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

Valletta travel guide

Valletta Tourism | Valletta Guide

You're Going to Love Valletta

With a population of 6 675, $[0, place:'genitive'] is a must-see destination $[1, preposition:'in ']$[1, article:'in ']$[1, place:'in'], $[2, place:'genitive']. 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.

Article

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$ 59
1 night at 3-star hotel
Valletta in February
Estimated hotel price
C$ 59
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.

Data provided by weatherbase
Temperatures
Temperatures
Data provided by weatherbase

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 Montreal and takes around 11h 05m.

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 CityGo Rentals and Movis, 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 Montreal and takes around 11h 05m.

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 CityGo Rentals and Movis, among others, in Luqa.

Airports near Valletta

MLALuqa Malta Intl

Airlines serving Valletta

Lufthansa
Good (7,964 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,509 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,937 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,464 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,343 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,927 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,205 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,582 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (912 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,678 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,568 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,767 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,724 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,987 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,192 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (404 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,228 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,432 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,505 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,972 reviews)
Show more

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$ 235 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 405 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Valletta

Most booked hotels in Valletta

See all
Intercontinental Hotels Malta By IHG
5 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 253+
View
The Westin Dragonara Resort, Malta
5 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 380+
View
La Falconeria Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
C$ 274+
View
Grand Hotel Excelsior
5 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
C$ 297+
View
Bayview Hotel By St Hotels
3 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
C$ 174+
View
The St. George's Park Hotel
3 stars
Good (6, Good reviews)
C$ 90+
View

Renting a car in Valletta

Renting a car in Valletta costs C$ 56 per day, on average, or C$ 222 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, 58% more expensive than at Luqa Malta Intl.

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$ 25.59 and C$ 34.11. Economy (Mitsubishi Mirage or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Valletta, while also 68% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Valletta costs C$ 56 per day, on average, or C$ 222 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, 58% more expensive than at Luqa Malta Intl.

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$ 25.59 and C$ 34.11. Economy (Mitsubishi Mirage or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Valletta, while also 68% cheaper than other types, on average.

Find car rentals in Valletta