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

Should you visit Belgrade or Valletta?

Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?

Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Belgrade and Valletta can help. It includes a travel cost comparison in addition to other factors. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.

Where Should I go: Belgrade or Valletta?

Belgrade

Belgrade is the capital city of the Republic of Serbia. Dating back to the 4th Century BC, is has seen many changes from Celtic tribes at its earliest beginnings to Roman rule, the Ottoman Empire, and Serbian independence. Relics of its past can be seen today in Belgrade's architecture and museums, while there are also a host of contemporary activities like nightlife, clubs, cafes, and concerts.

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 Budget Tours to Serbia, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Belgrade, The Best Historical Tours in Malta, and The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in Malta.


Which place is cheaper, Valletta or Belgrade?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.

The average daily cost (per person) in Belgrade is $44, while the average daily cost in Valletta is $124. 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 Belgrade and Valletta in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Belgrade $30
    Valletta $70
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Belgrade $60
    Valletta $140
Compare Hotels in Belgrade and Valletta

Looking for a hotel in Belgrade 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.

Hotels in Belgrade


Hotels in Valletta


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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: Belgrade Hotel Prices and Valletta Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Belgrade $5.55
    Valletta $25

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Belgrade

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Belgrade:

  • Sarajevo: One-Way Private Transfer to Belgrade: $246
  • Sarajevo: Belgrade transfer: $321
  • Private transfer tour from Belgrade to Sarajevo via Mokra Gora with sightseeing: $144
  • Private transfer tour from Belgrade to Pristina with sightseeing: $123
  • Private Transfer from Sremski Karlovci to Belgrade Airport (BEG): $126
  • Private Transfer from Novi Sad to Belgrade Airport (BEG): $126
  • Private Transfer from Belgrade Airport (BEG) to Valjevo: $155
  • Private Transfer from Belgrade Airport (BEG) to Tuzla: $271
  • Private Transfer from Belgrade Airport (BEG) to Smederevo: $117
  • Private Transfer from Belgrade Airport (BEG) to Novi Sad: $126
  • Private Transfer from Belgrade Airport (BEG) to Šabac: $97
  • Private Airport Transfer from Belgrade to Novi Sad: $94

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Valletta

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

  • Malta Airport Transfers: $11
  • Private Transfer from Malta Airport (MLA) to Valletta Cruise Port: $14
  • Private Transfer from Valletta Cruise Port to Malta Airport (MLA): $14
  • Valletta Cruise Port to Malta Intl Airport (MLA) - Departure Private Transfer : $14
  • Malta Intl Airport (MLA) to Valletta Cruise Port - Round-Trip Private Transfer : $28
  • Private Transfer: Valletta to Malta International Airport (MLA): $31
  • Private Airport Transfer: Malta International Airport (MLA) to Valletta: $31
  • Malta Airport Transfers : $38
  • Afternoon Harbours Cruise with Guide and Roundtrip Transfers: $39
  • The Three Fortified Cities of Malta Half Day Tour Incl. Boat Trip and Transfers: $39
  • Malta Private Airport Transfer - Arrival: $44
  • Departure Transfer: Malta Island to Malta Airport MLA by Van: $47

Is it cheaper to fly into Belgrade or Valletta?

Prices for flights to both Valletta and Belgrade 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
    Belgrade $9.21
    Valletta $35

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Belgrade

Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Belgrade.

  • E-Scooter Serbian Food Tour: $65
  • Private Walking and Food Tour in Belgrade: $71
  • E-Scooter Serbian Food Tour: $75
  • The 10 Tastings of Belgrade Private Food Tour : $135

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: $49
  • Folklore Evening Dinner Show at a Traditional Maltese Restaurant Incl. Transfers: $67
  • Maltese Traditional Dinner and Folklore Show with Transfers: $71
  • Fireworks Festival Cruise Including Dinner, Drinks and Transport: $76
  • The Ultimate Valletta Evening Food Tour: $80
  • Fernandes Sunset Cruise including Dinner with Open Bar: $80
  • Christmas Tour in Gozo (afternoon) inc. Dinner: $86
  • Blue Lagoon & Sunset Quad Tour in Gozo/Dinner: $91
  • From Blue Lagoon and Gozo Tour w/Quads and Dinner: $118
  • The Valletta Food Tour Experience, a private tour: $150
  • Private Valletta Food Tour: $175

