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 March
Estimated hotel price
C$ 64
1 night at 3-star hotel
Valletta in March
Estimated hotel price
C$ 64
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 Montreal 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 Hertz and Suncar Rent a 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 Montreal 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 Hertz and Suncar Rent a Car, among others, in Luqa.

Airports near Valletta

MLALuqa Malta Intl

Airlines serving Valletta

KLM
Good (1,435 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,710 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,667 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,038 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,157 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,845 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,081 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,144 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,708 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,518 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,464 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (890 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,610 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,642 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,367 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,168 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,430 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (380 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (939 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (289 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$ 166 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 258 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$ 210+
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Hilton Malta
5 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
C$ 193+
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La Falconeria Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
C$ 195+
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Osborne Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 137+
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Grand Hotel Excelsior
5 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
C$ 179+
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Sliema Marina Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 64+
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Renting a car in Valletta

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$ 26.21 and C$ 34.95. Economy (Mitsubishi Mirage or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Valletta, while also 66% cheaper than other types, on average.

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$ 26.21 and C$ 34.95. Economy (Mitsubishi Mirage or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Valletta, while also 66% cheaper than other types, on average.

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