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) and Hard Rock Cafe Malta (Vault 17 Valletta Waterfront) are great picks.

When to visit Valletta

Valletta in February
Estimated hotel price
C$ 54
1 night at 3-star hotel
Valletta in February
Estimated hotel price
C$ 54
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 Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 13h 30m.

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 AbbyCar Car Rentals and SICILY BY CAR , 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 Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 13h 30m.

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 AbbyCar Car Rentals and SICILY BY CAR , among others, in Luqa.

Airports near Valletta

Airlines serving Valletta

Lufthansa
Good (4,634 reviews)
KLM
Good (849 reviews)
SWISS
Good (926 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,470 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,603 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,299 reviews)
Air France
Good (982 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,553 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,937 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,123 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,483 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,753 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (834 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (913 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (397 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (710 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,447 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 C$ 235 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 295 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)
C$ 517+
La Falconeria Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
C$ 212+
Be.Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 181+
Osborne Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 130+
Pebbles Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 99+
Grand Hotel Excelsior
5 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
C$ 265+

Renting a car in Valletta

Renting a car in Valletta costs C$ 30 per day, on average, or C$ 122 if you want to rent it for 4 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 30% more expensive than at Luqa Malta Intl.

Expect to pay C$ 1.97 per litre in Valletta (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 23.55 and C$ 31.39.

Renting a car in Valletta costs C$ 30 per day, on average, or C$ 122 if you want to rent it for 4 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 30% more expensive than at Luqa Malta Intl.

Expect to pay C$ 1.97 per litre in Valletta (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 23.55 and C$ 31.39.