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 5 days in order to fully appreciate everything Valletta has to offer.
Where to Eat in Valletta
If you’re looking for affordable options, AKI (Aki Strait Street) and Hard Rock Cafe Malta (Vault 17 Valletta Waterfront) are great picks.
When to visit Valletta
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.
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 Australia departs from Melbourne and takes around 26h 50m.
Car
Another option to get to Valletta is to pick up a car hire from Luqa, which is about 5 km from Valletta. You’ll find branches of Suncar Rent a Car and CityGo Rentals, among others, in Luqa.
Airports near Valletta
Airlines serving Valletta
Where to stay in Valletta
From 5-star hotels such as the The Phoenicia Malta to great affordable options like the Valletta Kampnar City Living, Valletta offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $261 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $327 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Grand Harbour Hotel and Valletta Ajkla Mansion.
Where to stay in popular areas of Valletta
Most booked hotels in Valletta
Hiring a car in Valletta
Hiring a car in Valletta costs $25 per day, on average, or $126 if you want to hire it for 5 days.
It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 16% cheaper than airport locations in Valletta.
Expect to pay $2.17 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 $26.02 and $34.69. Mini (Fiat 500 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Valletta, while also 70% cheaper than other types, on average.