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.

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Where to Eat in Valletta

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

When to visit Valletta

Valletta in January
Estimated hotel price
$166
1 night at 3-star hotel
Valletta in January
Estimated hotel price
$166
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 3 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Valletta from the United States departs from Boston and takes around 12h.

Car

Another option to get to Valletta is to pick up a car rental from Luqa, which is about 3 miles from Valletta. You’ll find branches of Suncar Rent a Car and Hertz, among others, in Luqa.

Plane

When flying to Valletta, you’ll arrive at Malta Airport (MLA), which is located 3 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Valletta from the United States departs from Boston and takes around 12h.

Car

Another option to get to Valletta is to pick up a car rental from Luqa, which is about 3 miles from Valletta. You’ll find branches of Suncar Rent a Car and Hertz, among others, in Luqa.

Airports near Valletta

Airlines serving Valletta

Lufthansa
Good (6,941 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,318 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,711 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,565 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,909 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,747 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,642 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,422 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (767 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,612 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,196 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,539 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (344 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (8,899 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,321 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,060 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,177 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,281 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (944 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (4,998 reviews)
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Where to stay in Valletta

Average rates range from around $161 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $190 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, 1862 reviews)
$429+
Hyatt Regency Malta
5 stars
Excellent (9.2, 2118 reviews)
$123+
Ax Odycy Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, 5649 reviews)
$79+
The Westin Dragonara Resort, Malta
5 stars
Excellent (9.1, 2833 reviews)
$177+
La Falconeria Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9, 2485 reviews)
$160+
The Embassy Valletta Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9, 1698 reviews)
$220+

Renting a car in Valletta

Renting a car in Valletta costs $13 per day, on average, or $51 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, 19% more expensive than at Luqa Malta Intl.

Expect to pay $5.53 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 $66.32 and $88.43. The most frequently booked car type in Valletta is Standard (Class Convertible or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Peugeot 208 or similar) are, on average, 70% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Valletta costs $13 per day, on average, or $51 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, 19% more expensive than at Luqa Malta Intl.

Expect to pay $5.53 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 $66.32 and $88.43. The most frequently booked car type in Valletta is Standard (Class Convertible or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Peugeot 208 or similar) are, on average, 70% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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