Should I Visit Beirut or Valletta for Vacation? Which is Better? Which is Cheaper? Which is More Expensive?

Should you visit Beirut 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 Beirut 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: Beirut or Valletta?

Beirut

Some travelers are seeking the hustle, bustle and posh atmosphere that only comes from a big city. Those travelers should have Beirut, Lebanon at the top of their list. The capital city is jam packed with 2.1 million people that are constantly on the go. As the commercial and financial hub of Lebanon, this city is fast-paced, fashion conscious and always ready for a night on the town.

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 Historical Tours in Malta, and The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in Malta.

Which place is cheaper, Valletta or Beirut?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.

Beirut Prices
Lebanon Prices

Valletta Prices
Malta Prices
Average Daily Cost Per person, per day

Beirut $2.78

Valletta $146

The average daily cost (per person) in Beirut is $2.78, while the average daily cost in Valletta is $146. 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 Beirut and Valletta in more detail.

Accommodation

Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person

Beirut $1.26

Valletta $68
Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room

Beirut $2.52

Valletta $136

Compare Hotels in Beirut and Valletta

Looking for a hotel in Beirut 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.

Kayak helps you find the best prices for hotels, flights, and rental cars for destinations around the world. Compare prices for multiple destinations when planning your next trip.

Our Analysis
We've analyzed the average and typical hotel prices based on guest reviews, star ratings, and hotel amenities here: Beirut Hotel Prices and Valletta Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation

Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.

Beirut $0.44

Valletta $25

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Beirut

Also for Beirut, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:

Private Transfer from Beirut Hotels to the Beirut Airport: $10
Private Departure Transfer: Hotel to Beirut International Airport: $18
Private Arrival Transfer: Beirut International Airport to Hotel: $18
Departure Transfer:From Hotel To Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY): $10
Beirut Arrival Airport Transfer Pickup: $9.89
Beirut Airport Transfer in a Limousine: $201
Airport Departure Transfer From Your Beirut Hotel: $10
Airport Arrival Transfer to Your Beirut Hotel: $10

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Valletta

Also for Valletta, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:

Valletta Cruise Port to Malta Intl Airport (MLA) - Departure Private Transfer : $14
Turkish Gullet Cruise to Gozo and Comino with Lunch and Transfers: $81
The Three Fortified Cities of Malta Half Day Tour Incl. Boat Trip and Transfers: $39
Private Transfer to Malta Airport: $75
Private Transfer from Valletta Cruise Port to Malta Airport (MLA): $14
Private Transfer from Malta hotels to Valletta Cruise Port: $124
Private Transfer from Malta Airport (MLA) to Valletta Cruise Port: $67
Private Transfer from Luqa Airport in Malta: $34
Private One-way Airport Transfer from Malta Airport to Malta: $55
Private One Way Transfer from Malta to Malta Airport : $55
Private Airport Transfer in Malta: $86
Mdina and Highlights of Malta Full Day Guided Tour Incl. Lunch and Transfers: $66

Is it cheaper to fly into Beirut or Valletta?

Prices for flights to both Valletta and Beirut 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

Food Meals for one day

Beirut $1.23

Valletta $59

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Beirut

For Beirut, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:

Authentic Lebanese Virtual Cooking Class Live from Lebanon: $30
Traveling Spoon Lebanese Mezze Private Online Cooking Class : $40
Motorbike Tour with Local Street Food Dinner: $50
Private, Traditional Lebanese Cooking Class with a Contemporary Twist: $72
Beirut Street Food Tour, Lebanon: $74
Private Lebanese Home Cooking Class in Byblos with a Local Family: $86
Authentic Lebanese Cooking Lesson and Meal with Tania's Family in Beirut: $100
Private Lebanese Cooking Class in Beirut with Amal + Transfers: $142

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: $48
Folklore Evening Dinner Show at a Traditional Maltese Restaurant Incl. Transfers: $65
Romantic Italian Cuisine Dinner in Valletta: $69
Maltese Traditional Dinner and Folklore Show with Transfers: $70
Fireworks Festival Cruise Including Dinner, Drinks and Transport: $77
Fernandes Sunset Cruise including Dinner with Open Bar: $79
Christmas Tour in Gozo (afternoon) inc. Dinner: $85
From Malta: Blue Lagoon and Gozo Tour w/Quads and Dinner: $116
The Valletta Food Tour Experience, a private tour: $150
Private Valletta Food Tour: $175

Entertainment

Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.

