$17–$23
Estimated Range Local
€15–€20

Fares

  • Single Journey (Winter: 19 Oct–13 June)
    Cost
    €2.00
    Duration
    2 hours with unlimited transfers
  • Single Journey (Summer: 14 June–18 Oct)
    Cost
    €2.50
    Duration
    2 hours with unlimited transfers
  • Night Routes (N Buses)
    Cost
    €3.00
    Duration
    N/A
  • Tallinja Direct (TD) Routes
    Cost
    €3.00
    Duration
    N/A
  • 12 Single Day Journeys Card (6-month Validity)
    Cost
    €19
    Duration
    N/A
  • 7-day Explore Card (Unlimited)
    Cost
    €25
    Duration
    7 days, all day and night routes

Key Routes

  • Valletta
    Route
    13, 13A, 14, 16, 21
    Travel Time Minutes
    20–25 average (up to 40 for standard routes)
  • Valletta (Express)
    Route
    TD13
    Travel Time Minutes
    20
  • Malta International Airport
    Route
    X7, X2, TD2
    Travel Time Minutes
    40–50
  • Mellieħa
    Route
    222
    Travel Time Minutes
    N/A

Car Rental

Availability
Available throughout St. Julian's
General Notes
Traffic around the St. Julian's, Sliema and Valletta areas can be very busy and it can be hard to get a parking space.

Bike Rental

Availability
Limited
Notes
Tallinja Bike operates electric docking stations in Valletta and Gozo, requiring a dedicated Tallinja Bike App. Certain tourist-friendly areas provide bike rental stations, allowing freedom to explore at your own pace.

Walkability

Getting Around Tier
high
Getting Around Tier Rationale
Excellent walkability within the downtown area, combined with reliable bus network to central locations (routes 13, 14, 16, 21, TD13 to Valletta in 20–40 minutes), functioning rideshare apps (Bolt most reliable, Uber limited), and frequent public transit make getting around without a car practical for most daily needs.
Description
St. Julian's is a particularly walkable area. The promenade connects St Julian's to Sliema on foot, approximately 20 minutes walking. The seafront promenade, cafes and key attractions are within walking distance. Key walkable points of interest include the Sliema Promenade offering coastal views, Tigné Point shopping and entertainment complex, and Spinola Bay with its restaurants and luzzu fishing boats.

Notes

Buses depart approximately every 15 minutes on main routes. It is best to avoid afternoon rush hour traffic (5–7pm) around Sliema and Valletta.

Description

Malta has an excellent and extremely good value bus system, with public buses travelling to all the villages as well as the main attractions. Bus lines serving St. Julian's include 120, 16, 202, 222, 225, and TD13.

System Name

Malta Public Transport (Tallinja)

Payment Methods

Tickets can be purchased on the bus with cash or contactless card. The 7-day Explore Card covers 168 hours of unlimited travel on all standard day and night routes and breaks even after 10 journeys in summer or 13 in winter.

Scooter Rental

Daily Cost
€72
Weekly Cost
€336
Availability
Available in St. Julian's and surrounding area
Notes
Costs shown are averages; individual rental companies offer varying rates. A 50cc scooter booked in advance costs from €37 per day. As of March 2024, rental e-scooters (Bolt, Lime, etc.) are banned from public streets and should not be relied upon.
AI-generated estimateData refreshed July 2026

Sources cited for this category

These are the sources cited in this walkability & transport research for this city. Individual figures may not each trace to one of them.

  1. 1.publictransport.com.mt
  2. 2.moovitapp.com
  3. 3.number11.com
  4. 4.betweenenglandandiowa.com
  5. 5.travel2malta.com
  6. 6.maltaparadise.com
  7. 7.publictransportguide.com
  8. 8.publictransport.com.mt
  9. 9.publictransportguide.com
  10. 10.freemalta.com
  11. 11.flipflopsincluded.com
  12. 12.bolt.eu
  13. 13.maltadvice.com
  14. 14.maltadvice.com
  15. 15.seaandstone.blog
  16. 16.riderly.com
  17. 17.riderly.com
  18. 18.ntsmalta.com
  19. 19.flipflopsincluded.com
  20. 20.tradingeconomics.com
  21. 21.mtfxgroup.com

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