Sliema travel guide
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You're Going to Love Sliema
With a population of 17,104, Sliema 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 Sliema has to offer.
When to visit Sliema
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Sliema 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 10 °C, with an average temperature of 13 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in December, when precipitation is around 110 mm. In contrast, May is usually the driest month of the year in Sliema, with an average rainfall of 10 mm.
How to Get to Sliema
Plane
When flying to Sliema, you’ll arrive at Malta Airport (MLA), which is located 7 km from the city centre. Airlines that fly from the United Kingdom to Sliema include British Airways, KM Malta Airlines and easyJet. The shortest flight to Sliema from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 3h 15m.
Car
Another option to get to Sliema is to pick up a car hire from Luqa, which is about 6 km from Sliema. You’ll find branches of AbbyCar Car Rentals and Hertz, among others, in Luqa.
Airports near Sliema
Airlines serving Sliema
Where to stay in Sliema
From 5-star hotels such as the AX The Palace to great affordable options like the Sliema Marina Hotel, Sliema offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around £91 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £150 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Sliema
Most booked hotels in Sliema
Hiring a car in Sliema
Hiring a car in Sliema costs £14 per day, on average, or £56 if you want to hire it for 4 days.
It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 3% cheaper than airport locations in Sliema.
Expect to pay £1.14 per litre in Sliema (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £13.68 and £18.24. The most frequently booked car type in Sliema is Standard (Class Convertible or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Citroen C1 or similar) is, on average, 68% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.