Which place is cheaper, Valletta or Rabat?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Rabat 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 Rabat 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: Rabat or Valletta?
Rabat
While not high on the tourist destination list, Rabat is a quiet gem of a city with stunning colonial architecture and palm-lined streets. This political capital is a laid-back, pleasant alternative to the more cosmopolitan Casablanca.
Located on the coast of the Atlantic Ocean at the mouth of the river Bou Regreg, Rabat plus the city of Temera are home to a combined metropolitan population of 2.6 million.
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 2-Week Tours in Morocco, Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Morocco, 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 dayRabat $44Valletta $124
The average daily cost (per person) in Rabat is $44, 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 Rabat and Valletta in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personRabat $27Valletta $70
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomRabat $54Valletta $140
Compare Hotels in Rabat and Valletta
Looking for a hotel in Rabat 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: Rabat Hotel Prices and Valletta Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Rabat $2.10Valletta $25
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Rabat
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Rabat:
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Taxi to Sale$3.49
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Rabat
Also for Rabat, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Transfer Rabat to Tetouan: $145
- Transfer Rabat to Salé: $22
- Transfer Rabat to Meknes: $102
- Transfer Rabat to Fes: $115
- Transfer Rabat to Essaouira: $262
- Transfer Private From Rabat to Tetouan: $230
- Transfer Private From Rabat to Tangier: $268
- Transfer Private From Rabat to Fes: $185
- Private Transfer from Rabat To Fez: $206
- Private Transfer From Fez To Rabat: $206
- Private Airport Transfer to or from Casablanca: $175
- Private Airport Transfer to or from Casablanca: $138
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 Rabat or Valletta?
Prices for flights to both Valletta and Rabat 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 dayRabat $12Valletta $35
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Rabat
For Rabat, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Small Group Cooking Classes with Tour of Rabat : $45
- Join Best Moroccan Cooking Class with Chef Khadija ( Over 35 years Experience ): $49
- Cooking Class in a Family Home: $66
- Rabat Food Tour in the Old Town: $75
- Rabat Food Tour Like a Local: $75
- Rabat Family Cooking Class: $75
- Walking Food Tour: $75
- Private Market Tour and Authentic Moroccan Cooking Lesson with a Rabat Local: $120
- Gourmet Cooking Class in Rabat: $189
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.Rabat $2.84Valletta $29
Tours and Activities in Rabat
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Rabat.
- 4WD adventure Todra Gorge to Dades Valley - Aventures Verticales Maroc: $63
- 9-Day Tour to Imperial Cities and Desert: $1,400
- Best of Rabat Tour (half-day): $78
- Fes Full Day Private Tour from Rabat: $250
- Fes Full-Day Private Tour from Rabat with hotel pickup : $131
- From Casablanca:9Days Unforgettable Desert Tour To Marrakesh: $1,916
- From Fez : Rabat : Day Trip (Shared Group Tour): $103
- From 4 Days 3 Nights Sahara Desert Tour: $717
- From Tangier Guided Day Tour by High-Speed Train: $105
- Gems of Rabat Walking Tour: $115
- Luxury Morocco: 5-Day Private Guided Tour from Casablanca: $1,391
- Private Boat Exploration Tour In Rabat: $82
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 dayRabat -Valletta $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 Rabat and Valletta, we can see that Valletta is more expensive. And not only is Rabat much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Rabat is in Africa 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 Rabat would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Rabat 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 Rabat.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Rabat Expensive? and Is Valletta Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Rabat or Valletta?
Rabat has a larger population, and is about 240 times larger than the population of Valletta. When comparing the sizes of Rabat 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 Rabat or Valletta?
Both destinations experience a warmer climate with nice weather most of the year. Instead of summer and winter seasons, they usually have a rainy season and a dry season.
Should I visit Rabat or Valletta in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Rabat and Valletta. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Rabat year-round. Valletta attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In July, Rabat usually receives less rain than Valletta. Rabat gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Valletta receives 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain each month for the summer.
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Valletta this time of the year. In Rabat, it's very sunny this time of the year. Rabat usually receives less sunshine than Valletta during summer. Rabat gets 315 hours of sunny skies, while Valletta receives 365 hours of full sun in the summer.
In the summer, Rabat is cooler than Valletta. Typically, the summer temperatures in Rabat in July average around 23°C (73°F), and Valletta averages at about 26°C (79°F).
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyRabat 23°C (73°F)Valletta 26°C (79°F)
Should I visit Rabat or Valletta in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Rabat as well as Valletta. Rabat attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. The warm climate attracts visitors to Valletta throughout the year.
Rabat usually gets less rain in October than Valletta. Rabat gets 44 mm (1.7 in) of rain, while Valletta receives 80 mm (3.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Valletta. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Rabat this time of the year. In the autumn, Rabat often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Valletta. Rabat gets 234 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Valletta receives 221 hours of full sun.
In October, Rabat is generally around the same temperature as Valletta. Daily temperatures in Rabat average around 20°C (67°F), and Valletta fluctuates around 21°C (70°F).
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberRabat 20°C (67°F)Valletta 21°C (70°F)
Should I visit Rabat or Valletta in the Winter?
Both Valletta and Rabat are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Rabat throughout the year. Plenty of visitors come to Valletta because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In January, Rabat usually receives less rain than Valletta. Rabat gets 81 mm (3.2 in) of rain, while Valletta receives 90 mm (3.5 in) of rain each month for the winter.
Rabat usually receives more sunshine than Valletta during winter. Rabat gets 182 hours of sunny skies, while Valletta receives 159 hours of full sun in the winter.
Rabat is around the same temperature as Valletta in the winter. The daily temperature in Rabat averages around 13°C (56°F) in January, and Valletta fluctuates around 13°C (55°F).
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryRabat 13°C (56°F)Valletta 13°C (55°F)
Should I visit Rabat or Valletta in the Spring?
Both Valletta and Rabat during the spring are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Rabat because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Valletta year-round.
Rabat usually gets more rain in April than Valletta. Rabat gets 62 mm (2.4 in) of rain, while Valletta receives 30 mm (1.2 in) of rain this time of the year.
In Valletta, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Rabat. In the spring, Rabat often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Valletta. Rabat gets 255 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Valletta receives 247 hours of full sun.
In the spring, Rabat is around the same temperature as Valletta. Typically, the spring temperatures in Rabat in April average around 16°C (60°F), and Valletta averages at about 16°C (61°F).
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilRabat 16°C (60°F)Valletta 16°C (61°F)
Typical Weather for Valletta and Rabat
| Rabat | Valletta | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 13°C (56°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) |
| Feb | 14°C (57°F) | 74 mm (2.9 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Mar | 15°C (59°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Apr | 16°C (60°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
| May | 18°C (64°F) | 25 mm (1 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Jun | 20°C (69°F) | 7 mm (0.3 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Jul | 23°C (73°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Aug | 23°C (73°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Sep | 22°C (72°F) | 6 mm (0.2 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
| Oct | 20°C (67°F) | 44 mm (1.7 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
| Nov | 16°C (62°F) | 97 mm (3.8 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) |
| Dec | 14°C (57°F) | 102 mm (4 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
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