Which place is cheaper, Valletta or Izmir?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Izmir or Valletta?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Izmir and Valletta. We'll break down costs for accommodation, food, transportation and more to help you learn more about these two destinations. Then, you can figure out if either of these two places are accessible based on your travel budget, schedule, and interests. So, let's dig into it.
Where Should I go: Izmir or Valletta?
Izmir
Izmir is a metropolitan city of Turkey and the second most populous city on the Aegean Sea after Athens, Greece. Known as Smyrna in antiquity, it was founded by the Greeks, taken over by the Romans, and rebuilt by Alexander the Great before becoming part of the Ottoman Empire in the 15th century. Most remnants of this past are gone; however, there are a few archaeological sites in addition to beaches, bustling city streets, and colorful markets.
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 G Adventures Tours to Turkey, The Best 3-Day Tours from Istanbul, 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 dayIzmir $105Valletta $124
The average daily cost (per person) in Izmir is $105, 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 Izmir and Valletta in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personIzmir $60Valletta $70
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomIzmir $120Valletta $140
Compare Hotels in Izmir and Valletta
Looking for a hotel in Izmir 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: Izmir Hotel Prices and Valletta Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Izmir $30Valletta $25
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Izmir
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Izmir:
- izmir kusadasi transfer: $82
- Vip Airport Transfer: $98
- VIP Private Transfer | Izmir Airport to Kusadasi or Selcuk: $46
- Transfer İzmir Airport to/from Kusadasi City Center Area: $75
- Transfer to Kusadasi from Izmir Airport: $75
- Transfer from Izmir to Fethiye: $153
- Transfer From izmir Adnan Menderes Airport to Selcuk Ephesus: $82
- Private Transfers İzmir City or Adnan Menderes Apt to/from Gümüldür, Seferihisar: $131
- Private Transfers İzmir City or Adnan Menderes Apt to/from Gümüldür, Seferihisar: $131
- Private Transfers İzmir City or Adnan Menderes Airport to/from Manisa City: $131
- Private Transfers İzmir City or Adnan Menderes Airport to/from Manisa City: $131
- Private Transfer: Izmir to Izmir Airport (ADB) : $44
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 Izmir or Valletta?
Prices for flights to both Valletta and Izmir 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 dayIzmir $24Valletta $35
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.Izmir $21Valletta $29
Tours and Activities in Izmir
Here are a few actual costs in Izmir for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Highlights of Ephesus Tour from Izmir Port : $131
- Small Group Ephesus Tour From Izmir Hotels: $100
- Small Group Pamukkale Tour from Izmir Hotels: $126
- "Ephesus tours" the "house of virgin mary tours" Tours from KUSADASI CRUİSE PORT: $67
- 1 Day Ephesus And Pamukkale Tour From Izmir By A Local Expert: $300
- 2-Day Small-Group Tour Highlights of Ephesus from Izmir: $169
- 5 Days Seven Churches Tour Turkey: $1,068
- Ancient Pergamon Tour From Izmir: $282
- Aphrodisias&Pamukkale Tour from Izmir: $280
- Best Seller Private Ephesus Tour for Cruisers : $70
- Biblical Ephesus, Mother Mary House, St John Basilica and Temple of Artemis Tour from Izmir with Private Guide: $272
- Cesme-Alacati Tour from Izmir: $174
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 dayIzmir $8.86Valletta $17
Sample the Local Flavors in Izmir
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Izmir:
- Wine Tasting Tour at Two Wineries in Urla Turkey: $98
- Wine Tour with Metropolis Ancient City: $114
- Ancient Ephesus tour with Mother's Mary House and visit to old village Sirince with wine tasting: $152
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 Izmir and Valletta, we can see that Valletta is more expensive. And not only is Izmir much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Izmir would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Izmir 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 Izmir.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Izmir Expensive? and Is Valletta Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Izmir or Valletta?
Izmir has a larger population, and is about 370 times larger than the population of Valletta. When comparing the sizes of Izmir 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 Izmir or Valletta?
Izmir 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 Izmir or Valletta in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Izmir as well as Valletta. The warm climate attracts visitors to Valletta throughout the year.
In July, Izmir is generally around the same temperature as Valletta. Daily temperatures in Izmir average around 28°C (82°F), and Valletta fluctuates around 26°C (79°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Valletta. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Izmir this time of the year. In the summer, Izmir often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Valletta. Izmir gets 378 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Valletta receives 365 hours of full sun.
Izmir usually gets less rain in July than Valletta. Izmir gets 2 mm (0.1 in) of rain, while Valletta receives 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyIzmir 28°C (82°F)Valletta 26°C (79°F)
Should I visit Izmir or Valletta in the Autumn?
Both Valletta and Izmir are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. Plenty of visitors come to Valletta because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
Izmir is around the same temperature as Valletta in the autumn. The daily temperature in Izmir averages around 19°C (67°F) in October, and Valletta fluctuates around 21°C (70°F).
It's quite sunny in Valletta. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Izmir. Izmir usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Valletta during autumn. Izmir gets 232 hours of sunny skies, while Valletta receives 221 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Izmir usually receives less rain than Valletta. Izmir gets 39 mm (1.5 in) of rain, while Valletta receives 80 mm (3.1 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberIzmir 19°C (67°F)Valletta 21°C (70°F)
Should I visit Izmir or Valletta in the Winter?
Both Valletta and Izmir during the winter are popular places to visit. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Valletta year-round.
In the winter, Izmir is cooler than Valletta. Typically, the winter temperatures in Izmir in January average around 9°C (48°F), and Valletta averages at about 13°C (55°F).
In the winter, Izmir often gets less sunshine than Valletta. Izmir gets 131 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Valletta receives 159 hours of full sun.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Izmir. Izmir usually gets more rain in January than Valletta. Izmir gets 132 mm (5.2 in) of rain, while Valletta receives 90 mm (3.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryIzmir 9°C (48°F)Valletta 13°C (55°F)
Should I visit Izmir or Valletta in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Izmir and Valletta. Valletta attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In April, Izmir is generally around the same temperature as Valletta. Daily temperatures in Izmir average around 16°C (61°F), and Valletta fluctuates around 16°C (61°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Valletta this time of the year. In Izmir, it's very sunny this time of the year. Izmir usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Valletta during spring. Izmir gets 231 hours of sunny skies, while Valletta receives 247 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Izmir usually receives more rain than Valletta. Izmir gets 45 mm (1.8 in) of rain, while Valletta receives 30 mm (1.2 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilIzmir 16°C (61°F)Valletta 16°C (61°F)
Typical Weather for Valletta and Izmir
| Izmir | Valletta | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 9°C (48°F) | 132 mm (5.2 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) |
| Feb | 10°C (50°F) | 99 mm (3.9 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Mar | 12°C (54°F) | 76 mm (3 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Apr | 16°C (61°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
| May | 21°C (69°F) | 24 mm (0.9 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Jun | 25°C (77°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Jul | 28°C (82°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Aug | 27°C (81°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Sep | 24°C (75°F) | 11 mm (0.4 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
| Oct | 19°C (67°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
| Nov | 15°C (58°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) |
| Dec | 11°C (52°F) | 153 mm (6 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
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