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 4 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 February
Estimated hotel price
C$ 60
1 night at 3-star hotel
Valletta in February
Estimated hotel price
C$ 60
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 10h 55m.

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 CityGo Rentals and Movis, 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 10h 55m.

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 CityGo Rentals and Movis, among others, in Luqa.

Airports near Valletta

MLALuqa Malta Intl

Airlines serving Valletta

KLM
Good (1,480 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,877 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,836 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,358 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,287 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,906 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,160 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,556 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (903 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,514 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,731 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,549 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,862 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,179 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (397 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,431 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,484 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,906 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,174 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 The Capital Boutique Hotel, Valletta offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around C$ 210 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 361 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Valletta

Most booked hotels in Valletta

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Intercontinental Hotels Malta By IHG
5 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 208+
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The Westin Dragonara Resort, Malta
5 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 285+
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La Falconeria Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
C$ 299+
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Be.Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 119+
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Grand Hotel Excelsior
5 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
C$ 239+
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Bayview Hotel By St Hotels
3 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
C$ 121+
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Renting a car in Valletta

Expect to pay C$ 2.14 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$ 25.68 and C$ 34.24. The most frequently booked car type in Valletta is Mini (Kia Picanto or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Mitsubishi Mirage or similar) are, on average, 69% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay C$ 2.14 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$ 25.68 and C$ 34.24. The most frequently booked car type in Valletta is Mini (Kia Picanto or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Mitsubishi Mirage or similar) are, on average, 69% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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