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

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 January
Estimated hotel price
£30
1 night at 3-star hotel
Rabat in January
Estimated hotel price
£30
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 8 km from the city centre. Airlines that fly from the United Kingdom to Rabat include Ryanair, easyJet and KM Malta Airlines. The shortest flight to Rabat from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 3h 15m.

Car

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

Plane

When flying to Rabat, you’ll arrive at Malta Airport (MLA), which is located 8 km from the city centre. Airlines that fly from the United Kingdom to Rabat include Ryanair, easyJet and KM Malta Airlines. The shortest flight to Rabat from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 3h 15m.

Car

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

Airports near Rabat

MLALuqa Malta Intl

Airlines serving Rabat

KLM
Good (1,432 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,626 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,007 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,571 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,090 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,810 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,095 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,045 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,677 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,434 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,504 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,516 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (879 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,331 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,605 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,146 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,412 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (902 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (375 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (282 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Rabat

Most booked hotels in Rabat

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Ax Odycy Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
£44+
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Mayflower Hotel Malta
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£24+
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db San Antonio Hotel & Spa - All Inclusive
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£96+
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Talbot House by Talbot & Bons
0 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£46+
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Qawra Palace Resort & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£38+
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Canifor Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.2, Good reviews)
£22+
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Hiring a car in Rabat

Expect to pay £1.17 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 £13.99 and £18.65.

Expect to pay £1.17 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 £13.99 and £18.65.