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Malta 2026: vignette needed? Tolls, zones, rules

No road tolls. Entering Valletta on weekdays costs the CVA charge: first 30 minutes free, then €0.82 per hour (max €6.52). Free after 2 pm and at weekends. Drive on the left. Max 80 km/h, 50 km/h in towns.

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Malta

no car tolls
Motorway 80 km/hAlcohol 0,5 ‰ (novice/professional 0,2 ‰)Winter No general rule

Key points in Malta

Vignettenot needed
Low-emission zones1 cities/zones
WinterNo general rule
Snow chainsOnly on snow or ice
Alcohol0,5 ‰
Lights by daynot compulsory
Compulsory in the car–
Breakdown help— 112
Tolls and extra costs
  • No road tolls. Entering Valletta on weekdays costs the CVA charge: first 30 minutes free, then €0.82 per hour (max €6.52). Free after 2 pm and at weekends.
  • Drive on the left. Max 80 km/h, 50 km/h in towns.
  • Novice and professional drivers: 0.2‰.
Low-emission zones 1
  • Valletta (CVA)Diesel min. Euro 1 · Petrol min. all · €0.82/h · max €6.52
Watch out
  • Drive on the left, and expect narrow, busy roads.
  • Driving into Valletta? After 2 pm and at weekends there is no CVA charge.
Truck (over 3.5 t)
  • no distance-based toll in our overview
Coach
  • Bus motorway: –
  • Bus toll: –
  • Alcohol (professional): 0,2 ‰
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Buy officially ↗ cva.gov.mt

From United Kingdom to Malta: which vignettes?

Usual route: United Kingdom → France → Italy → Malta

By car you need no vignette on this route.

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Malta: frequently asked questions

Which vignettes do I need from United Kingdom to Malta?

On the usual route (United Kingdom → France → Italy → Malta) you need no vignette by car.

Malta: do I need a vignette?

No. There is no vignette and no motorway toll for cars.

Malta: what is the motorway speed limit?

80 km/h for cars, unless signs say otherwise. The alcohol limit is 0,5 ‰ (0,2 ‰ for novice and professional drivers).

Malta: are there low-emission zones?

Yes, including: Valletta (CVA). See above which Euro standard you need.

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