How Much Does a Day Trip to Gozo Cost? 2026 Budget Guide

The question "how much does Gozo cost?" comes up in almost every Malta travel thread. The answers are scattered across dozens of comments — here they all are in one place, with real figures from people who've been there in 2026.

Ferry Malta → Gozo

The Gozo Channel ferry from Ċirkewwa to Mġarr is the only regular transport to Gozo.

• Foot passenger: approx. €4.65 return (fee collected on the return journey only)
• Journey time: ~25 minutes
• Cars can be taken — but in peak season the queue for vehicles can be 1–2 hours. Foot passengers always board without waiting.
• Ferries run 24 hours (every ~45 min at night, more frequently during the day)

Organised tours — full prices 2026

Wiking Na Gozo — the most popular operator

• €55/person — full-day tour including boat trip (€5 included)
• Lunch: €15 — 2 courses + unlimited wine (optional extra)
• Hotel pickup — included in the tour price
• All-in cost with lunch: ~€70/person

Piggy Tours — small group, lunch included

• €65/adult, €45/child under 15
• Included: lunch (fish / rabbit / pasta / salads) + mineral water
• Small minibuses (11–12 people in 2 vehicles)

Zwiedzajmaltepl and My Gozo

• Similar pricing to Piggy Tours — food and wine included
• Small groups, relaxed pace, customised programmes

Hop-on hop-off Gozo — good for couples and solo travellers

• ~€25/person (all-day ticket)
• €70 — family ticket (3 adults + 1 child)
• Audio guide in Polish (one of 16 languages)
• Bus every 45 minutes, operating 9:30–19:30

Tickets available on GetYourGuide (discounts sometimes available).

Gozo on your own — what does it cost?

Car hire (for 3+ people — cheaper than a tour)

A hire car for the day runs approximately €80 total. Split between 3–4 people, that works out to €20–27 per person — significantly less than a guided tour.

Electric bikes

Two e-bikes for a full day: approximately €58. Great for a relaxed pace when you don't want to drive on Maltese roads.

Cost summary (1 person, 1 day on Gozo)

• Budget minimum: €25–30 (hop-on hop-off + snacks)
• Mid-range (tour without lunch): €55–65
• Comfortable (tour + lunch): €70–80
• DIY (3 people, hire car): ~€25–30/person