Beirut $0.26

Valletta $28

Tours and Activities in Beirut

For Beirut, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:

2-Day Tour of Jeitta Grotto, Harrisa Telefrique and Byblos City: $150
3 Hours ATV Rental Guided Tour in Nature: $130
3 days tour package : Jeita grotto-Byblos-Baalbek & Beirut tour: $295
3-Day Tour of Beirut with Pick Up: $250
ATV (2 Seat) Full Day Off-Road Tour & Scenic Adventure: $150
ATV Adventure Half Day Guided Tour: $120
Baalback Roman temples tour: $128
Baalbek, Anjar and Ksara Guided Full-Day Tour from Beirut: $90
Beirut : Must-See Attractions Walking Tour With Guide: $66
Beirut : Private Custom Walking Tour With A Guide (Private tour): $33
Beirut City Tour with Street Food : $90
Beirut Downtown, Corniche and National Museum Tour: $80

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: $258
3 Cities Tour: $16
3 Hours Private Picnic Experience in Malta: $273
3 cities: Private Insider Walking Tour with Licensed Guide: $159
30-Minute Mdina Experience Audio-Visual Show Ticket (Open Ticket): $6.55
4-hr day tour around Malta: $248
48-Hour Hop-On Hop-Off Pass Bus + Harbour Cruise: $55
90 minutes Harbour Cruise in Valletta - ticket only: $22
A Monumental Maltese Experience: $175
Adventures in Malta: Thrills, History, and Natural Beauty: $444
All Inclusive Blue Lagoon & Sunset Quad Tour in Gozo : $105
All Inclusive Sunset Tuk Tuk Tour in Gozo & Blue Lagoon in Comino: $91

Alcohol

Alcohol Drinks for one day

Beirut $0.23

Valletta $17

Sample the Local Flavors in Beirut

Also in Beirut, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:

Bekaa Valley Wine Tour: Savour Lebanon's Finest: $50
Full-Day Private Wine Tasting Tour: $56
Full-Day Private Wine Tour in Bekaa Valley with Tasting : $60
Wine Tasting and Culture : $69
Private Full-Day Wine Tasting Tour with Lunch from Beirut: $82
Lebanon Wine Tasting Tour From Beirut: $91
Wine Tasting Tour: $160
Half-Day Private Chateau Musar and Ixsir Wine Tour from Beirut: $279

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
Romantic Wine Tasting Experience at Koccio Valletta: $30
The Brewery Experience & beer tasting including transport: $34
The Brewery Experience Self-Guided Tour with Tasting & Transport: $34
Malta: The Three Cities and Wine Tasting Tour: $43
The Farsons Brewery & Gastro experience in Birkirkara: $52

How are these travel costs calculated?

When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Beirut and Valletta, we can see that Valletta is more expensive. And not only is Beirut much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Beirut 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 Beirut would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Beirut 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 Beirut.

If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Beirut Expensive? and Is Valletta Expensive?.

Which is Bigger, Beirut or Valletta?

Beirut has a larger population, and is about 280 times larger than the population of Valletta. When comparing the sizes of Beirut 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 Beirut 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 Beirut or Valletta in the Summer?

Both Valletta and Beirut are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Beirut throughout the year. Plenty of visitors come to Valletta because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.

In July, Beirut usually receives around the same amount of rain as Valletta. Beirut 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 Beirut. Beirut usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Valletta during summer. Beirut gets 369 hours of sunny skies, while Valletta receives 365 hours of full sun in the summer.

