Valletta travel guide

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You're Going to Love Valletta

With a population of 6,675, Valletta 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 Valletta has to offer.

Where to Eat in Valletta

If you’re looking for affordable options, AKI (Aki Strait Street) and Hard Rock Cafe Malta (Vault 17 Valletta Waterfront) are great picks.

When to visit Valletta

Valletta in January
Estimated hotel price
$125
1 night at 3-star hotel
Valletta in January
Estimated hotel price
$125
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Valletta in July, when the average temperature is 78.8 °F, and the highest can go up to 86 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 48.2 °F, with an average temperature of 53.6 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in December, when precipitation is around 3.9″. In contrast, June is usually the driest month of the year in Valletta, with an average rainfall of 0″.

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How to Get to Valletta

Plane

When flying to Valletta, you’ll arrive at Malta Airport (MLA), which is located 6 km from the city center. The shortest flight to Valletta from the United States departs from New York and takes around 11h 20m.

Car

Another option to get to Valletta is to pick up a car rental from Luqa, which is about 5 km from Valletta. You’ll find branches of Priceless and SICILY BY CAR , among others, in Luqa.

Plane

When flying to Valletta, you’ll arrive at Malta Airport (MLA), which is located 6 km from the city center. The shortest flight to Valletta from the United States departs from New York and takes around 11h 20m.

Car

Another option to get to Valletta is to pick up a car rental from Luqa, which is about 5 km from Valletta. You’ll find branches of Priceless and SICILY BY CAR , among others, in Luqa.

Airports near Valletta

Airlines serving Valletta

Lufthansa
Good (4,670 reviews)
KLM
Good (857 reviews)
SWISS
Good (930 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,503 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,607 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,300 reviews)
Air France
Good (981 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,564 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (474 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,935 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,133 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,480 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,813 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (830 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (916 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (398 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (715 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,445 reviews)
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Where to stay in Valletta

Average rates range from around $173 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $213 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Valletta

Most booked hotels in Valletta

The Phoenicia Malta
5 stars
Excellent (9.3, 1095 reviews)
$377+
Hyatt Regency Malta
5 stars
Excellent (9.1, 4302 reviews)
$193+
The Embassy Valletta Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, 2501 reviews)
$234+
La Falconeria Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9, 1809 reviews)
$159+
Osborne Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 4321 reviews)
$94+
Pebbles Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 2192 reviews)
$72+

Renting a car in Valletta

Renting a car in Valletta costs $20 per day, on average, or $81 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, 22% more expensive than at Luqa Malta Intl.

Expect to pay $5.41 per gallon in Valletta (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $64.96 and $86.61. Mini (Suzuki Celerio or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Valletta, while also 67% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Valletta costs $20 per day, on average, or $81 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, 22% more expensive than at Luqa Malta Intl.

Expect to pay $5.41 per gallon in Valletta (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $64.96 and $86.61. Mini (Suzuki Celerio or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Valletta, while also 67% cheaper than other types, on average.