Which place is cheaper, Valletta or Cairo?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Cairo 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 Cairo 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: Cairo or Valletta?
Cairo
Cairo is the chaotic capital city of Egypt. With a population of more than 16 million, it is one of the largest cities in both Africa and the Middle East. As a traveler, you're likely to arrive and leave from here and you'll get your first orientation to the area during the chaotic and congestion filled taxi ride from the airport.
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 Family-Friendly Tours to Egypt, The Best Historical Tours in Egypt, 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 dayCairo $17Valletta $124
The average daily cost (per person) in Cairo is $17, 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 Cairo and Valletta in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personCairo $9.36Valletta $70
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomCairo $19Valletta $140
Compare Hotels in Cairo and Valletta
Looking for a hotel in Cairo 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: Cairo Hotel Prices and Valletta Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Cairo $2.99Valletta $25
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Cairo
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Cairo are as follows:
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Metro Ride$0.08
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Taxi Ride$0.32
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Cairo
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Cairo:
- transfer from Cairo airport to the hotel in Cairo or Giza: $20
- private transfer from or to cairo international Airport: $15
- private tour to Abusimble transfer to Luxor and visiting Edfu : $175
- VIP Meet and Assist at Cairo Airport with Private Hotel Transfer: $35
- Two-Day Private City Tour of Cairo, Giza Pyramids and Saqqara+Airport Transfer: $220
- Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer service in Cairo HTL-APT (CAI): $33
- Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer service in Cairo APT-HTL (CAI): $33
- Transfer your private departure from your hotel to Cairo Airport: $20
- Transfer from Hurghada to Luxor (sharing ): $109
- Transfer from Hurghada to Cairo by van : $235
- Transfer from Cairo to Ain El Sokhna : $70
- Transfer from Cairo or Giza Hotels to Cairo Airport: $11
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Valletta
Also for Valletta, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Malta Airport Private Transfers: $66
- Afternoon Harbours Cruise with Guide and Roundtrip Transfers: $39
- Airport Transfers (Private Group up to 15 people): $103
- Airport transfers to all locations in Malta (Private Groups or Families): $81
- Arrival Transfer: Malta Airport MLA to Malta Island by Van: $49
- Departure Transfer: Malta Island to Malta Airport MLA by Van: $47
- From Malta: Gozo Jeep Tour with Lunch and Hotel Transfers: $87
- From Private Malta Highlights Tour with Transfer: $150
- Malta Airport (MLA) Departure Transfer (Saint Julian's Hotels to Malta Airport): $49
- Malta Airport Transfers: $11
- Malta Airport Transfers : $38
- Malta Intl Airport (MLA) to Valletta Cruise Port - Round-Trip Private Transfer : $28
Is it cheaper to fly into Cairo or Valletta?
Prices for flights to both Valletta and Cairo 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 dayCairo $4.75Valletta $35
Typical Food Prices in Cairo
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Cairo:
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Juice$0.04
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Cairo
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Cairo.
- Cairo/Giza: Nile Sunset, Dinner Cruise, Show & Private Transfer : $9.63
- Cairo Dinner Cruise, Belly Dancer Show With Pickup Service: $11
- Dinner Cruise on the Nile River: $12
- Nile Sunset, Dinner Cruise, Show and Private Transfer: $16
- VIP tour Giza pyramids ,Sphinx, Quad bike ,Camel, Dinner cruise : $19
- Private Expert tour Giza Pyramids ,Sphinx ,Nile Dinner Cruise & Belly Dancer: $19
- food tour private tour from cairo or giza hotel: $19
- Giza Pyramids, Camel Ride, Quad Bike, Night and Dinner Cruise on Nile: $19
- Private Cairo Food Tour : $20
- All inclusive Tour to Giza Pyramids, Sphinx & ATV &Dinner cruise : $20
- Giza pyramids and Nile dinner cruise private tour from Cairo Giza hotels: $22
- Private Cairo food tour and Egyptian tea: $22
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.Cairo $5.75Valletta $29
Typical Entertainment Prices in Cairo
Here are a few typical costs in Cairo for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Entry to Camel Market for Two$0.84
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Egyptian Museum Entry for Two$6.49
Tours and Activities in Cairo
Here are a few actual costs in Cairo for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- ( Stopover Tour Of Cairo ) Private All Inc.Pyramids,Camel Ride,Museum& Lunch: $180
- 2 Days 1 Nights Tour package to Saint-Catherine from Cairo : $300
- 2-Day Ancient Egypt Tour with Pyramids and Museums: $219
- 2-Days Tour at Cairo & Giza: $86
- 3-Day Private Tour in Cairo : $196
- 3-Day Tour at Cairo & Giza : $200
- 3-Days Tour at Cairo (Customized Package): $229
- 4-Day Tours at Cairo & Giza & Alexandria: $209
- 8-Hour Private Tour Giza Pyramids, Egyptian Museum and local Bazaars: $26
- All Inclusive 2-Day Private Tour to All Pyramids and Cairo and 2 evenings: $299
- All Inclusive Full-Day Tour to Pyramids, Museum, mosque and Felucca: $79
- All Inclusive day tour to Giza pyramids, Egyptian museum and Felucca : $88
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
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayCairo $1.17Valletta $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 Cairo and Valletta, we can see that Valletta is more expensive. And not only is Cairo much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Cairo is in Africa 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 Cairo would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Cairo 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 Cairo.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Cairo Expensive? and Is Valletta Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Cairo or Valletta?
