Tolls in Malta: information on regulations and charges

There is no car toll in Malta. The use of Maltese roads and motorways is therefore generally free of charge for car drivers and motorcyclists. However, there is one exception in the country, a city toll for the capital Valletta.

City toll in Malta

The congestion charge in Malta is mainly levied in the urban area of Valletta. This toll applies to certain roads in the capital and was introduced to control traffic flow and reduce road congestion in this busy area.

Toll charge zone

The toll zone is marked by traffic signs with the red inscription "CVA" (Controlled Vehicular Access).

Vehicles subject to tolls

Only vehicles with Maltese license plates, including rental cars, are subject to the toll in Valletta. Foreign license plates are exempt from the toll. Motorcycles are also exempt from the toll. 

Prices

The toll charges in Valletta are not calculated according to the kilometres or distance driven but are based on the length of stay in the toll area. The price is 0.82 euros (£ 0.70) per hour, whereby the first 30 minutes are free of charge.

Times

The toll applies from Monday to Friday between 08:00 and 18:00. However, the access roads are toll-free from 14:00 and on weekends and public holidays.

Contact

Controlled Vehicular Access CVA
Adress: 83, Winemakers Wharf, Marsa
Telephone: +356 22 06 40 00
E-Mail: info@cvmalta.com

Further information on the congestion charge in Valletta can be found on the official website of the Maltese Transport Authority.

Tolls and payment

There are no special toll stations in Malta where drivers have to pay the toll. Instead, payment is made conveniently either by using a toll card or via a mobile app. As drivers pass through the Valletta toll area, the system electronically records their vehicle's license plate number and automatically deducts the corresponding price from the toll accounts.

Does Malta have a vignette?

 Since Malta does not have toll motorways, there is no need for a vignette to use these roads.

How is the toll controlled in Malta?

The toll charges in Malta are controlled by an electronic recording system. Vehicle license plates are recognised by cameras and the required fees are automatically debited from the vehicle owners' toll accounts. In this way, toll payments are checked efficiently and without the need for manual toll stations.

Fines

In Malta, fines can be imposed for non-payment of tolls. The amount of the fine varies depending on the severity of the offence. These regulations correspond to the provisions for toll roads in lots of European countries, where similar concepts for monitoring and penalising offences apply.

Who is exempt from the toll?

In addition to motorcycles, the following vehicles are generally exempt from the toll in Malta:

• Public transport: Buses and other local public transport vehicles
• Emergency vehicles: Vehicles used by emergency services such as the fire brigade, police and rescue services
• Electric vehicles: Vehicles that are powered exclusively by electric motors
• Vehicles for people with disabilities: Vehicles that are specially equipped for the transport of people with disabilities

Toll obligation in neighbouring countries

Being an island in the Mediterranean, Malta does not have direct land neighbours. Nevertheless, there is a nearby country that charges tolls to finance and maintain its motorways:

• Italy