Which place is cheaper, Valletta or Tangier?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.
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Should you visit Tangier 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 Tangier 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: Tangier or Valletta?
Tangier
Welcome to the gateway to Africa. Sitting on the coast of the Strait of Gibraltar, Tangier, Morocco has historically served as the meeting point of the Mediterranean and Africa.
After World War II, this city became a destination for eccentric foreigners, artists, spies and hippies. After that, the city was neglected and gained a horrible reputation for the hustlers cheating visitors left and right.
In 1999 Morocco saw the beginning of a new monarch who was more progressive with his vision for tourism. This message lit a fire under Tangier, helping the people see the amazing potential in their great city. They built a new port, a new business district and revamped the airport. The beaches and streets have been cleaned up of trash and hustlers and there's a sudden surge in cultural activities.
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 10-Day Tours in Morocco, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours 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 dayTangier $84Valletta $164
The average daily cost (per person) in Tangier is $84, while the average daily cost in Valletta is $164. 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 Tangier and Valletta in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personTangier $26Valletta $76
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomTangier $52Valletta $152
Compare Hotels in Tangier and Valletta
Looking for a hotel in Tangier 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: Tangier Hotel Prices and Valletta Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Tangier $26Valletta $28
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Tangier
Also for Tangier, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- VIP Private Transfer from Tanger Airport / Port to Hotel Vice Versa: $42
- Transfers from Tangier to chefchaouen "blue city": $71
- Transfers from - to Tangier airport: $30
- Transfers From Tangier To Tetouan: $51
- Transfers From Tangier To Chefchaouen-Asilah-Fes-Casablanca .: $143
- Transfers From Tangier Airport to Asilah: $56
- Transfer from Tangier airport to Tangier: $24
- Transfer from Tangier airport / port to Tetouan : $95
- Transfer from Tangier Airport Port City center or Train Station : $50
- Transfer from Ibn Battuta airport to Tangier center: $46
- Transfer Private from Tangier To Asilah: $63
- Transfer Private From Tangier To Rabat : $166
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Valletta
Also for Valletta, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Temples Tour (Pick-up, Transfer, Tickets & Drop-off Included): $222
- Private Airport Transfer in Malta: $101
- Malta: Half-Day Quad Bike Adventure Tour Including Transfers: $92
- From Malta: Gozo Jeep Tour with Lunch and Hotel Transfers: $89
- Turkish Gullet Cruise to Gozo and Comino with Lunch and Transfers: $89
- From Sliema: Three Bay Cruise with Lunch and Optional Transfers: $78
- Malta Airport Private Transfers: $66
- Private One-way Airport Transfer from Malta Airport to Malta: $61
- Departure Transfer: Malta Island to Malta Airport MLA by Van: $47
- The Three Fortified Cities of Malta Half Day Tour Incl. Boat Trip and Transfers: $47
- Malta Private Airport Transfer - Arrival: $44
- Private Transfer from Malta hotels to Valletta Cruise Port: $42
Is it cheaper to fly into Tangier or Valletta?
Prices for flights to both Valletta and Tangier 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 dayTangier $39Valletta $66
Typical Food Prices in Tangier
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Tangier:
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Fruit & Yogurt$1.88
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Tangier
For Tangier, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Tanger Local Street food tours: $65
- Tangier Food Tour : A Delicious Walking Adventure: $67
- Taste of Morocco Guided Food Tour in Tangier: $71
- Cooking and eating with a local family: $77
- Tangier food tour : $77
- Tangier Private Cooking Class With a Local Family: $79
- Inclusive Beach Camel Ride, Cap Spartel, Hercules & Full Dinner: $79
- Tangier Cooking Class With a Local Family: $81
- Tangier Food Tour: $83
- Taste of Morocco Guided Food Tour in Tangier: $83
- Moroccan 3 in 1 Cooking Experience: $83
- The Food tour of Tangier: $84
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: $60
- Valletta Food Tour - Eat like a local: $60
- Folklore Evening Dinner Show at a Traditional Maltese Restaurant Incl. Transfers: $73
- Fireworks Festival Cruise Including Dinner, Drinks and Transport: $81
- Christmas Tour in Gozo (afternoon) inc. Dinner: $101
- The Valletta Food Tour Experience, a private tour: $150
- Private Valletta Food Tour: $175
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Tangier $22Valletta $31
Tours and Activities in Tangier
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Tangier.
