Should you visit Lagos or Valletta?
Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the prices of travel for Lagos 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. So, let's dig into it.
Lagos
A coastal town in the south of Portugal, Lagos is known for its old world charm, plummeting cliffs, and Atlantic beaches. Many come to enjoy a full range of activities from beach-going and watersports to exploring cobbled streets lined with options for shopping and dining. Historic churches and castles add to the charm, as well as a clifftop lighthouse showing the way to Lagos for ships at sea.
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.
Which city is cheaper, Valletta or Lagos?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Lagos is €94, while the average daily cost in Valletta is €114. 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 city. Below is a breakdown of travel costs for Lagos and Valletta in more detail.
Accommodation
Accommodation prices vary by location and style, but travelers pay on average about €98 for a double occupancy room in Lagos.
Travelers usually pay around €128 for a double occupancy room in Valletta If you want to be in a premiere location or have high end amenities, you can expect to pay a bit more.
Food
Lagos food costs typically run travelers around €27 per day. Eating every meal in a nicer restaurant will drive the cost up, and grabbing fast food or casual meals will help you save money.
Food in Valletta costs travelers about €35 per day on average. Restaurants can vary significantly in price, so choose wisely if you're trying to save money. Fast food and street stalls are typically your cheapest options, which sit down restaurants can be significantly more expensive.
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Food
Meals for one day
Lagos €27
Valletta €35
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Lagos
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Lagos.
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Dinner + Jazz At The Metaphor in Lagos:
$80
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Classic Food Tour - Lagos:
$93
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Valletta
For Valletta, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
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The Valletta Food Tour Experience:
$156
Local Transportation
The cost of a taxi ride in Lagos is significantly more than public transportation. On average, past travelers have spent €25 per person, per day, on local transportation in Lagos.
Valletta's transportation costs can vary by the type of transport chosen by visitors. Naturally, taxis and private drivers cost much more than public transportation options. On average, visitors spend €19 per person, per day on transportation in Valletta.
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Lagos
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Lagos:
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Transfer Praia da Luz - Boavista Golf (Lagos):
$40
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Transfer Praia da Luz - Balaia Golf (Albufeira):
$75
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Transfer Praia da Luz - Alto Golf Pestana (Alvor):
$44
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Transfer Praia da Luz - Alamos Golf (Portimão):
$62
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Transfer Lagos - Boavista Golf (Lagos):
$40
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Transfer Lagos - Balaia Golf (Albufeira):
$81
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Transfer Lagos - Alto Golf Pestana (Alvor):
$44
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Transfer Lagos - Alamos Golf (Portimão):
$58
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Transfer From Lagos Algarve To Lisboa:
$249
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Private Transfer: Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) to Lagos:
$622
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Private Transfer: Lagos to Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS):
$622
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Private Transfer from Santa Maria (Lagos) to Faro (FAO) Airport:
$117
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Valletta
Also for Valletta, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
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Airport transfers to all locations in Malta (Private Groups or Families):
$40
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Malta Airport Arrival Transfer (Airport to Saint Julian's Hotels or Address):
$37
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Private Airport Round-Trip Transfer: Malta Airport to Valletta City Center:
$27
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Private Airport Transfer: Malta Int. Airport (MLA) to Valletta/Sliema/St. Julian:
$14
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Private Airport Transfer: Malta International Airport (MLA) to St. Paul's Bay:
$18
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Private Airport Transfer: Malta International Airport (MLA) to Valletta:
$68
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Private Airport Transfer: Valletta/Sliema/St. Julian to Malta Int. Airport (MLA):
$14
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Private Departure Transfer from Valletta City Center to Malta Airport:
$13
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Private Transfer from Malta Luqa Airport to Cirkewwa Ferry:
$47
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Round-trip Shuttle Bus Transfers from Malta Airport to Your Hotel in Malta:
$13
Is it cheaper to fly into Lagos or Valletta?
Prices for flights to both Valletta and Lagos 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.
Entertainment
Entertainment and activities in Lagos typically cost an average of €21 per person, per day. This includes fees paid for admission tickets to museums and attractions, day tours, and other sightseeing expenses.
Sightseeing, admission tickets, things to do, and other entertainment expenses in Valletta can vary widely by price. On average, visitors spend around €21 per person, per day on entertainment and sightseeing here.
Tours and Activities in Lagos
Here are a few actual costs in Lagos for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
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2 Hour Lagos Historical Tour:
$14
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2-Day Lagos Adventures(Nature Park,Beach,Afrika Shrine,Malls,Museum,Club,& More):
$500
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2-Day Private Tour of the Suspended Lake of Ado Awaye from Lagos:
$412
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2-hour Kayak Tour of Ponta da Piedade Caves and Beaches:
$44
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4-Day Ikogosi Warmspring Tour from Lagos:
$978
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ALGARVE from Lisbon PRIVATE Tour - Lagos, Benagil and Marinha beach:
$311
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Abeokuta 2 Days Private Tour from Lagos:
$390
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Adventure to Olumo Rock:
$154
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Adventurous Lagos Tour By Bus:
$557
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Algarve Coastline Walking Tour: The Path of Dona Ana:
$49
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All Inclusive Nigeria Historical & Cultural Tour:
$2,077
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Benin City Day Tour, Nigeria:
$1,630
Tours and Activities in Valletta
For Valletta, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
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Valletta City Walking Tour:
$19
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The Original Valletta Walking Tour:
$19
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Valletta City Walking Tour with St. John's Co-Cathedral:
$22
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Valletta Small Group Tour of Must See Sites with a Native Guide:
$24
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Malta By Night Open-Top Bus Tour Including 1-Hour Mdina Stop:
$24
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Malta's Panoramic South Hop On Hop Off Tour:
$25
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Blue Grotto and Sunday Market at Marsaxlokk Fishing Village Tour:
$35
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Gozo Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Tour:
$37
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Valletta Like a Local: Customized Private Tour:
$40
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Half Day Tour of Valletta Malta's Capital City:
$53
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Valletta (UNESCO) guided tour including St John's Co-Cathedral, Malta Experience:
$55
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Mosta Crafts Village Mdina and Valletta Full Day Tour:
$66
Alcohol
While the amount that someone spends on alcohol while visiting Lagos may vary from person to person, on average a person spends €5.43 per day on alcoholic beverages.
Typically, people visiting Valletta spend on average €18 on alcoholic beverages per person, per day.
Sample the Local Flavors in Lagos
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Lagos:
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Algarve Wine Tour in a VW T2 Van:
$57
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Small-Group Day Tour of Silves and Monchique with Wine Tasting:
$69
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Lagos and Valletta, we can see that Valletta is more expensive. And not only is Lagos much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Lagos would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Lagos 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 Lagos.
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