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.

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 May
Estimated hotel price
C$ 136
1 night at 3-star hotel
Valletta in May
Estimated hotel price
C$ 136
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 Calgary and takes around 14h 45m.

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 Suncar Rent a Car and Avis, 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 Calgary and takes around 14h 45m.

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 Suncar Rent a Car and Avis, among others, in Luqa.

Airports near Valletta

Airlines serving Valletta

Lufthansa
Good (7,197 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,353 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,849 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,648 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (8,885 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,861 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,683 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,550 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,283 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (838 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,543 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,914 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (8,013 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (386 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,331 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,233 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,301 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,206 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (781 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (882 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$ 199 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 211 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 (9.4, Excellent reviews)
C$ 367+
La Falconeria Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
C$ 153+
Intercontinental Malta
5 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 159+
Be.Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
C$ 79+
Osborne Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
C$ 94+
Pebbles Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
C$ 42+

Renting a car in Valletta

Expect to pay C$ 2.02 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$ 24.24 and C$ 32.32. Mini (Fiat 500 or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Valletta, while also 73% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay C$ 2.02 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$ 24.24 and C$ 32.32. Mini (Fiat 500 or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Valletta, while also 73% cheaper than other types, on average.