Which place is cheaper, Valletta or Amman?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.
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Should you visit Amman or Valletta?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Amman and Valletta. We'll break down costs for accommodation, food, transportation and more to help you learn more about these two destinations. Then, you can figure out if either of these two places are accessible based on your travel budget, schedule, and interests. So, let's dig into it.
Where Should I go: Amman or Valletta?
Amman
Amman is the largest city in of the Hashemite Kingdom of the country of Jordan. It is also the capital city of Jordan and has a population of over four million people. Many people use Amman as a base for venturing out into the rest of Jordan and other surrounding countries. There are many things to see and do in Amman.
Valletta
A harbor city and the capital city of the island of Malta, Valletta dates back to the 16th-century with a preserved architectural heritage that earned the city a place on the UNESCO World Heritage List. It is best known for its museums, palaces, and churches.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Luxury Tours to Jordan, The Best Budget Tours to Jordan, The Best Historical Tours in Malta, and The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in Malta.
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Amman Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAmman $135Valletta $159
The average daily cost (per person) in Amman is $135, while the average daily cost in Valletta is $159. These costs include accommodation (assuming double occupancy, so the traveler is sharing the room), food, transportation, and entertainment. While every person is different, these costs are an average of past travelers in each destination. What follows is a categorical breakdown of travel costs for Amman and Valletta in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAmman $49Valletta $74
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAmman $98Valletta $148
Compare Hotels in Amman and Valletta
Looking for a hotel in Amman or Valletta? Prices vary by location, date, season, and the level of luxury. See below for options and compare which is best for your budget and travel style.
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Our Analysis
We've analyzed the average and typical hotel prices based on guest reviews, star ratings, and hotel amenities here: Amman Hotel Prices and Valletta Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Amman $24Valletta $27
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Amman
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Amman:
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Bus Ride (for Two)$0.71
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RIde to Airport$28
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Amman
Also for Amman, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Wadi Rum Private Transfer to or from Amman or Airport: $150
- Transfer from Queen Alia Airport to Amman Hotels: $25
- Transfer from Amman or Airport to Petra with Optional Tour: $99
- Transfer From Airport To Amman: $28
- Transfer Amman To/From Petra: $200
- Queen Alia International Airport Transfers To Amman, Petra.: $235
- Queen Alia International Airport Transfer: $66
- Queen Alia Airport Transfers From / To Amman, Petra, Dead Sea.: $45
- Queen Alia Airport Transfers: $43
- Private departure transfer from Amman to airport: $25
- Private Transfers from Amman City Inside Jordan and Vice Versa: $77
- Private Transfer: From Amman City to Airport: $37
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Valletta
Also for Valletta, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Valletta Street Food and History Tour Including Private Transfers: $110
- Valletta Cruise Port to Malta Intl Airport (MLA) - Departure Private Transfer : $14
- Turkish Gullet Cruise to Gozo and Comino with Lunch and Transfers: $87
- The Three Fortified Cities of Malta Half Day Tour Incl. Boat Trip and Transfers: $45
- Temples Tour (Pick-up, Transfer, Tickets & Drop-off Included): $216
- Private Transfer from Valletta Cruise Port to Malta Airport (MLA): $14
- Private Transfer from Malta hotels to Valletta Cruise Port: $94
- Private One-way Airport Transfer from Malta Airport to Malta: $60
- Private One Way Transfer from Malta to Malta Airport : $60
- Private Airport Transfer in Malta: $93
- Malta: Half-Day Quad Bike Adventure Tour Including Transfers: $86
- Malta Private Transfer from Malta Airport to any resort in Malta island: $51
Is it cheaper to fly into Amman or Valletta?
Prices for flights to both Valletta and Amman change regularly based on dates and travel demand. We suggest you find the best prices for your next trip on Kayak, because you can compare the cost of flights across multiple airlines for your prefered dates.
