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 3 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Valletta from the United States departs from New York and takes around 13h 05m.

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 Priceless and SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , 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 New York and takes around 13h 05m.

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 Priceless and SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , among others, in Luqa.

Airports near Valletta

Airlines serving Valletta

Lufthansa
Good (4,690 reviews)
KLM
Good (838 reviews)
SWISS
Good (956 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,653 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,237 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,573 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (488 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,601 reviews)
Air France
Good (985 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,108 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,420 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,994 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (6,020 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (802 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (933 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (840 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (412 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (733 reviews)
Eurowings
Good (193 reviews)
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Where to stay in Valletta

From 5-star hotels such as the The Phoenicia Malta to great affordable options like the The Capital Boutique Hotel, Valletta offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $178 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $203 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, 1107 reviews)
$384+
Hyatt Regency Malta
5 stars
Excellent (9.1, 4398 reviews)
$219+
The Embassy Valletta Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, 2553 reviews)
$238+
La Falconeria Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9, 1866 reviews)
$163+
Be.Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 14570 reviews)
$158+
Osborne Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 4403 reviews)
$95+

Renting a car in Valletta

Renting a car in Valletta costs $18 per day, on average, or $72 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, 16% 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. Mini (Suzuki Celerio or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Valletta, while also 69% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Valletta costs $18 per day, on average, or $72 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, 16% 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. Mini (Suzuki Celerio or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Valletta, while also 69% cheaper than other types, on average.