Which place is cheaper, Valletta or Bodrum?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Bodrum 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 Bodrum 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: Bodrum or Valletta?
Bodrum
Bodrum is a city on the Bodrum Peninsula, stretching from Turkey's southwest coast into the Aegean Sea. The city features twin bays with views of Bodrum Castle. This medieval fortress was built partly with stones from the Mausoleum at Halicarnassus, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, completed in the 4th century B.C. The city is also a gateway for nearby beach towns and resorts. Although more than a million tourists flock to its beaches, boutique hotels, trendy restaurants, and clubs each summer, the town of Bodrum (ancient Halicarnassus) never seems to lose its cool. More than any other Turkish seaside getaway, it has an enigmatic elegance that pervades it. The evocative castle and the ancient ruins around town also help keep Bodrum a discerning step above the rest.
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 Anzac Day Tours in Turkey, The Best Coach Bus Tours in Turkey, The Best Historical Tours in Malta, and The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in Malta.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayBodrum $92Valletta $124
The average daily cost (per person) in Bodrum is $92, 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 Bodrum and Valletta in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personBodrum $48Valletta $70
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomBodrum $96Valletta $140
Compare Hotels in Bodrum and Valletta
Looking for a hotel in Bodrum 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: Bodrum Hotel Prices and Valletta Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Bodrum $24Valletta $25
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Bodrum
Also for Bodrum, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- İzmir Airport - Kuşadası / İzmir Center : Private Transfer: $24
- Yaliciftlik Hotels to Bodrum Airport BJV Transfers: $87
- Turgutreis Hotels to Bodrum Airport BJV Transfers: $87
- Transfer From Bodrum Milas Airport to Soke (Söke): $125
- Transfer From Bodrum Milas Airport to Seferihisar: $218
- Transfer From Bodrum Milas Airport to Kusadasi: $131
- River Rafting Tour with Breakfast, Lunch & Transfer from Bodrum: $85
- Private Transfer: Bodrum to Bodrum Airport (BJV) : $54
- Private Transfer: Bodrum Airport (BJV) to Bodrum: $54
- Private Transfer from Bodrum Port to Bodrum Milas Airport (BJV): $47
- Private Transfer from Bodrum Milas Airport BJV to Bodrum Port : $43
- Private Transfer from Bodrum Milas Airport (BJV) to Bodrum Port: $47
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Valletta
Also for Valletta, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- From Private Malta Highlights Tour with Transfer: $150
- Private Airport Transfer from Malta to Gozo: $109
- Airport Transfers (Private Group up to 15 people): $103
- From Malta: Gozo Jeep Tour with Lunch and Hotel Transfers: $87
- Private Airport Transfer in Malta: $87
- Turkish Gullet Cruise to Gozo and Comino with Lunch and Transfers: $81
- Airport transfers to all locations in Malta (Private Groups or Families): $81
- Mdina and Highlights of Malta Full Day Guided Tour Incl. Lunch and Transfers: $66
- Malta Airport Private Transfers: $66
- Malta Private Transfer from Malta Airport to any resort in Malta island: $51
- Arrival Transfer: Malta Airport MLA to Malta Island by Van: $49
- Malta Airport (MLA) Departure Transfer (Saint Julian's Hotels to Malta Airport): $49
Is it cheaper to fly into Bodrum or Valletta?
Prices for flights to both Valletta and Bodrum 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 dayBodrum $24Valletta $35
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Bodrum
For Bodrum, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Cooking Class in Authentic Etrim Village: $44
- Christmas Dinner at Karnas Vineyards: $104
- Farmers Market visit & Turkish Cooking Class: $125
- Bodrum Market Visit and Cooking Class: $128
- Bodrum Vineyard Tour with Dinner and Wine Pairing: $128
- Food and Wine pairing Dinner at Karnas Vineyards Bodrum: $131
- Bodrum Cooking Class: $174
- Private Sunset Boat Tour in Bodrum With Dinner: $221
- Shore Excursions - Istanbul by Night: Turkish Food Tour: $252
- Private Vineyard Tour with Dinner Under the Stars in Karnas: $291
- From Private Sunset Boat Tour with Dinner & Swimming: $320
- Private Sunset Boat Tour with Dinner: $368
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
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Bodrum $31Valletta $29
Tours and Activities in Bodrum
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Bodrum.
