Which place is cheaper, Valletta or Doha?
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 Doha 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 Doha 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: Doha or Valletta?
Doha
Doha is the capital city of Qatar, modern and rapidly developing with much construction underway. It is home to Doha International Airport, the main point of entry for Qatar, as well as many of the country's best museums and examples of cultural heritage.
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.
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Doha Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayDoha $245Valletta $164
The average daily cost (per person) in Doha is $245, while the average daily cost in Valletta is $164. 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 Doha and Valletta in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personDoha $119Valletta $76
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomDoha $238Valletta $152
Compare Hotels in Doha and Valletta
Looking for a hotel in Doha 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: Doha Hotel Prices and Valletta Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Doha $23Valletta $28
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Doha
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Doha:
- Transfer from Hamad Airport to Doha City - Stress-Free Tranafer: $40
- Sharing Arrival Transfer - West Bay: $20
- Sharing Arrival Transfer - Pearl Qatar: $27
- Qatar Doha Hamad Airport (DOH) to Doha - Arrival Private Transfer: $41
- Qatar Doha Airport (DOH) to Doha - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $84
- Private transfer from Qatar Doha Hamad Airport (DOH) to Doha city: $42
- Private Transfer: Doha to Hamad Airport DOH by Business Car: $89
- Private Transfer from Doha hotels to Doha Cruise Port: $97
- Private Transfer from Doha Port to Doha Hamad Airport (DOH): $53
- Private Transfer from Doha Cruise Port to Doha Hamad Airport(DOH): $97
- Private Transfer from Doha Cruise Port to Doha City Hotels : $61
- Private Transfer from Doha City to Doha (DOH) Airport: $210
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Valletta
Also for Valletta, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Malta Airport Private Transfers: $66
- Departure Transfer: Malta Island to Malta Airport MLA by Van: $47
- From Malta: Gozo Jeep Tour with Lunch and Hotel Transfers: $89
- From Sliema: Three Bay Cruise with Lunch and Optional Transfers: $78
- Malta Intl Airport (MLA) to Valletta Cruise Port - Round-Trip Private Transfer : $28
- Malta Private Airport Transfer - Arrival: $44
- Malta: Half-Day Quad Bike Adventure Tour Including Transfers: $92
- Private Airport Transfer in Malta: $101
- Private One-way Airport Transfer from Malta Airport to Malta: $61
- Private Transfer from Malta hotels to Valletta Cruise Port: $42
- Private Transfer from Valletta Cruise Port to Malta Airport (MLA): $14
- Sedan Arrival Transfer from Malta Airport MLA to Malta City: $41
Is it cheaper to fly into Doha or Valletta?
Prices for flights to both Valletta and Doha 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 dayDoha $106Valletta $66
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Doha
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Doha.
- Private Souk Waqif with Lunch or Dinner Tour: $96
- Half Day Doha City Tour with Lunch or Dinner: $143
- Qatar Island District Sightseeing, Boat & Food Tour – 7 Tastings: $144
- Private Desert Safari with BBQ Lunch or Dinner: $160
- Overnight Desert Safari Adventure:BBQ Dinner & Breakfast Included: $220
- Doha Overnight Camp Desert Safari Tour with Dinner and Breakfast : $230
- Desert Safari 7 Hours Tour with Dinner and Camp: $270
- Overnight Private Desert Safari with Buffet Dinner and Camel Ride: $299
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: $60
- Valletta Food Tour - Eat like a local: $60
- Folklore Evening Dinner Show at a Traditional Maltese Restaurant Incl. Transfers: $73
- Fireworks Festival Cruise Including Dinner, Drinks and Transport: $81
- Christmas Tour in Gozo (afternoon) inc. Dinner: $101
- The Valletta Food Tour Experience, a private tour: $150
- Private Valletta Food Tour: $175
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Doha $18Valletta $31
Tours and Activities in Doha
Here are a few actual costs in Doha for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Doha Night City Tour,Souq waqif, Katara, Pearl Qatar,Lusail City: $62
- Desert Safari, Sand Boarding, Camel Ride & Inland Sea Tour: $49
- Full-Day Tour Qatar North And West: $154
- Night Inland Desert Safari Qatar 4WD Tour Private: $70
- North Qatar Half-Day Tour: Al Zubarah, Purple Island & Mangroves: $50
- North Qatar Tour | Zubara Fort | Purple Island | Mangros Colony : $55
- Private Express Doha City Tour: $165
- Quad bike/Buggy, Desert Tour, Camel Ride, SandBoarding From Doha: $75
- 3-2-1 Olympic and Sports Museum ticket | Qatar: $20
- 4 Hours Private Doha City Tour: $75
- 4 Hours Private Guided City Tour in Doha : $60
- 4 Hours-Doha City Private Tour from AirPort/ Hotel : $57
Tours and Activities in Valletta
For Valletta, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- 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
- City Nobles App Tour + Optional Malta 5D Show Ticket: $7.64
- Valletta Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self-Guided Tour: $9.57
- Valletta City Self-guided Audio Tour on Your Phone: $11
- Entry Ticket for The Limestone Heritage Park and Gardens : $11
- Malta 5D Audio-Visual Show Ticket: $12
- Casa Rocca Piccola palace & museum entrance ticket: $13
- 3 Cities Tour: $16
- Malta: Ultimate Kayak Adventure: $16
- Best of Mdina and Rabat Walking Tour: $20
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayDoha $15Valletta $19
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: $39
- The Brewery Experience & beer tasting including transport: $40
- Malta: The Three Cities and Wine Tasting Tour: $55
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Doha and Valletta, we can see that Doha is more expensive. And not only is Valletta much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Doha 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 Valletta would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Valletta 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 Doha would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Doha than you might in Valletta.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Doha Expensive? and Is Valletta Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Doha or Valletta?
Doha has a larger population, and is about 50 times larger than the population of Valletta. When comparing the sizes of Doha 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.
Budget Your Trip is all about finding out how much everything costs so that you can travel cheaper and longer. Created by avid travelers Laurie and Bryan, our goal is to help you plan your next trip on the right budget. With average daily travel costs that are calculated from the budgets of real travelers, plus an analysis of hotel and tour prices, you can find out how much money you need to plan your next adventure. We also have plenty of travel advice, accommodation reviews, and activity suggestions.