Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

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.

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Where to Eat in Valletta

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

When to visit Valletta

Valletta in December
Estimated hotel price
C$ 62
1 night at 3-star hotel
Valletta in December
Estimated hotel price
C$ 62
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 The shortest flight to Valletta from Canada departs from Vancouver and takes around 13h 20m.

Car

Another option to get to Valletta is to pick up a car rental from Luqa, which is about 5 km from Valletta. You’ll find branches of SICILY BY CAR and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Luqa.

Plane

When flying to Valletta, you’ll arrive at Malta Airport (MLA), which is located 6 km from the city centre The shortest flight to Valletta from Canada departs from Vancouver and takes around 13h 20m.

Car

Another option to get to Valletta is to pick up a car rental from Luqa, which is about 5 km from Valletta. You’ll find branches of SICILY BY CAR and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Luqa.

Airports near Valletta

MLALuqa Malta Intl

Airlines serving Valletta

Lufthansa
Good (8,240 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,576 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,233 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,082 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,458 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,609 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,246 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,651 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,666 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (973 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,245 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,997 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,202 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,684 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,539 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (431 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,615 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,456 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,383 reviews)
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Where to stay in Valletta

From 5-star hotels such as the The Phoenicia Malta - The Leading Hotels of the World to great affordable options like the The Capital Boutique Hotel, Valletta offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around C$ 202 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 343 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Valletta

Most booked hotels in Valletta

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The Westin Dragonara Resort, Malta
5 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 250+
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Su29 Boutique Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 213+
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Be.Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
C$ 116+
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Grand Hotel Excelsior
5 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
C$ 211+
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115 The Strand Hotel and Suites by Neu Collective
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
C$ 85+
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Bayview Hotel By St Hotels
3 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
C$ 72+
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Renting a car in Valletta

Renting a car in Valletta costs C$ 83 per day, on average, or C$ 413 if you want to rent it for 5 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 67% more expensive than at Luqa Malta Intl.

Expect to pay C$ 2.19 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$ 26.27 and C$ 35.03. Economy (Opel Corsa or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Valletta, while also 39% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Valletta costs C$ 83 per day, on average, or C$ 413 if you want to rent it for 5 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 67% more expensive than at Luqa Malta Intl.

Expect to pay C$ 2.19 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$ 26.27 and C$ 35.03. Economy (Opel Corsa or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Valletta, while also 39% cheaper than other types, on average.

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