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

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.

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When to visit Sliema

Sliema in January
Estimated flight+hotel price
£19
2 travellers
Flight to Sliema
3 nights at hotel
Sliema in January
Estimated flight+hotel price
£19
2 travellers
Flight to Sliema
3 nights at hotel

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.

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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 Ryanair, easyJet and Jet2. 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 4 miles from Sliema. You’ll find branches of CityGo Rentals and Hertz, among others, in Luqa.

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 Ryanair, easyJet and Jet2. 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 4 miles from Sliema. You’ll find branches of CityGo Rentals and Hertz, among others, in Luqa.

Airports near Sliema

MLALuqa Malta Intl

Airlines serving Sliema

Lufthansa
Good (7,938 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,501 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,905 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,321 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,433 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,924 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,187 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,578 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (905 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,616 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,751 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,560 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,950 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,188 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (404 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,215 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,433 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,502 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,948 reviews)
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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 £95 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £153 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Sliema

Most booked hotels in Sliema

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AX The Victoria Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
£93+
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Intercontinental Hotels Malta By IHG
5 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
£124+
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The Westin Dragonara Resort, Malta
5 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
£163+
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Pebbles Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£78+
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1926 Le Soleil Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£119+
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Talbot House by Talbot & Bons
0 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£55+
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Hiring a car in Sliema

Hiring a car in Sliema costs £22 per day, on average, or £88 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, 46% more expensive than at Luqa Malta Intl.

Expect to pay £1.17 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 £14.04 and £18.71.

Hiring a car in Sliema costs £22 per day, on average, or £88 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, 46% more expensive than at Luqa Malta Intl.

Expect to pay £1.17 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 £14.04 and £18.71.

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