Cairo has a larger population, and is about 1140 times larger than the population of Valletta. When comparing the sizes of Cairo 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 Cairo or Valletta?
Both destinations experience a warmer climate most of the year. Instead of summer and winter seasons, they usually have a rainy season and a dry season. Although in the rainy season, it doesn't necessarily rain every day.
Should I visit Cairo or Valletta in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Cairo as well as Valletta. Cairo attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. The warm climate attracts visitors to Valletta throughout the year.
Cairo usually gets less rain in July than Valletta. Cairo gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Valletta receives 10 mm (0.4 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 Cairo this time of the year. In the summer, Cairo often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Valletta. Cairo gets 350 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Valletta receives 365 hours of full sun.
In July, Cairo is generally around the same temperature as Valletta. Daily temperatures in Cairo average around 28°C (82°F), and Valletta fluctuates around 26°C (79°F).
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyCairo 28°C (82°F)Valletta 26°C (79°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Valletta in the Autumn?
Both Valletta and Cairo are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Cairo throughout the year. Plenty of visitors come to Valletta because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In October, Cairo usually receives less rain than Valletta. Cairo gets 5 mm (0.2 in) of rain, while Valletta receives 80 mm (3.1 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
It's quite sunny in Valletta. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Cairo. Cairo usually receives more sunshine than Valletta during autumn. Cairo gets 290 hours of sunny skies, while Valletta receives 221 hours of full sun in the autumn.
Cairo is around the same temperature as Valletta in the autumn. The daily temperature in Cairo averages around 23°C (73°F) in October, and Valletta fluctuates around 21°C (70°F).
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberCairo 23°C (73°F)Valletta 21°C (70°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Valletta in the Winter?
Both Valletta and Cairo during the winter are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Cairo because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Valletta year-round.
Cairo usually gets less rain in January than Valletta. Cairo gets 15 mm (0.6 in) of rain, while Valletta receives 90 mm (3.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
It's quite sunny in Cairo. In the winter, Cairo often gets more sunshine than Valletta. Cairo gets 221 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Valletta receives 159 hours of full sun.
In the winter, Cairo is around the same temperature as Valletta. Typically, the winter temperatures in Cairo in January average around 14°C (57°F), and Valletta averages at about 13°C (55°F).
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryCairo 14°C (57°F)Valletta 13°C (55°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Valletta in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Cairo and Valletta. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Cairo year-round. Valletta attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In April, Cairo usually receives less rain than Valletta. Cairo gets 7 mm (0.3 in) of rain, while Valletta receives 30 mm (1.2 in) of rain each month for the spring.
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Valletta this time of the year. In Cairo, it's very sunny this time of the year. Cairo usually receives more sunshine than Valletta during spring. Cairo gets 276 hours of sunny skies, while Valletta receives 247 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Cairo is generally a little warmer than Valletta. Daily temperatures in Cairo average around 21°C (70°F), and Valletta fluctuates around 16°C (61°F).
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilCairo 21°C (70°F)Valletta 16°C (61°F)
Typical Weather for Valletta and Cairo
| Cairo | Valletta | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 14°C (57°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) |
| Feb | 14°C (57°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Mar | 17°C (63°F) | 8 mm (0.3 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Apr | 21°C (70°F) | 7 mm (0.3 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
| May | 25°C (77°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Jun | 27°C (81°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Jul | 28°C (82°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Sep | 26°C (79°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
| Oct | 23°C (73°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
| Nov | 19°C (66°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) |
| Dec | 15°C (59°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
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