Introduction
What to do
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Mdina travel guide

Mdina Tourism | Mdina Guide

You're Going to Love Mdina

With a population of 294, Mdina is a must-see destination in Malta. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Mdina has to offer.

When to visit Mdina

Mdina in September
Estimated hotel price
£123
1 night at 3-star hotel
Mdina in September
Estimated hotel price
£123
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Mdina in August, when the average temperature is 27 °C, and the highest can go up to 31 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 9 °C, with an average temperature of 12 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in December, when precipitation is around 112 mm. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Mdina, with an average rainfall of 0 mm.

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How to Get to Mdina

Plane

When flying to Mdina, you’ll arrive at Malta Airport (MLA), which is located 7 km from the city centre. Airlines that fly from the United Kingdom to Mdina include easyJet, Ryanair and Jet2. The shortest flight to Mdina from the United Kingdom departs from Newcastle upon Tyne and takes around 3h 30m.

Car

Another option to get to Mdina is to pick up a car hire from Luqa, which is about 8 km from Mdina. You’ll find branches of CityGo Rentals and Movis, among others, in Luqa.

Plane

When flying to Mdina, you’ll arrive at Malta Airport (MLA), which is located 7 km from the city centre. Airlines that fly from the United Kingdom to Mdina include easyJet, Ryanair and Jet2. The shortest flight to Mdina from the United Kingdom departs from Newcastle upon Tyne and takes around 3h 30m.

Car

Another option to get to Mdina is to pick up a car hire from Luqa, which is about 8 km from Mdina. You’ll find branches of CityGo Rentals and Movis, among others, in Luqa.

Airports near Mdina

MLALuqa Malta Intl

Airlines serving Mdina

Lufthansa
Good (8,218 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,576 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,212 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,068 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,473 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,558 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,250 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,650 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,655 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,736 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (959 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,206 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,984 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,200 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,614 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,535 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (430 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,600 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,484 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,386 reviews)
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Where to stay in Mdina

Average rates range from around £115 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £197 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Mdina

Most booked hotels in Mdina

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The Xara Palace Relais & Chateaux
5 stars
Excellent (9.5, Excellent reviews)
£197+
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Ax Odycy Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
£88+
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Seaview Hotel Malta - Adults Only
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£77+
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Talbot House by Talbot & Bons
0 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£49+
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Qawra Palace Resort & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£50+
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Gillieru Harbour Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
£44+
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Hiring a car in Mdina

Expect to pay £1.15 per litre in Mdina (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £13.75 and £18.33.

Expect to pay £1.15 per litre in Mdina (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £13.75 and £18.33.