Food
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Food Meals for one dayAmman $58Valletta $64
Typical Food Prices in Amman
For Amman, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Pastries$4.23
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Tea$5.64
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Amman
For Amman, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- 3 course dinner with a sommelier: $56
- Summer Activity, Cooking Class, Traditions, Beer&Wine: $73
- Private Panoramic Amman Tour and Local Lunch or Dinner-Wine Taste: $107
- Private Lunch or Dinner at Alee Restaurant in Amman : $120
- Private Jordan Heritage Restaurant Lunch or Dinner with Arak Experience: $140
- Private Jordan Heritage Restaurant Lunch or Dinner with Wine Experience : $147
- Private Food Tour in Amman by Day (inc Citadel & Roman Theatre): $150
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Valletta
For Valletta, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Valletta Food Tour - Eat like a local: $46
- Valletta Food Tour: $58
- Folklore Evening Dinner Show at a Traditional Maltese Restaurant Incl. Transfers: $71
- Romantic Italian Cuisine Dinner in Valletta: $74
- Fireworks Festival Cruise Including Dinner, Drinks and Transport: $81
- Christmas Tour in Gozo (afternoon) inc. Dinner: $91
- From Malta: Blue Lagoon and Gozo Tour w/Quads and Dinner: $111
- The Valletta Food Tour Experience, a private tour: $150
- Private Valletta Food Tour: $175
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Amman $32Valletta $30
Tours and Activities in Amman
For Amman, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Full Day Tour in Baptism Site, Mount Nebo and Madaba: $85
- Tour to the hidden Kingdom of the north: $10
- 1 Day Tour to Amman Jerash and Ajloun castle : $215
- 1-Night Private Overnight Madaba Independent Tour from Amman: $170
- 1-Night Private Overnight Wadi Mujib Independent Tour from Amman: $271
- 1Day Private spiritual Tour to Amman Madaba Baptism site Dead Sea: $235
- 2 Day Petra Wadi Rum and Dead Sea Private Guided Tour: $175
- 2 Day Petra Wadi Rum and Dead Sea Private Guided Tour: $175
- 2 Day Tour Petra Wadi Rum and Dead Sea from Amman: $300
- 2 Day Tour of Petra Wadi Rum and Dead Sea from Amman: $250
- 2 Days Group Tour From Petra Wadi Rum Aqaba Dead sea: $513
- 2 Days Petra & Wadi Rum Tour from and to Amman: $232
Tours and Activities in Valletta
For Valletta, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- 2 hour Private Boat Adventure Tour of Comino and Blue Lagoon: $264
- 3 Cities Tour: $16
- 3 Hours Private Picnic Experience in Malta: $273
- 3 cities: Private Insider Walking Tour with Licensed Guide: $170
- 30-Minute Mdina Experience Audio-Visual Show Ticket (Open Ticket): $6.55
- 4-hr day tour around Malta: $266
- 48-Hour Hop-On Hop-Off Pass Bus + Harbour Cruise: $55
- 90 minutes Harbour Cruise in Valletta - ticket only: $22
- A Monumental Maltese Experience: $220
- Adventures in Malta: Thrills, History, and Natural Beauty: $477
- All Inclusive Blue Lagoon & Sunset Quad Tour in Gozo : $113
- All Inclusive Sunset Tuk Tuk Tour in Gozo & Blue Lagoon in Comino: $98
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAmman $14Valletta $18
Sample the Local Flavors in Amman
Also in Amman, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Private Wine Tasting Tour in Amman: $87
- Full Day Tour of Ajloun Castle with Cable Car and Wine Tasting : $140
Sample the Local Flavors in Valletta
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Valletta:
- Malta Pub Crawl: $22
- Brewery Experience with Beer Tasting and Transport: $38
- Romantic Wine Tasting Experience at Koccio Valletta: $45
- Malta: The Three Cities and Wine Tasting Tour: $53
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Amman and Valletta, we can see that Valletta is more expensive. And not only is Amman much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Amman is in Middle East and Valletta is in Europe, this is one of the main reasons why the costs are so different, as different regions of the world tend to have overall different travel costs. So, traveling to Amman would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Amman and be able to afford a more luxurious travel style by staying in nicer hotels, eating at more expensive restaurants, taking tours, and experiencing more activities. The same level of travel in Valletta would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Valletta than you might in Amman.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Amman Expensive? and Is Valletta Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Amman or Valletta?
