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.
When to visit Sliema
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Sliema in August, when the average temperature is 80.6 °F, and the highest can go up to 87.8 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 50 °F, with an average temperature of 55.4 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in December, when precipitation is around 4.3″. In contrast, May is usually the driest month of the year in Sliema, with an average rainfall of 0.4″.
How to Get to Sliema
Plane
When flying to Sliema, you’ll arrive at Malta Airport (MLA), which is located 4 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Sliema from the United States departs from Boston and takes around 13h 30m.
Car
Another option to get to Sliema is to pick up a car rental from Luqa, which is about 4 miles from Sliema. You’ll find branches of Priceless and SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , among others, in Luqa.
Airports near Sliema
Airlines serving Sliema
Where to stay in Sliema
Average rates range from around $139 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $212 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Sliema
Most booked hotels in Sliema
Renting a car in Sliema
Renting a car in Sliema costs $24 per day, on average, or $96 if you want to rent if for 4 days.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 33% more expensive than at Luqa Malta Intl.
Expect to pay $5.49 per gallon in Sliema (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $65.87 and $87.82. Mini (Citroen C1 or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Sliema, while also 68% cheaper than other types, on average.