- 3-Hour Private Enchanting Tangier Coastal Adventure: $48
- Full Day Private Chefchaouen Guided Tour: $143
- Highlights of Tangier Half Day Tour Include ride the camel: $125
- Luxury Tangier private Day Tour from Tarifa Spain All inclusive : $299
- Private LuxuryTour of Tangier for 4hours: $83
- Private Tour in Tangier : $80
- Tanger tour cruise ship -up Luxury City Tour: $90
- Tangier Private Tour with Ferry & Lunch from Tarifa : $275
- The Best of Tangier Walking Tour : $208
- 2 Days Luxury Tour to Merzouga Desert from Fez with Small Group: $274
- 2 Days Tour of Tangier & Chefchaouen JC Private Tours: $196
- 2 hours Tangier Sightseeing tour : $61
Tours and Activities in Valletta
For Valletta, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Malta Private Half-Day Tour at Blue Grotto, Mdina and Ħaġar Qim: $168
- 2 hour Private Boat Adventure Tour of Comino and Blue Lagoon: $264
- 3 Cities Tour: $16
- 3 Hours Private Picnic Experience in Malta: $273
- 30-Minute Mdina Experience Audio-Visual Show Ticket (Open Ticket): $6.55
- 4-hr day tour around Malta: $275
- 48-Hour Hop-On Hop-Off Pass Bus + Harbour Cruise: $55
- 90 minutes Harbour Cruise in Valletta - ticket only: $22
- All Inclusive Blue Lagoon & Sunset Quad Tour in Gozo : $116
- All Inclusive Sunset Tuk Tuk Tour in Gozo & Blue Lagoon in Comino: $101
- Best of Mdina and Rabat Walking Tour: $20
- Best of Valletta Walking Tour: $20
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayTangier $12Valletta $19
Sample the Local Flavors in Valletta
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Valletta:
- Malta Pub Crawl: $22
- Brewery Experience with Beer Tasting and Transport: $39
- The Brewery Experience & beer tasting including transport: $40
- Malta: The Three Cities and Wine Tasting Tour: $55
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Tangier and Valletta, we can see that Valletta is more expensive. And not only is Tangier much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Tangier 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 Tangier would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Tangier 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 Tangier.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Tangier Expensive? and Is Valletta Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Tangier or Valletta?
Tangier has a larger population, and is about 100 times larger than the population of Valletta. When comparing the sizes of Tangier 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 Tangier 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 Tangier or Valletta in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Tangier and Valletta. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Tangier year-round. Valletta attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In July, Tangier usually receives less rain than Valletta. Tangier gets 2 mm (0.1 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 Tangier, it's very sunny this time of the year. Tangier usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Valletta during summer. Tangier gets 346 hours of sunny skies, while Valletta receives 365 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Tangier is generally around the same temperature as Valletta. Daily temperatures in Tangier average around 24°C (74°F), and Valletta fluctuates around 26°C (79°F).
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyTangier 24°C (74°F)Valletta 26°C (79°F)
Should I visit Tangier or Valletta in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Tangier as well as Valletta. Tangier attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. The warm climate attracts visitors to Valletta throughout the year.
Tangier usually gets less rain in October than Valletta. Tangier gets 65 mm (2.6 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 Tangier this time of the year. In the autumn, Tangier often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Valletta. Tangier gets 235 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Valletta receives 221 hours of full sun.
Tangier is around the same temperature as Valletta in the autumn. The daily temperature in Tangier averages around 20°C (68°F) in October, and Valletta fluctuates around 21°C (70°F).
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberTangier 20°C (68°F)Valletta 21°C (70°F)
Should I visit Tangier or Valletta in the Winter?
Both Valletta and Tangier are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Tangier throughout the year. Plenty of visitors come to Valletta because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
It's quite rainy in Tangier. In January, Tangier usually receives more rain than Valletta. Tangier gets 104 mm (4.1 in) of rain, while Valletta receives 90 mm (3.5 in) of rain each month for the winter.
Tangier usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Valletta during winter. Tangier gets 169 hours of sunny skies, while Valletta receives 159 hours of full sun in the winter.
In the winter, Tangier is around the same temperature as Valletta. Typically, the winter temperatures in Tangier in January average around 13°C (55°F), and Valletta averages at about 13°C (55°F).
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryTangier 13°C (55°F)Valletta 13°C (55°F)
Should I visit Tangier or Valletta in the Spring?
Both Valletta and Tangier during the spring are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Tangier because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Valletta year-round.
Tangier usually gets more rain in April than Valletta. Tangier 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 Tangier. In the spring, Tangier often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Valletta. Tangier gets 251 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Valletta receives 247 hours of full sun.
In April, Tangier is generally around the same temperature as Valletta. Daily temperatures in Tangier average around 15°C (60°F), and Valletta fluctuates around 16°C (61°F).
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilTangier 15°C (60°F)Valletta 16°C (61°F)
Typical Weather for Valletta and Tangier
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 13°C (55°F) | 104 mm (4.1 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) |
| Feb | 13°C (56°F) | 99 mm (3.9 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Mar | 14°C (57°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Apr | 15°C (60°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
| May | 18°C (64°F) | 37 mm (1.5 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Jun | 21°C (69°F) | 14 mm (0.6 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Jul | 24°C (74°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Aug | 24°C (75°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Sep | 23°C (73°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
| Oct | 20°C (68°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
| Nov | 16°C (61°F) | 135 mm (5.3 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) |
| Dec | 13°C (56°F) | 129 mm (5.1 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
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