Rabat travel guide

Rabat Tourism | Rabat Guide

You're Going to Love Rabat

With a population of 7,064, Rabat 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 Rabat has to offer.

When to visit Rabat

Rabat in February
Estimated hotel price
£53
1 night at 3-star hotel
Rabat in February
Estimated hotel price
£53
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Rabat

Plane

When flying to Rabat, you’ll arrive at Malta Airport (MLA), which is located 5 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Rabat from the United Kingdom departs from Bournemouth and takes around 3h 10m.

Car

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

Plane

When flying to Rabat, you’ll arrive at Malta Airport (MLA), which is located 5 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Rabat from the United Kingdom departs from Bournemouth and takes around 3h 10m.

Car

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

Airports near Rabat

Airlines serving Rabat

Lufthansa
Good (4,672 reviews)
KLM
Good (855 reviews)
SWISS
Good (935 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,522 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,620 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,306 reviews)
Air France
Good (984 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,584 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (478 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,953 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,123 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,476 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,837 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (923 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (824 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (833 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (396 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (717 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,445 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Rabat

Most booked hotels in Rabat

Mayflower Hotel Malta
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£77+
Qawra Palace Resort & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£100+
AX Sunny Coast Resort & Spa
4 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
£81+
Porto Azzurro Aparthotel
3 stars
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
£48+
Coral Hotel
3 stars
Good (7, Good reviews)
£41+
Canifor Hotel
4 stars
Good (7, Good reviews)
£45+

Hiring a car in Rabat

Expect to pay £1.15 per litre in Rabat (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £13.70 and £18.27.

Expect to pay £1.15 per litre in Rabat (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £13.70 and £18.27.