Amman has a larger population, and is about 190 times larger than the population of Valletta. When comparing the sizes of Amman and Valletta, keep in mind that a larger population does not always imply the destination has more attractions or better activities. So, always research the type of place that you want to visit along with the activities and attractions that interest you.
When is the best time to visit Amman or Valletta?
Both destinations experience a warmer climate with nice weather most of the year. Instead of summer and winter seasons, they usually have a rainy season and a dry season.
Should I visit Amman or Valletta in the Summer?
Both Valletta and Amman are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Amman throughout the year. Plenty of visitors come to Valletta because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In July, Amman usually receives around the same amount of rain as Valletta. Amman gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Valletta receives 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain each month for the summer.
It's quite sunny in Valletta. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Amman. Amman usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Valletta during summer. Amman gets 364 hours of sunny skies, while Valletta receives 365 hours of full sun in the summer.
In the summer, Amman is around the same temperature as Valletta. Typically, the summer temperatures in Amman in July average around 25°C (77°F), and Valletta averages at about 26°C (79°F).
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyAmman 25°C (77°F)Valletta 26°C (79°F)
Should I visit Amman or Valletta in the Autumn?
Both Valletta and Amman during the autumn are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Amman because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Valletta year-round.
Amman usually gets less rain in October than Valletta. Amman gets 26 mm (1 in) of rain, while Valletta receives 80 mm (3.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
In Valletta, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Amman. In the autumn, Amman often gets more sunshine than Valletta. Amman gets 274 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Valletta receives 221 hours of full sun.
In October, Amman is generally around the same temperature as Valletta. Daily temperatures in Amman average around 20°C (68°F), and Valletta fluctuates around 21°C (70°F).
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberAmman 20°C (68°F)Valletta 21°C (70°F)
Should I visit Amman or Valletta in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Amman and Valletta. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Amman year-round. Valletta attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Amman gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In January, Amman usually receives more rain than Valletta. Amman gets 149 mm (5.9 in) of rain, while Valletta receives 90 mm (3.5 in) of rain each month for the winter.
Amman usually receives more sunshine than Valletta during winter. Amman gets 184 hours of sunny skies, while Valletta receives 159 hours of full sun in the winter.
Amman is much colder than Valletta in the winter. The daily temperature in Amman averages around 8°C (46°F) in January, and Valletta fluctuates around 13°C (55°F).
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryAmman 8°C (46°F)Valletta 13°C (55°F)
Should I visit Amman or Valletta in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Amman as well as Valletta. Amman attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. The warm climate attracts visitors to Valletta throughout the year.
Amman usually gets less rain in April than Valletta. Amman gets 23 mm (0.9 in) of rain, while Valletta receives 30 mm (1.2 in) of rain this time of the year.
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Valletta. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Amman this time of the year. In the spring, Amman often gets more sunshine than Valletta. Amman gets 269 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Valletta receives 247 hours of full sun.
In the spring, Amman is around the same temperature as Valletta. Typically, the spring temperatures in Amman in April average around 16°C (61°F), and Valletta averages at about 16°C (61°F).
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilAmman 16°C (61°F)Valletta 16°C (61°F)
Typical Weather for Valletta and Amman
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 8°C (46°F) | 149 mm (5.9 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) |
| Feb | 9°C (48°F) | 98 mm (3.9 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Mar | 12°C (54°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Apr | 16°C (61°F) | 23 mm (0.9 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
| May | 21°C (70°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Jun | 24°C (75°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Jul | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Aug | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Sep | 24°C (75°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
| Oct | 20°C (68°F) | 26 mm (1 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
| Nov | 14°C (57°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) |
| Dec | 10°C (50°F) | 138 mm (5.4 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
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