Car parks & Park & Ride in Malta and Gozo

ctPark Birkirkara (Ewropa Business Centre)Multi-storey

Public car park operated by ctPark within the Ewropa Business Centre on the Birkirkara by-pass (Triq Dun Karm), serving the central Birkirkara business and commercial area.

Address

Ewropa Business Centre, Level 1, Triq Dun Karm (B'Kara By-Pass), Birkirkara BKR 9034

Hours

24/7

Capacity

Three levels of parking spaces

Pricing

Paid; current tariffs not published online. Contact operator.

Pretty Bay Seafront Car ParkSurface

Surface parking serving Pretty Bay beach and the Birżebbuġa promenade, lined with cafés and restaurants. Directly accessible by car and adjacent to bus stops.

Address

Along the Pretty Bay / Birżebbuġa seafront promenade, Birżebbuġa

Hours

24/7

Dolmen Multi-Storey Car Park (Buġibba)Multi-storey

Multi-storey car park at the Dolmen Hotel beside Buġibba Square, the main public parking option for central Buġibba, giving access to the square, promenade, beach and water park.

Address

Near Buġibba Square (Misraħ il-Bajja), by the Dolmen Hotel, Triq il-Korp tal-Pijunieri, Buġibba

Hours

Confirm with operator

Capacity

~400 spaces

Pricing

Around €5 for a day pass; special rates for Dolmen Hotel guests. EV charging available. Confirm current rates on site.

Cottonera (Cospicua) Waterfront ParkingSurface

Parking areas on the outskirts of the Three Cities along the Cottonera/Cospicua waterfront (Dock No. 1 regeneration area), commonly recommended for visitors who then walk into Birgu, Senglea and Cospicua's historic centres.

Address

Cospicua / Cottonera waterfront, near Dock No. 1, Bormla

Transport

Three Cities ferry (Cospicua/Birgu to Valletta) nearby

MCP Floriana Car ParkUnderground

Malta's largest car park and the closest enclosed car park to Valletta, about a 3–5 minute walk from City Gate. Six underground levels with a tunnel giving direct vehicle access down to the Valletta Waterfront. Recent investment added EV charging points, bicycle spaces and a landscaped rooftop garden.

Address

St Anne Street / Triq Sarria, Floriana FRN 1460

Hours

24/7

Capacity

Approx. 1,600 spaces over six underground levels spaces

Pricing

Hourly tariff; a reduced hotel-guest rate of around €10 per 24 hours is cited. Exact current public tariff not published on an official page at time of check.

Accessibility

Lift access between levels; disabled bays reported. Toilets on level -1.

Floriana Park & RideSurface

Malta's primary government Park & Ride facility, just outside Valletta on the Pietà/Marsa side, designed to keep cars out of the capital. Drivers park for a flat low daily fee and ride a free shuttle into Valletta. Spread across several zones (A, B and D).

Address

Triq l-Indipendenza, Tal-Pietà / Floriana

Hours

Parking open daily 06:00–21:00 (incl. Sundays & public holidays). Free shuttle runs every 5–10 minutes Mon–Sat, not on Sundays/public holidays.

Capacity

750+ spaces (Zones A, B and D) spaces

Pricing

€0.40 per day, including the free shuttle to/from Valletta and Floriana.

Transport

Free high-frequency minibus shuttle to the Valletta bus terminus and Floriana, roughly every 10 minutes (every ~5 minutes at peak), Mon–Sat 06:00–21:00. Nearby bus routes include 47, 50, 52, 61, 82, 91, X1.

Accessibility

Surface car park, level access; disabled bays reported (specific count not published).

Great Siege Road Public Car ParkSurface (attendant-managed)

Open public parking on Great Siege Road on the northern/Marsamxett side of Valletta, with areas near a large football pitch and alongside the Grand Excelsior hotel. Parking attendants are usually present.

Address

Great Siege Road, northern (Marsamxett) approach to Valletta, beside the Grand Excelsior hotel

Hours

Daytime, attendant hours (not formally published)

Pricing

Attendant-managed; a customary gratuity of about €1 is requested (not legally obligatory).

Accessibility

Open surface parking; no published disabled-bay info.

Għadira Bay Car Park (Mellieħa)Surface

Large open-air public car park serving Mellieħa Bay (Għadira), Malta's largest sandy beach, with space for around 350 vehicles. Free street/lot parking is also available along Triq il-Marfa.

Address

Off Triq il-Marfa, Għadira / Mellieħa Bay, Il-Mellieħa

Hours

24/7 (open-air)

Capacity

~350 spaces

Pricing

Free

Mosta Rotunda Public Car ParkSurface

Small surface public car park next to the Mosta Rotunda (Mosta Dome) in the town centre, the main parking for visitors to the church, supplemented by free on-street parking nearby.

Address

Pjazza Rotunda, adjacent to the Mosta Dome (Rotunda of Mosta), Il-Mosta

Hours

24/7 (open-air)

Capacity

~58 spaces

Pricing

Free

Marsaxlokk Public Car ParkSurface

Large municipal surface car park serving Marsaxlokk village and the Sunday fish market, inaugurated in 2018. It is the main public parking facility for visitors to the fishing village.

