Currency: Maltese lira
Meals

Budget: ₤1-4
Mid-range: ₤4-5
High: ₤5-7
Deluxe: ₤7+

Lodging

Budget: ₤5-10
Mid-range: ₤11-20
High: ₤20-26
Deluxe: ₤26+

By European standards, Malta is very good value. You can travel in comfort and style for US$75-100 per day, though even US$30-35 a day will get you pleasant hostel accommodation, a simple restaurant meal, a decent street-side snack and enough cold drinks to keep you going.

Banks are the best place to change money; they almost always offer a significantly better rate than hotels or restaurants. Waiters and taxi drivers expect a 10% tip. All major credit cards are widely accepted. Bargaining for handicrafts at stalls or markets is essential, but most shops have fixed prices. There’s a 15% value-added tax on all consumer items.