In the summer, Beirut is around the same temperature as Valletta. Typically, the summer temperatures in Beirut in July average around 27°C (81°F), and Valletta averages at about 26°C (79°F).

Summer Average Temperatures July

Beirut 27°C (81°F)

Valletta 26°C (79°F)

Should I visit Beirut or Valletta in the Autumn?

Both Valletta and Beirut during the autumn are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Beirut because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Valletta year-round.

Beirut usually gets less rain in October than Valletta. Beirut gets 60 mm (2.4 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 Beirut. In the autumn, Beirut often gets more sunshine than Valletta. Beirut gets 254 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Valletta receives 221 hours of full sun.

In October, Beirut is generally a little warmer than Valletta. Daily temperatures in Beirut average around 25°C (77°F), and Valletta fluctuates around 21°C (70°F).

Autumn Average Temperatures October

Beirut 25°C (77°F)

Valletta 21°C (70°F)

Should I visit Beirut or Valletta in the Winter?

The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Beirut and Valletta. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Beirut year-round. Valletta attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.

Beirut gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In January, Beirut usually receives more rain than Valletta. Beirut gets 130 mm (5.1 in) of rain, while Valletta receives 90 mm (3.5 in) of rain each month for the winter.

Beirut usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Valletta during winter. Beirut gets 149 hours of sunny skies, while Valletta receives 159 hours of full sun in the winter.

Beirut is around the same temperature as Valletta in the winter. The daily temperature in Beirut averages around 13°C (55°F) in January, and Valletta fluctuates around 13°C (55°F).

Winter Average Temperatures January

Beirut 13°C (55°F)

Valletta 13°C (55°F)

Should I visit Beirut or Valletta in the Spring?

The spring brings many poeple to Beirut as well as Valletta. Beirut attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. The warm climate attracts visitors to Valletta throughout the year.

Beirut usually gets more rain in April than Valletta. Beirut gets 50 mm (2 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 Beirut this time of the year. In the spring, Beirut often gets less sunshine than Valletta. Beirut gets 225 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Valletta receives 247 hours of full sun.

In the spring, Beirut is around the same temperature as Valletta. Typically, the spring temperatures in Beirut in April average around 17°C (63°F), and Valletta averages at about 16°C (61°F).

Spring Average Temperatures April

Beirut 17°C (63°F)

Valletta 16°C (61°F)

Typical Weather for Valletta and Beirut

	Beirut		Valletta
	Temp (°C)	Rain (mm)	Temp (°C)	Rain (mm)
Jan	13°C (55°F)	130 mm (5.1 in)	13°C (55°F)	90 mm (3.5 in)
Feb	13°C (55°F)	110 mm (4.3 in)	13°C (55°F)	60 mm (2.4 in)
Mar	15°C (59°F)	60 mm (2.4 in)	14°C (57°F)	40 mm (1.6 in)
Apr	17°C (63°F)	50 mm (2 in)	16°C (61°F)	30 mm (1.2 in)
May	22°C (72°F)	10 mm (0.4 in)	19°C (66°F)	10 mm (0.4 in)
Jun	25°C (77°F)	10 mm (0.4 in)	23°C (73°F)	10 mm (0.4 in)
Jul	27°C (81°F)	10 mm (0.4 in)	26°C (79°F)	10 mm (0.4 in)
Aug	28°C (82°F)	10 mm (0.4 in)	27°C (81°F)	10 mm (0.4 in)
Sep	27°C (81°F)	10 mm (0.4 in)	24°C (75°F)	30 mm (1.2 in)
Oct	25°C (77°F)	60 mm (2.4 in)	21°C (70°F)	80 mm (3.1 in)
Nov	19°C (66°F)	50 mm (2 in)	17°C (63°F)	90 mm (3.5 in)
Dec	15°C (59°F)	130 mm (5.1 in)	14°C (57°F)	110 mm (4.3 in)

A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Beirut vs. Valletta for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons