Which place is cheaper, Valletta or Pamukkale?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Pamukkale or Valletta?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city is more affordable and which is best for your travel style? If you're trying to figure out where to go next, comparing the travel costs between Pamukkale and Valletta can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Pamukkale or Valletta?
Pamukkale
Pamukkale is in southeastern Aegean Turkey and is historically a spa town that has been in existence since the 2nd century BC. It is popular with tourists for its beautiful hot springs and travertines, or pools that are coated in a very unique calcium covering. The area is very rich in mineral content and the water, which has been flowing for thousands of years, has deposited calcium in each pool. This unique whiteness creates an unworldly beauty that draws visitors from around the world. If you're visiting during the summer months when the sun is out in full force, don't forget the sunscreen, as the white reflects the light and you can end up with a sunburn quite quickly. You'll also want to make sure you have sunglasses available because the glare can be quite extreme.
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 Tours for Seniors to Turkey, The Best G Adventures Tours to 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 dayPamukkale $156Valletta $124
The average daily cost (per person) in Pamukkale is $156, 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 Pamukkale and Valletta in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personPamukkale $56Valletta $70
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomPamukkale $112Valletta $140
Compare Hotels in Pamukkale and Valletta
Looking for a hotel in Pamukkale 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: Pamukkale Hotel Prices and Valletta Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Pamukkale $35Valletta $25
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Pamukkale
Also for Pamukkale, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Transfer from Denizli Airport to Pamukkale Karahayit Hotels: $102
- Private Denizli Pamukkale Airport Transfer Service: $98
- Pamukkale to Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport-Departure Transfer: $125
- Pamukkale Saraykoy Hotels to Denizli Cardak Airport Transfers: $109
- Pamukkale Hot Air Balloon w/Flight Certificates,Champagne Toast & Hotel Transfer: $90
- Pamukkale - Karahayit Transfer from Denizli Cardak Airport: $100
- Denizli City Hotels to Denizli Cardak Airport Transfers: $136
- Denizli Cardak Airport Transfers to Pamukkale Saraykoy Hotels: $82
- Denizli Cardak Airport Transfers to Pamukkale Karahayit Hotels: $104
- Denizli Cardak Airport Transfers to Denizli City Hotels: $104
- City of Pamukkale/Denizli: Antalya Airport Private Transfer: $165
- Antalya; Pamukkale Hot Air Balloon Tour with Transfer: $280
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 Pamukkale or Valletta?
Prices for flights to both Valletta and Pamukkale 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 dayPamukkale $69Valletta $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.Pamukkale $54Valletta $29
Typical Entertainment Prices in Pamukkale
For Pamukkale, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Entrance fees Travertines & Pool$2.01
Tours and Activities in Pamukkale
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Pamukkale.
- Pamukkale Hot Air Balloon Tours: $120
- All-inclusive Private Guided Tour of Pamukkale: $256
- Antalya: Full-Day Pamukkale Tour: $80
- Antalya: Pamukkale Guided Tour With Optional Balloon Flight: $37
- Aphrodisias&Pamukkale Tour with Lunch from Izmir&Kusadasi: $299
- Best Rates Pamukkale Hot Air Balloon Tour : $278
- Daily Guided Pamukkale Tour included Pick Up from Denizli Airport: $118
- Daily Guided Pamukkale Tour with Pick up from Hotel in Pamukkale.: $93
- Daily Pamukkale Guided Tour with extra Red spring enjoyment.: $93
- Daily Pamukkale Tour from istanbul: $642
- Daily Pamukkale Tour with Pick up from Denizli Airport : $109
- Daily Pamukkale Tour with Pick up from Denizli Bus station: $104
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 dayPamukkale $15Valletta $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 Pamukkale and Valletta, we can see that Pamukkale is more expensive. And not only is Valletta much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. 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 Pamukkale would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Pamukkale 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 Pamukkale Expensive? and Is Valletta Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Pamukkale or Valletta?
Pamukkale has a larger population, and is about 47% larger than the population of Valletta. When comparing the sizes of Pamukkale 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 Pamukkale or Valletta?
Pamukkale 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 Pamukkale or Valletta in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Pamukkale and Valletta. Valletta attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Pamukkale is around the same temperature as Valletta in the summer. The daily temperature in Pamukkale averages around 28°C (82°F) in July, and Valletta fluctuates around 26°C (79°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Valletta this time of the year. In Pamukkale, it's very sunny this time of the year. Pamukkale usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Valletta during summer. Pamukkale gets 356 hours of sunny skies, while Valletta receives 365 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Pamukkale usually receives less rain than Valletta. Pamukkale gets 3 mm (0.1 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 JulyPamukkale 28°C (82°F)Valletta 26°C (79°F)
Should I visit Pamukkale or Valletta in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Pamukkale as well as Valletta. The warm climate attracts visitors to Valletta throughout the year.
In the autumn, Pamukkale is around the same temperature as Valletta. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Pamukkale in October average around 19°C (67°F), and Valletta averages at about 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 Pamukkale this time of the year. In the autumn, Pamukkale often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Valletta. Pamukkale gets 232 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Valletta receives 221 hours of full sun.
Pamukkale usually gets less rain in October than Valletta. Pamukkale gets 39 mm (1.5 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 OctoberPamukkale 19°C (67°F)Valletta 21°C (70°F)
Should I visit Pamukkale or Valletta in the Winter?
Both Valletta and Pamukkale 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.
In January, Pamukkale is generally cooler than Valletta. Daily temperatures in Pamukkale average around 9°C (48°F), and Valletta fluctuates around 13°C (55°F).
Pamukkale usually receives less sunshine than Valletta during winter. Pamukkale gets 137 hours of sunny skies, while Valletta receives 159 hours of full sun in the winter.
It's quite rainy in Pamukkale. In January, Pamukkale usually receives more rain than Valletta. Pamukkale gets 111 mm (4.4 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 JanuaryPamukkale 9°C (48°F)Valletta 13°C (55°F)
Should I visit Pamukkale or Valletta in the Spring?
Both Valletta and Pamukkale during the spring are popular places to visit. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Valletta year-round.
Pamukkale is around the same temperature as Valletta in the spring. The daily temperature in Pamukkale averages around 17°C (62°F) in April, and Valletta fluctuates around 16°C (61°F).
In Valletta, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Pamukkale. In the spring, Pamukkale often gets less sunshine than Valletta. Pamukkale gets 226 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Valletta receives 247 hours of full sun.
Pamukkale usually gets more rain in April than Valletta. Pamukkale gets 52 mm (2 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 AprilPamukkale 17°C (62°F)Valletta 16°C (61°F)
Typical Weather for Valletta and Pamukkale
| Pamukkale | Valletta | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 9°C (48°F) | 111 mm (4.4 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) |
| Feb | 10°C (50°F) | 96 mm (3.8 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Mar | 13°C (55°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Apr | 17°C (62°F) | 52 mm (2 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
| May | 21°C (70°F) | 27 mm (1.1 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Jun | 26°C (78°F) | 17 mm (0.7 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Jul | 28°C (82°F) | 3 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 (76°F) | 12 mm (0.5 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 | 14°C (58°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) |
| Dec | 10°C (51°F) | 129 mm (5.1 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
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