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Malta
Currency, language, tipping etiquette, and how to get around Malta — plus every Tripzeeker itinerary covering the country.
Currency
EUR
Language
Maltese
Tipping
Customary
Region
Europe
Currency
Malta uses the Euro (EUR). Use Tripzeeker's currency converter to check live exchange rates before you travel.
Language
The main languages are Maltese, English. English is widely understood, especially in tourist areas.
Tipping etiquette
10% in restaurants if no service charge is added.
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Public buses cover the whole island cheaply; ferries run to Gozo and Comino.
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What currency does Malta use?
Malta uses the Euro (EUR). Tripzeeker's currency converter and tip calculator can help you budget in your home currency before you go.
What language is spoken in Malta?
The main languages are Maltese, English. English is widely understood, especially in tourist areas.
Do I need to tip in Malta?
10% in restaurants if no service charge is added.
How do you get around Malta?
Public buses cover the whole island cheaply; ferries run to Gozo and Comino.