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

Mdina travel guide

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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. Consider staying at least one whole day in Mdina to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Mdina

Mdina in February
Estimated flight+hotel price
£240
2 travellers
Flight to Mdina
3 nights at hotel
Mdina in February
Estimated flight+hotel price
£240
2 travellers
Flight to Mdina
3 nights at 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 5 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Mdina from the United Kingdom departs from Belfast and takes around 3h 45m.

Car

Another option to get to Mdina is to pick up a car hire from Luqa, which is about 5 miles from Mdina. You’ll find branches of CityGo Rentals and Free2Move, among others, in Luqa.

Plane

When flying to Mdina, you’ll arrive at Malta Airport (MLA), which is located 5 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Mdina from the United Kingdom departs from Belfast and takes around 3h 45m.

Car

Another option to get to Mdina is to pick up a car hire from Luqa, which is about 5 miles from Mdina. You’ll find branches of CityGo Rentals and Free2Move, among others, in Luqa.

Airports near Mdina

MLALuqa Malta Intl

Airlines serving Mdina

Lufthansa
Good (7,032 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,820 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,584 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,920 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,780 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,686 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,444 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,688 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,211 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,560 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (345 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,210 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,345 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,068 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,290 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,050 reviews)
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Where to stay in Mdina

Average rates range from around £132 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £244 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 (9.2, Excellent reviews)
£244+
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Ax Odycy Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
£126+
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DoubleTree by Hilton Malta
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£141+
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Mayflower Hotel Malta
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£84+
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db San Antonio Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£205+
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Qawra Palace Resort & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£119+
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Hiring a car in Mdina

Expect to pay £1.10 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 £13.17 and £17.56.

Expect to pay £1.10 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 £13.17 and £17.56.

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