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. Valletta deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Valletta

Valletta in January
Estimated hotel price
$164
1 night at 3-star hotel
Valletta in January
Estimated hotel price
$164
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 6 km from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Valletta, you’ll arrive at Malta Airport (MLA), which is located 6 km from the city centre.

Airports near Valletta

Airlines serving Valletta

Lufthansa
Good (4,640 reviews)
KLM
Good (849 reviews)
SWISS
Good (926 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,466 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,604 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,296 reviews)
Air France
Good (982 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,555 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,934 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,125 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,481 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,758 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 (1,446 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 $290 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $365 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

Be.Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$229+
AX The Palace
5 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$290+
Intercontinental Malta
5 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$382+
Cavalieri Art Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$196+
The Windsor Hotel
4 stars
Okay (5.4, Okay reviews)
$93+

Hiring a car in Valletta

Expect to pay $2.43 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 $29.09 and $38.78. Mini (Fiat 500 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Valletta, while also 70% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $2.43 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 $29.09 and $38.78. Mini (Fiat 500 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Valletta, while also 70% cheaper than other types, on average.