Mellieha travel guide
Mellieha Tourism | Mellieha Guide
You're Going to Love Mellieha
With a population of 10,003, Mellieha 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 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Mellieha has to offer.
Activities & attractions in Mellieha
Nature & Outdoor Activities
Where to Eat in Mellieha
If you’re looking for affordable options, Da Ciccio Cucina (Adenau Street) and Westreme (Marfa Road) are great picks.
When to visit Mellieha
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Mellieha 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 Mellieha, with an average rainfall of 0 mm.
How to Get to Mellieha
Plane
When flying to Mellieha, you’ll arrive at Malta Airport (MLA), which is located 10 miles from the city centre. Airlines that fly from the United Kingdom to Mellieha include easyJet, Ryanair and Jet2. The shortest flight to Mellieha from the United Kingdom departs from Bournemouth and takes around 3h 10m.
Car
Another option to get to Mellieha is to pick up a car hire from Luqa, which is about 10 miles from Mellieha. You’ll find branches of CityGo Rentals and Movis, among others, in Luqa.
Airports near Mellieha
Airlines serving Mellieha
Where to stay in Mellieha
Average rates range from around £73 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £77 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Mellieha
Most booked hotels in Mellieha
Hiring a car in Mellieha
Hiring a car in Mellieha costs £42 per day, on average, or £167 if you want to hire it for 4 days.
You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 70% more expensive than at Luqa Malta Intl.
Expect to pay £1.16 per litre in Mellieha (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £13.81 and £18.41.