Luqa travel guide

Luqa Tourism | Luqa Guide

You're Going to Love Luqa

With a population of 6,076, Luqa is a must-see destination in , Malta. It is the most popular tourist destination in the country. We recommend you stay at least 6 days in order to fully appreciate everything Luqa has to offer.

When to visit Luqa

Luqa in January
Estimated hotel price
£73
1 night at 3-star hotel
Luqa in January
Estimated hotel price
£73
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Luqa in August, when the average temperature is 27 °C, and the highest can go up to 31 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 10 °C, with an average temperature of 13 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in December, when precipitation is around 110 mm. In contrast, May is usually the driest month of the year in Luqa, with an average rainfall of 10 mm.

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How to Get to Luqa

Plane

When flying to Luqa, you’ll arrive at Malta Airport (MLA), which is located 1 km from the city centre. Airlines that fly from the United Kingdom to Luqa include British Airways, KM Malta Airlines and easyJet. The shortest flight to Luqa from the United Kingdom departs from Bournemouth and takes around 3h 10m.

Car

Another option to get to Luqa is to pick up a car hire from Valletta, which is about 5 km from Luqa. You’ll find branches of 1First Car Rental and AQUARIUS , among others, in Valletta.

Plane

When flying to Luqa, you’ll arrive at Malta Airport (MLA), which is located 1 km from the city centre. Airlines that fly from the United Kingdom to Luqa include British Airways, KM Malta Airlines and easyJet. The shortest flight to Luqa from the United Kingdom departs from Bournemouth and takes around 3h 10m.

Car

Another option to get to Luqa is to pick up a car hire from Valletta, which is about 5 km from Luqa. You’ll find branches of 1First Car Rental and AQUARIUS , among others, in Valletta.

Airports near Luqa

Airlines serving Luqa

Lufthansa
Good (4,607 reviews)
KLM
Good (848 reviews)
SWISS
Good (929 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,446 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,593 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,280 reviews)
Air France
Good (974 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,546 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,932 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,124 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,480 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,717 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (226 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (833 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (911 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (835 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (395 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (707 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,445 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Luqa

Most booked hotels in Luqa

The Embassy Valletta Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
£187+
La Falconeria Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£123+
Osborne Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£75+
Pebbles Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£58+
Aparthotel Adagio Malta Central
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£94+
Grand Hotel Excelsior
5 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£155+

Hiring a car in Luqa

Hiring a car in Luqa costs £15 per day, on average, or £89 if you want to hire it for 6 days. SICILY BY CAR , Hertz and U-Save are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to hire a car in Luqa is the SURPRICE CAR RENTAL branch at Malta Airport, which is 1 km from the city centre.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 2% more expensive than at Luqa Malta Intl.

Expect to pay £1.14 per litre in Luqa (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £13.64 and £18.19. Mini (Suzuki Celerio or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Luqa, while also 70% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Luqa costs £15 per day, on average, or £89 if you want to hire it for 6 days. SICILY BY CAR , Hertz and U-Save are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to hire a car in Luqa is the SURPRICE CAR RENTAL branch at Malta Airport, which is 1 km from the city centre.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 2% more expensive than at Luqa Malta Intl.

Expect to pay £1.14 per litre in Luqa (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £13.64 and £18.19. Mini (Suzuki Celerio or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Luqa, while also 70% cheaper than other types, on average.