Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring 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 December
Estimated flight+hotel price
£47
2 travellers
Flight to Valletta
3 nights at hotel
Valletta in December
Estimated flight+hotel price
£47
2 travellers
Flight to Valletta
3 nights at 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. Airlines that fly from the United Kingdom to Valletta include easyJet, Ryanair and Jet2. The shortest flight to Valletta from the United Kingdom departs from Newcastle upon Tyne and takes around 3h 30m.

Car

Another option to get to Valletta is to pick up a car hire 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. Airlines that fly from the United Kingdom to Valletta include easyJet, Ryanair and Jet2. The shortest flight to Valletta from the United Kingdom departs from Newcastle upon Tyne and takes around 3h 30m.

Car

Another option to get to Valletta is to pick up a car hire 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

Lufthansa
Good (8,214 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,576 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,210 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,065 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,473 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,557 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,250 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,651 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,657 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,734 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (959 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,196 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,984 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,200 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,611 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,535 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (429 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,600 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,485 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,387 reviews)
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Where to stay in Valletta

From 5-star hotels such as the The Phoenicia Malta - The Leading Hotels of the World to great affordable options like the The Capital Boutique Hotel, Valletta offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around £107 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £188 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)
£132+
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La Falconeria Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
£149+
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Seaview Hotel Malta - Adults Only
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£77+
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Pebbles Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£42+
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Palazzo Rosaria Boutique Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£131+
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Be.Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£79+
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Hiring a car in Valletta

Hiring a car in Valletta costs £35 per day, on average, or £142 if you want to hire it for 4 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 55% more expensive than at Luqa Malta Intl.

Expect to pay £1.15 per litre in Valletta (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £13.75 and £18.33.

Hiring a car in Valletta costs £35 per day, on average, or £142 if you want to hire it for 4 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 55% more expensive than at Luqa Malta Intl.

Expect to pay £1.15 per litre in Valletta (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £13.75 and £18.33.

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