Address

Off Triq ix-Xatt / near the seafront, Marsaxlokk

Hours

24/7

Capacity

242 cars + 6 motorcycle bays spaces

Pricing

Free of charge

Accessibility

Designated parking bays for blue badge holders

Marsaxlokk Seafront Free Car Park (near football ground)Surface

A free public parking lot next to the village football playground, towards the left end of the bay as you enter the seafront. Commonly used by visitors, includes public toilets and can take coaches.

Address

Near the football playground, off the seafront promenade, Marsaxlokk

Hours

24/7

Pricing

Free of charge

Puma Public Car Park (Paola)Surface

A public car park in Paola situated near the Public Garden and close to the Addolorata Chapel/Cemetery area, serving the town centre.

Address

Near the Public Garden, off Triq Lewis Vincenti Buhagiar, Paola

Paola (Raħal Ġdid) Park & Ride — AddolorataSurface

Park & Ride launched in July 2025 using the underutilised Addolorata car park, offering shuttle links to Paola Square, Mater Dei Hospital and the University of Malta to cut urban congestion.

Address

Addolorata car park, Vjal Santa Luċija (Addolorata Cemetery area), Paola

Hours

Not published in sources reviewed; service launched 13 July 2025 under the 'Reshaping our Mobility' strategy.

Capacity

220+ spaces

Transport

Two shuttle routes connecting the Addolorata car park to Paola town centre/Paola Square (circular shuttle), Mater Dei Hospital and the University of Malta.

Pembroke Park & RideSurface

A long-standing free park-and-ride site in Pembroke intended to ease congestion into St Julian's, Sliema and Paceville, with scheduled bus connections rather than a guaranteed dedicated shuttle.

Address

Pembroke (near the Swieqi/Pembroke boundary)

Pricing

Parking historically free. A dedicated Paceville shuttle ran in the past; current dedicated-shuttle status is uncertain.

Transport

Served by current Malta Public Transport routes via the 'Pembroke Park & Ride 1–4' bus stops, connecting toward St Julian's, Sliema, Gżira and Msida.

Bay Street Car Park (Hyatt / St George's Bay)Multi-storey

Large multi-storey public car park serving the Bay Street shopping complex and the adjacent Hyatt Regency and Hyatt Centric hotels at St George's Bay, Paceville. A primary parking option for Paceville's shops, restaurants and nightlife.

Address

Bay Street Complex, St George's Bay, San Ġiljan STJ 3311

Hours

Open daily; aligned with the Bay Street complex. Confirm with operator.

Pricing

Approx. €1.50/hr (Mon 06:00–Fri 18:00) and €2.00/hr (Fri 18:00–Mon 06:00), with a cap around €10 per 12-hour bracket; about 2 hours free with a purchase from complex outlets. EV and bicycle parking available. Confirm current rates on site.

Accessibility

EV charging and bicycle parking reported.

Eden Car ParkMulti-storey

Multi-storey public car park run by the Eden Leisure Group at St George's Bay, Paceville, serving Eden Cinemas, the Cynergi gym, InterContinental Malta and the surrounding entertainment district; over 300 spaces.

Address

St George's Bay, off Triq Santu Wistin / Elia Zammit Street, St Julian's STJ 3310

Hours

Open to the public; aligned with Eden Leisure operating hours

Capacity

300+ spaces

Pricing

Hourly tariff; daily max around €17. Cinema clients €3 (Mon–Thu) / €5 (Fri–Sun) for up to 4 hours with validated ticket; gym members up to 3 hrs free. Verify current rates with operator.

Accessibility

Contactless payment at exit barriers

Portomaso Car Park (Hilton)Underground

Large underground public car park within the Portomaso complex, beneath the Hilton Malta and the Portomaso Business Tower and marina. Handy for the Hilton, Portomaso restaurants and the St Julian's seafront; non-resident parking is on the lower levels.

Address

Portomaso complex, beneath the Hilton Malta, Vjal Portomaso, San Ġiljan STJ 4011

Hours

Open daily, broadly 24/7. Confirm with operator.

Pricing

Paid; reported around €10–12 per day. Cash payment reported. Older reviews cite higher short-stay rates. Confirm current tariff on site.

Accessibility

Lift access between underground levels.

Dragonara Open-Air Car Park (by the Westin)Surface (open-air)

Large open-air car park on the open ground between Triq id-Dragunara and Triq il-Wilġa, beside the Westin Dragonara resort in St Julian's. A major overflow car park for St Julian's, Spinola and Paceville, near Dragonara Point on the seaward side.

Address

Off Triq id-Dragunara / Triq il-Wilġa, by the Westin Dragonara, San Ġiljan

Hours

Open-air; generally accessible at all times. Confirm on site.

Pricing

Attendant-managed open lot; a small fee or gratuity is reported. Confirm on site.

