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

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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 6 km from the city centre The shortest flight to Valletta from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 12h 55m.

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 Movis 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 Toronto and takes around 12h 55m.

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 Movis and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Luqa.

Airports near Valletta

Airlines serving Valletta

Lufthansa
Good (8,049 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,527 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,031 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,394 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,410 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,968 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,230 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,598 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,796 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (926 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,729 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,579 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,812 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,149 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,197 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (411 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,452 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,275 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,980 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,539 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$ 234 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 434 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Valletta

Most booked hotels in Valletta

Intercontinental Hotels Malta By IHG
5 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 339+
The Westin Dragonara Resort, Malta
5 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 471+
La Falconeria Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
C$ 274+
Su29 Boutique Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
C$ 256+
Vivaldi Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 198+
Corinthia St George's Bay
5 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
C$ 299+

Renting a car in Valletta

Renting a car in Valletta costs C$ 75 per day, on average, or C$ 373 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, 72% more expensive than at Luqa Malta Intl.

Expect to pay C$ 2.18 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$ 26.11 and C$ 34.81. Economy (Chevrolet Spark or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Valletta, while also 54% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Valletta costs C$ 75 per day, on average, or C$ 373 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, 72% more expensive than at Luqa Malta Intl.

Expect to pay C$ 2.18 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$ 26.11 and C$ 34.81. Economy (Chevrolet Spark or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Valletta, while also 54% cheaper than other types, on average.