Valletta travel guide

Valletta Tourism | Valletta Guide

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. Valletta deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Valletta

Valletta in January
Estimated hotel price
RM 459
1 night at 3-star hotel
Valletta in January
Estimated hotel price
RM 459
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 3 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Valletta from Malaysia departs from Kuala Lumpur and takes around 20h 20m.

Plane

When flying to Valletta, you’ll arrive at Malta Airport (MLA), which is located 3 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Valletta from Malaysia departs from Kuala Lumpur and takes around 20h 20m.

Airports near Valletta

Airlines serving Valletta

Lufthansa
Good (4,650 reviews)
KLM
Good (852 reviews)
SWISS
Good (923 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,478 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,599 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,300 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,555 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,938 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,125 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,479 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,775 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (229 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (834 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (915 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (397 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (710 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,448 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 Valletta Kampnar City Living, Valletta offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around RM 815 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to RM 1,021 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

Be.Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
RM 657+
AX The Palace
5 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
RM 824+
Intercontinental Malta
5 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
RM 1,072+
Cavalieri Art Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
RM 553+
The Windsor Hotel
4 stars
Okay (5.4, Okay reviews)
RM 261+

Hiring a car in Valletta

Expect to pay RM 6.78 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 RM 81.30 and RM 108.40. The most frequently booked car type in Valletta is Mini (Toyota Aygo or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Ford Fiesta or similar) is, on average, 67% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay RM 6.78 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 RM 81.30 and RM 108.40. The most frequently booked car type in Valletta is Mini (Toyota Aygo or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Ford Fiesta or similar) is, on average, 67% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.