Travel - Internal
Air
There is a helicopter service operating all year round between Malta and Gozo. A quick alternative to the ferry service, it takes only 10 to 15 minutes.
Sea
A passenger car ferry operates several times daily between Cirkewwa in Malta and Mgarr in Gozo. Crossing time is about 30 minutes. Services to Comino operate from mid-March to mid-November. For further information, contact the Gozo Channel Company, Hay Wharf, Sa Maison, Malta (tel: 2124 3964-6; fax: 2124 8007; e-mail: admin@gozochannel.com; website: www.gozochannel.com).
Road
Driving is on the left. Speed limit is 80kph (50mph) on highways and 50kph (30mph) in residential areas. Bus: Good local services operate from Valletta and Victoria (Gozo) to all towns. Taxi: Identifiable by their all-white livery. Although taxis are under meter charge at government-controlled prices, it is best to agree prices before departure. Car hire: A number of car hire firms offer self-drive cars. Both Avis and Hertz have desks at the airport. Rates on Malta are among the cheapest in Europe. Documentation: Valid international driving licence required.
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