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Ancient islands, modern apps

10 apps7 essentialEuropeLast updated: July 2026

Uber exists in Malta but eCabs and Bolt have far more drivers and better availability. English is widely spoken so language apps are rarely needed, but a transit app is a must. Maltese buses are the primary public transport and can be tricky to navigate without one.

The essentials

  • eCabs app iconeCabsRide Hailing
  • Bolt app iconBoltRide Hailing
  • Wolt app iconWoltFood Delivery
  • Bolt Food app iconBolt FoodFood Delivery
  • Revolut app iconRevolutPayments
  • Google Maps app iconGoogle MapsNavigation
  • Tallinja app iconTallinjaTransit
  • Ride Hailing
  • Food Delivery
  • Payments
  • Navigation
  • Transit

Ride Hailing3 apps · 2 essential

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eCabs app icon

eCabsEssential

Malta-based cab app covering Valletta, Sliema, St Julian's, Luqa, Mellieħa and Gozo, with scheduled airport rides.

Pro tip: Use eCabs for a prebooked early airport trip or Gozo. It can cost more than Bolt, but scheduled supply is often more dependable.

App StorePlay StoreWebsite↗
Bolt app icon

BoltEssential

Car-hailing across Valletta, Sliema, St Julian's, Gżira, Msida, Qawra, Mellieħa, Luqa and much of Malta.

Pro tip: Bolt is usually cheaper than Uber or eCabs. At Malta airport, follow the pickup pin to the designated car park rather than waiting at the white-taxi rank.

App StorePlay StoreWebsite↗
Uber app icon

Uber

App rides around Valletta, Sliema, St Julian's, Gżira, Msida, Birkirkara, Luqa and Malta's main visitor areas.

Pro tip: Compare its quote with Bolt before booking. Uber is often dearer, while its Gozo supply is less dependable than eCabs.

App StorePlay StoreWebsite↗

Food Delivery2 apps · 2 essential

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Wolt app icon

WoltEssential

Restaurant delivery in Valletta, Sliema, St Julian's, Gżira, Msida, Birkirkara, Qawra, Mellieħa and Gozo.

Pro tip: Wolt has the broadest selection and the better Gozo footprint. Pin the exact entrance because Valletta and Gozo addresses can route a courier to another street.

App StorePlay StoreWebsite↗
Bolt Food app icon

Bolt FoodEssential

Meal delivery around Valletta, Sliema, St Julian's, Gżira, Msida, Birkirkara, Qawra and other Malta localities.

Pro tip: It is often the cheaper app after promotions. Compare the final total with Wolt because its restaurant range and Gozo supply are smaller.

App StorePlay StoreWebsite↗

Payments2 apps · 1 essential

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Revolut app icon

RevolutEssential

Malta's favorite everyday money app: locals use it to split bills and pay each other, and your fee-free euro card taps in shops, restaurants and on every Tallinja bus.

Pro tip: Withdraw euros at Bank of Valletta or HSBC machines, which usually add no surcharge, rather than the standalone ATMs in nightlife areas. Peer transfers to Maltese friends arrive instantly since so many locals already run Revolut.

App StorePlay Store
Wise app icon

Wise

Mid-market euro conversion for Malta with a contactless card that covers island life, from harbor restaurants to the tap-on readers fitted across the Tallinja bus network.

Pro tip: Keep 20 to 50 euros in cash anyway: Marsaxlokk market vendors, village bars on Gozo and bus drivers with limited change still prefer coins and small notes. Wise withdrawals stay cheap if you remain within the monthly fee-free allowance.

App StorePlay StoreWebsite↗

Navigation1 app · 1 essential

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Google Maps app icon

Google MapsEssential

Works reliably across Malta and Gozo for walking, driving, and transit. Useful for navigating the narrow medieval streets of Valletta and Mdina.

Pro tip: Download the Malta offline map. Mobile data can be patchy in some older fortified towns.

App StorePlay StoreWebsite↗

Transit2 apps · 1 essential

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Tallinja app icon

TallinjaEssential

Official Malta Public Transport app for tracking buses in real time, planning journeys, and receiving service disruption alerts.

Pro tip: Load a Tallinja card through the app for cheaper fares than paying cash on board.

App StorePlay Store
Gozo Channel app icon

Gozo Channel

Official app for the Gozo ferry crossing with live schedules, delay updates, and terminal information.

Pro tip: Check before heading to the terminal. Schedules shift seasonally and can be disrupted by weather.

App StorePlay StoreWebsite↗

Internet in Malta

Mobile internet eSIM Best option when traveling

Guac app icon

Guac

Recommended

Reliable mobile internet at better prices than most travel eSIMs, with polished iOS and Android apps and support for making and receiving phone calls.

App StorePlay StoreSee plans

Airalo

One of the biggest travel eSIM brands, with a very large destination catalog.

Holafly

Known for unlimited-data plans in many destinations, at a higher price per gigabyte.

Buying a local SIM card ID registration required

Registration
Bring your passport; the seller registers the prepaid SIM during activation.
Tourist plans and prices
Typical prepaid offers include around 8 GB; compare the current validity and price before buying.
Where to buy
Buy at an official carrier counter at the airport or at an official city store, and test the SIM before leaving.
Local eSIM
Local eSIM is available and follows the same identity rules as a physical SIM.

Good to know

The domestic data allowance may be much larger than the EU roaming allowance; check the roaming cap.

Local carriers

  • GO

    Best choice for broad coverage, including rural areas.

  • Epic

    A solid alternative; compare current prepaid offers before buying.

  • Melita

    Good-value option when price matters most.

Full SIM card and eSIM guide for Malta→eSIM and SIM cards by country→
Sources and how current this is

Data checked July 2026

Source dates: MyRoami: 30 Oct 2025 | MyRent (Malta-based guide): 20 Feb 2026 | Roafly: 5 May 2026 | Phone Travel Wiz: last updated 1 Mar 2024 | Gigago: 31 Mar 2025 (eSIM seller) | esimmalta.com: 16 Jul 2024 (eSIM seller)

Sources disagree: Registration practice or tourist eligibility still varies between published accounts. Quoted prices or bundle details vary by seller and may change at short notice.

Sources

  • myroami.com
  • myrent.mt
  • roafly.com
  • phonetravelwiz.com
  • gigago.com
  • esimmalta.com

Frequently asked questions

What are the must-have apps for traveling in Malta?

The essential apps for Malta are eCabs, Bolt, Wolt, Bolt Food, Revolut.

How many travel apps does Malta have?

We've curated 10 apps across 5 categories for traveling in Malta, including 7 essential apps.

What is the best ride hailing app in Malta?

eCabs is the top-rated ride hailing app in Malta. Malta-based cab app covering Valletta, Sliema, St Julian's, Luqa, Mellieħa and Gozo, with scheduled airport rides.

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  • Ride Hailing
  • Food Delivery
  • Payments
  • Navigation
  • Transit
  • Internet in Malta
  • Frequently asked questions