Which place is cheaper, Valletta or Ephesus?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Ephesus or Valletta?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Ephesus or Valletta, this travel comparison, which includes costs, can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison down below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.
Where Should I go: Ephesus or Valletta?
Ephesus
The ancient city of Ephesus was famed for the Temple of Artemis (completed around 550 BC). It is one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. The temple was destroyed in 401 AD and rebuilt by Emperor Constantine I along with new public baths. The town was again partially destroyed by an earthquake in 614 AD. The city's importance as a commercial center declined as the harbor was slowly silted up by the Cayster River (Kucuk Menderes).
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 Cultural Tours in Turkey, The Best Food and Culinary 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 dayEphesus $143Valletta $124
The average daily cost (per person) in Ephesus is $143, 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 Ephesus and Valletta in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personEphesus $70Valletta $70
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomEphesus $140Valletta $140
Compare Hotels in Ephesus and 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: Ephesus Hotel Prices and Valletta Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Ephesus $51Valletta $25
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Ephesus
Also for Ephesus, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- VIP Transfer Kusadasi From/To Bodrum Airport: $128
- Transfer izmir Adnan Menderes Airport to/from Kusadasi Davutlar: $98
- Scuba Diving Experience in Kusadasi with Instructor and Transfer: $60
- Private Transfers İzmir City or Adnan Menderes Airport to/from Kusadasi Town: $131
- Private Transfers İzmir City Adnan Menderes Apt to/from Selçuk, Ephesus, Şirince: $131
- Private Transfers From Kusadasi: $173
- Private Transfer | KUSADASI - IZMIR Airport: $120
- Private Transfer from Kusadasi hotels to Kusadasi Cruise Port: $22
- Private Transfer from Kusadasi hotels to Kusadasi Cruise Port: $24
- Private Transfer from Kusadasi Cruise Port to Kusadasi hotels: $24
- Private Transfer from Kusadasi Cruise Port to Kusadasi Hotels: $22
- Private Transfer from Kusadasi Cruise Port to Izmir Airport (ADB): $58
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 Ephesus or Valletta?
Prices for flights to both Valletta and Ephesus 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 dayEphesus $33Valletta $35
Typical Food Prices in Ephesus
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Ephesus:
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Sandwiches$0.15
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Dessert$0.17
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Lunch at Beach (for 2)$0.59
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Snacks$0.25
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Ephesus
For Ephesus, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Cooking Class in Kusadasi Ephesus: $110
- Ephesus Tour with Cooking Class in the Village: $149
- Taste of Traditional Turkish Cuisine | Small Group Kusadasi Food Tour: $211
- Cooking Class in Ephesus Selcuk Town: $228
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.Ephesus $59Valletta $29
Tours and Activities in Ephesus
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Ephesus.
- Ephesus Half Day Small Group Tour: $40
- Ephesus Shared Tour from Kuşadası Port: $130
- Ephesus Tour With Small Group From Kusadasi: $76
- Ephesus Tour from Kusadası Port: $44
- Ephesus small groups Tour For Cruisers (skip the line): $100
- Ephesus tours Sirince Village from Kusadasi Port with lunch: $63
- Ephesus tours and Virgin Mary's House Temple Artemis tours : $67
- Private Tour Ephesus for Cruise Guests : $250
- Private Tour to Ephesus, Virgin Mary, and Artemis Temple From Cruise Ship/Hotel: $120
- Small Group Pamukkale Day Tour from Selcuk or Kusadası : $93
- "Ephesus Tours" Port Kusadasi lunch guide bus shopping Caravanserai artemis : $58
- "No Better Way to Explore History - Affordable Ephesus Tour": $30
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 dayEphesus $15Valletta $17
Typical Alcohol Prices in Ephesus
Here are a few samples of the prices for alcohol and nightlife in Ephesus from other travelers:
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Beer$0.12
Sample the Local Flavors in Ephesus
Also in Ephesus, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Skip-the-line Ephesus & Wine Tasting Tour From Kusadasi Port: $53
- Ephesus port tours and Wine Tasting Tours : $70
- Ephesus&Sirince Village with Wine Tasting Shore Ex: $100
- Ephesus and Sirince with Wine tasting Private Half Day Shore Excursion: $100
- Ancient Ephesus tour with Wine Tasting in the village and visit to Mother's Mary House: $130
- Private Ephesus Tour with Wine Tasting: $134
- Virgin Mary Bread and Wine Tour included Lunch: $300
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 comparing the travel costs between Ephesus and Valletta, we can see that Ephesus is more expensive. However, the two cities are actually relatively comparable in price, as the difference is somewhat minimal. Generally, this means that you could travel with generally the same travel style and level of luxury in each place. Since both cities are in Europe, it's no surprise that their costs are relatively close, as many destinations here have somewhat similar travel prices overall.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Ephesus Expensive? and Is Valletta Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Ephesus or Valletta?
Ephesus has a larger population, and is about 9 times larger than the population of Valletta. When comparing the sizes of Ephesus 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 Ephesus or Valletta?
Ephesus 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 Ephesus or Valletta in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Ephesus and Valletta. Valletta attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In the summer, Ephesus is around the same temperature as Valletta. Typically, the summer temperatures in Ephesus in July average around 27°C (81°F), and Valletta averages at about 26°C (79°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Valletta this time of the year. In Ephesus, it's very sunny this time of the year. Ephesus usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Valletta during summer. Ephesus gets 378 hours of sunny skies, while Valletta receives 365 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Ephesus usually receives less rain than Valletta. Ephesus 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 JulyEphesus 27°C (81°F)Valletta 26°C (79°F)
Should I visit Ephesus or Valletta in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Ephesus as well as Valletta. The warm climate attracts visitors to Valletta throughout the year.
In October, Ephesus is generally cooler than Valletta. Daily temperatures in Ephesus average around 19°C (66°F), and Valletta fluctuates around 21°C (70°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Valletta. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Ephesus this time of the year. In the autumn, Ephesus often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Valletta. Ephesus gets 232 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Valletta receives 221 hours of full sun.
Ephesus usually gets less rain in October than Valletta. Ephesus 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 OctoberEphesus 19°C (66°F)Valletta 21°C (70°F)
Should I visit Ephesus or Valletta in the Winter?
Both Valletta and Ephesus 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.
Ephesus is cooler than Valletta in the winter. The daily temperature in Ephesus averages around 10°C (50°F) in January, and Valletta fluctuates around 13°C (55°F).
Ephesus usually receives less sunshine than Valletta during winter. Ephesus gets 131 hours of sunny skies, while Valletta receives 159 hours of full sun in the winter.
It's quite rainy in Ephesus. In January, Ephesus usually receives more rain than Valletta. Ephesus 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 JanuaryEphesus 10°C (50°F)Valletta 13°C (55°F)
Should I visit Ephesus or Valletta in the Spring?
Both Valletta and Ephesus during the spring are popular places to visit. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Valletta year-round.
In the spring, Ephesus is around the same temperature as Valletta. Typically, the spring temperatures in Ephesus in April average around 15°C (59°F), and Valletta averages at about 16°C (61°F).
In Valletta, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Ephesus. In the spring, Ephesus often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Valletta. Ephesus gets 231 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Valletta receives 247 hours of full sun.
Ephesus usually gets around the same amount of rain in April as Valletta. Ephesus 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 AprilEphesus 15°C (59°F)Valletta 16°C (61°F)
Typical Weather for Valletta and Ephesus
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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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