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Belgrade $4.48
    Valletta $29

Tours and Activities in Belgrade

Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Belgrade are as follows:

  • Magic Christmas tour in Novi Sad: $199
  • The best of Novi Sad walking tour: $145
  • "Golden Standard" Private Half-Day Sightseeing Tour of Belgrade: $300
  • Ada Lake E Scooter tour: $43
  • Ada Lake Tour: $33
  • Avala & Kosmaj Tour: $134
  • BELGRADE BUS AND WALKING TOUR, Experience daily life: $115
  • Belgrade 20th century tour: $43
  • Belgrade : Must-See Attractions Private Walking Tour: $75
  • Belgrade : Old Town Walking Tour With A Guide: $50
  • Belgrade Big Tour: Top Attractions and Belgrade Neighborhoods: $60
  • Belgrade Bike Tour: $104

Tours and Activities in Valletta

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

  • First Discovery Walk and Reading Walking Tour: $3.21
  • Escape Game and Tour: $6.42
  • 30-Minute Mdina Experience Audio-Visual Show Ticket (Open Ticket): $6.55
  • Reliving The Sacra Infermeria Augmented Reality Tour: $6.55
  • The Knights of Malta Museum Entry Ticket: $7.10
  • Valletta Scavenger Hunt and Best Landmarks Self-Guided Tour: $7.10
  • City Nobles App Tour + Malta5D Entry (optional): $7.49
  • Self-Guided Historical Walking Tour (Audio Guide): $7.49
  • City Nobles App Tour + Optional Malta 5D Show Ticket: $7.64
  • Highlights Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt & City Tour: $8.02
  • Self-Guided Audio Tour, Map and Directions: $8.56
  • Entry Ticket for The Limestone Heritage Park and Gardens : $9.83

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Belgrade $21
    Valletta $17

Sample the Local Flavors in Belgrade

Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Belgrade:

  • Wines & Horses Wine Tasting surrounded by Horses: $48
  • Belgrade Reserved Pub Crawl: $49
  • Play Pub Crawl Belgrade: $49
  • RePlay Pub Crawl in Belgrade: $52
  • E-Scooter CRAFT BEER and BREWERY Tour: $53
  • Natural wine tasting with great views: $55
  • Tour of the MONASTERIES at Fruška Gora NP and Sremski Karlovci with wine tasting: $55
  • Belgrade Bar Crawl: $55
  • Pearl of North Serbia, trip to Novi Sad and Sremski Karlovci with wine tasting: $60
  • Private Wine Tasting by Party in Belgrade: $71
  • Novi Sad and Sremski Karlovci private tour with wine tasting: $75
  • 3-Hour Walking Local Wine Tasting Tour: $80

Sample the Local Flavors in Valletta

Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Valletta:

  • Valletta Pub Crawl: $22
  • Malta Pub Crawl: $22
  • The Brewery Experience & beer tasting including transport: $35
  • The Brewery Experience Self-Guided Tour with Tasting & Transport: $35
  • Malta: The Three Cities and Wine Tasting Tour: $44


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

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


Which is Bigger, Belgrade or Valletta?

Belgrade has a larger population, and is about 190 times larger than the population of Valletta. When comparing the sizes of Belgrade 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 Belgrade or Valletta?

Belgrade has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Valletta experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.

Should I visit Belgrade or Valletta in the Summer?

Both Valletta and Belgrade during the summer are popular places to visit. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Valletta year-round.

Belgrade is cooler than Valletta in the summer. The daily temperature in Belgrade averages around 23°C (73°F) in July, and Valletta fluctuates around 26°C (79°F).

In Valletta, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Belgrade. In the summer, Belgrade often gets less sunshine than Valletta. Belgrade gets 285 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Valletta receives 365 hours of full sun.

