Valletta, Malta
A fortified limestone capital packed onto a peninsula between two harbors.
Daily budget baseline: $95 USD. Compact history walks and Mediterranean island hopping
How much does a trip to Valletta cost?
A practical midrange budget for Valletta is about $95 USD per traveler per day. For a 7-day trip for two people, ground costs land around $1,041 USD before long-haul flights—usually cheapest in January, February, and November.
- Daily budget baseline: $95 USD / traveler
- 7 days for 2 people: ~$1,041 USD ground costs (2nd traveler ≈ 62% of daily rate, shared room)
- Usually cheapest: January, February, and November
- Busiest months: June, July, August, and September
Sample food prices
- Pastizzi — avg $1.00 USD
- Stuffat tal-fenek — avg $16.00 USD
- Ftira — avg $7.00 USD
- Lampuki pie — avg $12.00 USD
Ground-cost planning assumptions dated July 2026. Use the calculator to personalize origin, dates, and group size. See how group size affects cost.
When is the best time to visit Valletta?
Aim for March, April, May, and October if you want the best overall window. January, February, and November usually bring lower trip costs, while June, July, August, and September draw the biggest crowds.
What are the top things to do in Valletta?
- Saint John’s Co-Cathedral — Baroque cathedral with Caravaggio’s Beheading of St John.
- Upper Barrakka Gardens — Gardens with saluting battery views over Grand Harbour.
- Grandmaster’s Palace — Historic knights’ palace and armory museum.
- Fort St. Elmo — Harbor fortress tied to the Great Siege of 1565.
- Republic Street — Main spine of shops between City Gate and Fort St. Elmo.
What's the food and dining like in Valletta?
Must-try food in Valletta usually includes Pastizzi, Stuffat tal-fenek, Ftira. Typical plates below help you budget meals before you go.
- Pastizzi — Flaky pastry pockets filled with ricotta or peas. (avg $1.00)
- Stuffat tal-fenek — Maltese rabbit stew slow-cooked in wine and garlic. (avg $16.00)
- Ftira — Ring-shaped bread sandwich often stuffed with tuna and tomato. (avg $7.00)
- Lampuki pie — Seasonal mahi-mahi pie with vegetables and pastry. (avg $12.00)