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.
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Sliema in August, when the average temperature is 27 °C, and the highest can go up to 31 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 10 °C, with an average temperature of 13 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in December, when precipitation is around 110 mm. In contrast, May is usually the driest month of the year in Sliema, with an average rainfall of 10 mm.
When flying to Sliema, you’ll arrive at Malta Airport (MLA), which is located 7 km from the city centre The shortest flight to Sliema from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 13h 30m.
Another option to get to Sliema is to pick up a car rental from Luqa, which is about 6 km from Sliema. You’ll find branches of AbbyCar Car Rentals and Priceless, among others, in Luqa.
From 5-star hotels such as the AX The Palace to great affordable options like the The Maltese Sun, Sliema offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around C$ 159 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 271 and up for a 5-star experience.
Expect to pay C$ 1.95 per litre in Sliema (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 23.32 and C$ 31.09. Mini (Citroen C1 or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Sliema, while also 64% cheaper than other types, on average.