Pendergardens Public Car ParkUnderground

Underground public car park in the heart of St Julian's near Paceville, with more than 300 public spaces, CCTV, colour-coded levels and an on-site car wash.

Address

Pendergardens Business Centre, St Andrew's Road (Triq Sant' Andrija), San Ġiljan STJ 9023

Hours

24/7

Capacity

300+ public spaces over 3 underground levels spaces

Pricing

Mon–Thu €1.50/hr up to €12 max/24h; Fri–Sun & public holidays €2.25/hr up to €13 max/24h; first 15 min free; lost ticket €15. Verify current rates with operator.

Accessibility

Colour-coded levels, lift access onto St Andrew's Road, full CCTV

Spinola Park Car Park (ctPark)Underground

Underground public car park in St Julian's serving the parish church area, Park Towers Supermarket and the Carob Tree food court, with sensor-guided bays and lift access.

Address

Triq Mikiel Ang Borg, San Ġiljan

Hours

24/7

Capacity

Several hundred (sensor-equipped bays) spaces

Pricing

Paid hourly tariff; free parking with validated food-court meals reported. Confirm current rates with operator.

Accessibility

Lifts connecting Lapsi Street to Mikiel Ang Borg Street; sensor-guided bays

Sliema Multi-Storey Car Park (CC Car Parks)Multi-storey

Central multi-storey public car park in the heart of Sliema's shopping district, operated by CC Car Parks plc (CCCP). Includes an ancillary car wash service.

Address

High Street (Triq il-Kbira), Tas-Sliema

Hours

24/7

Capacity

~500 spaces

Pricing

Hourly tariff; reduced multi-day passes reported (~€5/day). Confirm current rates with operator.

The Point / Tigné Point Car ParkMulti-storey

Large public car park serving The Point Shopping Mall and the Tigné Point seafront, spread over three floors (~17,000 m²) with parking for over 1,000 cars.

Address

Pjazza Tigné, Tigné Point, Tas-Sliema (access from the Fortina side)

Hours

Broadly aligned with mall trading hours; confirm with operator

Capacity

1000+ spaces

Pricing

Approx. €2 first hour, €2 second hour, €1 third hour, €1 fourth hour; max around €6/day (per Parkopedia user reports). Verify current rates on site.

Castille / Central Bank Car ParkSurface / on-street controlled

Public parking area near the Central Bank of Malta, opposite St James Cavalier and Castille, just inside the western edge of Valletta. A handy option for one-off trips into the city, though spaces are limited during the day.

Address

Near the Central Bank of Malta, opposite St James Cavalier and Castille Place, Il-Belt Valletta

Hours

Daytime; CVA charging 08:00–18:00 weekdays, 08:00–13:00 Sat

Pricing

Within the Valletta CVA zone (approx €0.82/hr, max €6.52/day during controlled hours). On-the-spot parker fees are negotiated informally.

Accessibility

Open parking area; no published disabled-bay info.

Hastings Gardens Car ParkSurface / on-street controlled

Small public parking areas immediately west of Valletta's City Gate, below and around Hastings Gardens on St John's and St Michael's Bastions. A convenient on-foot option for entering Valletta but limited in size.

Address

Below Hastings Gardens, west of City Gate, Il-Belt Valletta

Hours

Accessible at all times; CVA charging applies during controlled hours

Pricing

Within the Valletta CVA controlled-access zone; CVA charge approx €0.82/hr, max €6.52/day, 08:00–18:00 weekdays and 08:00–13:00 Sat.

Accessibility

Open-air parking on the bastion side; no published disabled-bay info.

Marsalforn Public Car Park (Three Hills Gardens)Surface

Public parking area serving Marsalforn Bay, the largest seaside resort on Gozo. A spacious car park sits minutes from the waterfront, with additional parking around the beach and near the Three Hills Gardens.

Address

Near Three Hills Gardens, off the road into Marsalforn Bay, Marsalforn, Żebbuġ (Gozo)

Hours

24/7

Mġarr Harbour Ferry Car ParkSurface

Free public parking around Mġarr Harbour serving passengers of the Gozo Channel ferry and the Gozo Fast Ferry to Valletta. Includes surface lots near the terminal.

Address

Mġarr Harbour, adjacent to the Gozo Channel ferry terminal, Mġarr, Gozo

Hours

24/7

Pricing

Free of charge

Transport

Gozo Channel ferry to Ċirkewwa (Malta); Gozo Fast Ferry to Valletta; bus Route 301 to Victoria

Victoria Main Car Park (Bus Station / Republic Street)Surface

Victoria's main public car park, just off Republic Street to the south next to the Gozo bus terminus. It is the primary parking option for visitors to the town centre, Citadel and market.

Address

Off Triq Putirjal (Republic Street), beside the bus terminus, Victoria, Gozo

Hours

24/7

Pricing

Free public parking (some adjacent private/paid lots charge ~€2)

Transport

Adjacent to the Victoria bus terminus (hub for all Gozo routes, incl. Route 301 to the Mġarr ferry)