Belgrade usually gets more rain in July than Valletta. Belgrade gets 66 mm (2.6 in) of rain, while Valletta receives 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Summer Average Temperatures July
    Belgrade 23°C (73°F) 
    Valletta 26°C (79°F)

Should I visit Belgrade or Valletta in the Autumn?

The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Belgrade and Valletta. Valletta attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.

In the autumn, Belgrade is cooler than Valletta. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Belgrade in October average around 14°C (57°F), and Valletta averages at about 21°C (70°F).

People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Valletta this time of the year. Belgrade usually receives less sunshine than Valletta during autumn. Belgrade gets 168 hours of sunny skies, while Valletta receives 221 hours of full sun in the autumn.

In October, Belgrade usually receives less rain than Valletta. Belgrade gets 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain, while Valletta receives 80 mm (3.1 in) of rain each month for the autumn.


  • Autumn Average Temperatures October
    Belgrade 14°C (57°F) 
    Valletta 21°C (70°F)

Should I visit Belgrade or Valletta in the Winter?

The winter brings many poeple to Belgrade as well as Valletta. The warm climate attracts visitors to Valletta throughout the year.

Be prepared for some very cold days in Belgrade. In January, Belgrade is generally much colder than Valletta. Daily temperatures in Belgrade average around 2°C (35°F), and Valletta fluctuates around 13°C (55°F).

In the winter, Belgrade often gets less sunshine than Valletta. Belgrade gets 71 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Valletta receives 159 hours of full sun.

Belgrade usually gets less rain in January than Valletta. Belgrade gets 49 mm (1.9 in) of rain, while Valletta receives 90 mm (3.5 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Winter Average Temperatures January
    Belgrade 2°C (35°F) 
    Valletta 13°C (55°F)

Should I visit Belgrade or Valletta in the Spring?

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

Belgrade is cooler than Valletta in the spring. The daily temperature in Belgrade averages around 14°C (56°F) in April, and Valletta fluctuates around 16°C (61°F).

It's quite sunny in Valletta. Belgrade usually receives less sunshine than Valletta during spring. Belgrade gets 178 hours of sunny skies, while Valletta receives 247 hours of full sun in the spring.

In April, Belgrade usually receives more rain than Valletta. Belgrade gets 59 mm (2.3 in) of rain, while Valletta receives 30 mm (1.2 in) of rain each month for the spring.


  • Spring Average Temperatures April
    Belgrade 14°C (56°F) 
    Valletta 16°C (61°F)

Typical Weather for Valletta and Belgrade

Belgrade Valletta
Temp (°C) Rain (mm) Temp (°C) Rain (mm)
Jan 2°C (35°F) 49 mm (1.9 in) 13°C (55°F) 90 mm (3.5 in)
Feb 4°C (39°F) 44 mm (1.7 in) 13°C (55°F) 60 mm (2.4 in)
Mar 9°C (47°F) 50 mm (2 in) 14°C (57°F) 40 mm (1.6 in)
Apr 14°C (56°F) 59 mm (2.3 in) 16°C (61°F) 30 mm (1.2 in)
May 18°C (65°F) 71 mm (2.8 in) 19°C (66°F) 10 mm (0.4 in)
Jun 21°C (70°F) 90 mm (3.5 in) 23°C (73°F) 10 mm (0.4 in)
Jul 23°C (73°F) 66 mm (2.6 in) 26°C (79°F) 10 mm (0.4 in)
Aug 23°C (73°F) 52 mm (2 in) 27°C (81°F) 10 mm (0.4 in)
Sep 19°C (67°F) 51 mm (2 in) 24°C (75°F) 30 mm (1.2 in)
Oct 14°C (57°F) 40 mm (1.6 in) 21°C (70°F) 80 mm (3.1 in)
Nov 8°C (47°F) 54 mm (2.1 in) 17°C (63°F) 90 mm (3.5 in)
Dec 3°C (38°F) 58 mm (2.3 in) 14°C (57°F) 110 mm (4.3 in)