- 2 Hours Private Sightseeing and Walking Tour in Bodrum: $106
- A Breathtaking Pamukkale Day Tour from Bodrum: $278
- All Inclusive Private BODRUM to Ephesus, Mary's House, Lunch Tour: $299
- Ancient Ephesus tour with Virgin Mary's House from Bodrum: $104
- Blue cruise around Bodrum bays: $28
- Boat tour: Bodrum Private Boat Tour for Cruise Customers: $801
- Bodrum ↔ Gulf of Gökova | Cabin Charter Cruise: $941
- Bodrum Black island Tour: $26
- Bodrum Buggy Safari Tours: $57
- Bodrum City Sightseeing Walk: $150
- Bodrum City Tour: 5-Hour Private Excursion with Lunch: $267
- Bodrum City Walking Morning Sightseeing Tour: $213
Tours and Activities in Valletta
For Valletta, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- 3 Cities Tour: $16
- 3 Hours Private Picnic Experience in Malta: $273
- 3 cities: Private Insider Walking Tour with Licensed Guide: $160
- 30-Minute Mdina Experience Audio-Visual Show Ticket (Open Ticket): $6.55
- 4-hr day tour around Malta: $207
- 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: $320
- Best of Mdina and Rabat Walking Tour: $20
- Best of Valletta Walking Tour: $20
- Blue Grotto and Marsaxlokk Half-Day Tour from Valletta: $37
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayBodrum $14Valletta $17
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 Bodrum and Valletta, we can see that Valletta is more expensive. And not only is Bodrum much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Bodrum would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Bodrum 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 Bodrum.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Bodrum Expensive? and Is Valletta Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Bodrum or Valletta?
Bodrum has a larger population, and is about 6 times larger than the population of Valletta. When comparing the sizes of Bodrum 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 Bodrum or Valletta?
Bodrum 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 Bodrum or Valletta in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Bodrum and Valletta. Valletta attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In the summer, Bodrum is around the same temperature as Valletta. Typically, the summer temperatures in Bodrum in July average around 27°C (81°F), and Valletta averages at about 26°C (79°F).
In July, Bodrum usually receives less rain than Valletta. Bodrum gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Valletta receives 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyBodrum 27°C (81°F)Valletta 26°C (79°F)
Should I visit Bodrum or Valletta in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Bodrum as well as Valletta. The warm climate attracts visitors to Valletta throughout the year.
In October, Bodrum is generally cooler than Valletta. Daily temperatures in Bodrum average around 19°C (66°F), and Valletta fluctuates around 21°C (70°F).
Bodrum usually gets less rain in October than Valletta. Bodrum gets 29 mm (1.1 in) of rain, while Valletta receives 80 mm (3.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberBodrum 19°C (66°F)Valletta 21°C (70°F)
Should I visit Bodrum or Valletta in the Winter?
Both Valletta and Bodrum are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. Plenty of visitors come to Valletta because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
Bodrum is cooler than Valletta in the winter. The daily temperature in Bodrum averages around 10°C (50°F) in January, and Valletta fluctuates around 13°C (55°F).
It's quite rainy in Bodrum. In January, Bodrum usually receives more rain than Valletta. Bodrum gets 149 mm (5.9 in) of rain, while Valletta receives 90 mm (3.5 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryBodrum 10°C (50°F)Valletta 13°C (55°F)
Should I visit Bodrum or Valletta in the Spring?
Both Valletta and Bodrum during the spring are popular places to visit. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Valletta year-round.
In the spring, Bodrum is around the same temperature as Valletta. Typically, the spring temperatures in Bodrum in April average around 15°C (59°F), and Valletta averages at about 16°C (61°F).
Bodrum usually gets around the same amount of rain in April as Valletta. Bodrum gets 32 mm (1.3 in) of rain, while Valletta receives 30 mm (1.2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilBodrum 15°C (59°F)Valletta 16°C (61°F)
Typical Weather for Valletta and Bodrum
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 10°C (50°F) | 149 mm (5.9 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) |
| Feb | 10°C (50°F) | 103 mm (4.1 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Mar | 12°C (53°F) | 86 mm (3.4 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Apr | 15°C (59°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
| May | 19°C (67°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Jun | 24°C (75°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Jul | 27°C (81°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Aug | 27°C (81°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Sep | 24°C (75°F) | 23 mm (0.9 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
| Oct | 19°C (66°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
| Nov | 14°C (58°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) |
| Dec | 12°C (53°F) | 164 mm (6.5 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
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