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 5 days in order to fully appreciate everything Valletta has to offer.

When to visit Valletta

Valletta in December
Estimated hotel price
€37
1 night at 3-star hotel
Valletta in December
Estimated hotel price
€37
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Valletta in July, when the average temperature is 26 °C, and the highest can go up to 30 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 9 °C, with an average temperature of 12 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in December, when precipitation is around 100 mm. In contrast, June is usually the driest month of the year in Valletta, with an average rainfall of 0 mm.

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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 centre. The shortest flight to Valletta from Ireland departs from Dublin and takes around 5h 55m.

Car

Another option to get to Valletta is to pick up a car hire from Luqa, which is about 3 miles from Valletta. You’ll find branches of SICILY BY CAR and CarWiz, among others, in Luqa.

Plane

When flying to Valletta, you’ll arrive at Malta Airport (MLA), which is located 3 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Valletta from Ireland departs from Dublin and takes around 5h 55m.

Car

Another option to get to Valletta is to pick up a car hire from Luqa, which is about 3 miles from Valletta. You’ll find branches of SICILY BY CAR and CarWiz, among others, in Luqa.

Airports near Valletta

Airlines serving Valletta

Lufthansa
Good (4,640 reviews)
KLM
Good (849 reviews)
SWISS
Good (925 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,473 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,601 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,298 reviews)
Air France
Good (982 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,557 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (477 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,937 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,126 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,481 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,770 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (229 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (913 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (397 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (710 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,443 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 Valletta Kampnar City Living, Valletta offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around €159 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to €201 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Grand Harbour Hotel and Valletta Ajkla Mansion.

Where to stay in popular areas of Valletta

Most booked hotels in Valletta

The Phoenicia Malta
5 stars
Excellent (9.3, Excellent reviews)
€352+
La Falconeria Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
€144+
Osborne Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
€89+
Be.Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
€126+
Grand Hotel Excelsior
5 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
€180+
Cavalieri Art Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
€108+

Hiring a car in Valletta

Hiring a car in Valletta costs €25 per day, on average, or €126 if you want to hire it for 5 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 35% more expensive than at Luqa Malta Intl.

Expect to pay €1.34 per litre in Valletta (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between €16.02 and €21.36. The most frequently booked car type in Valletta is Mini (Toyota Aygo or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Ford Fiesta or similar) is, on average, 67% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Valletta costs €25 per day, on average, or €126 if you want to hire it for 5 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 35% more expensive than at Luqa Malta Intl.

Expect to pay €1.34 per litre in Valletta (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between €16.02 and €21.36. The most frequently booked car type in Valletta is Mini (Toyota Aygo or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Ford Fiesta or similar) is, on average, 67% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.