Which place is cheaper, Valletta or Varna?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
Jump to 
Should you visit Varna 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 Varna 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: Varna or Valletta?
Varna
Varna is a coastal city on the Black Sea. It's the third largest city in Bulgaria and many people consider it the summer capital of the country. It's a major tourist destination and it can make for a relaxing escape at the beach if you're in Bulgaria during the summer. It is the only city in Bulgaria that cruises visit, and as such, it's tourist infrastructure has grown. In addition to being a tourist destination, Varna is also a business and university center, seaport, and the headquarters of the Bulgarian Navy and merchant marine.
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 Bulgaria, Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Bulgaria, The Best Historical Tours in Malta, and The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in Malta.
-
Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayVarna $65Valletta $124
The average daily cost (per person) in Varna is $65, 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 Varna and Valletta in more detail.
Accommodation
-
Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personVarna $35Valletta $70
-
Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomVarna $70Valletta $140
Compare Hotels in Varna and Valletta
Looking for a hotel in Varna 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.
Kayak helps you find the best prices for hotels, flights, and rental cars for destinations around the world. Compare prices for multiple destinations when planning your next trip.
Our Analysis
We've analyzed the average and typical hotel prices based on guest reviews, star ratings, and hotel amenities here: Varna Hotel Prices and Valletta Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
-
Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Varna $9.33Valletta $25
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Varna
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Varna:
- Varna to Bucharest - Private Transfer: $644
- Varna Airport - Ravda | Airport Transfer,Taxi, Bus, Van Service | Book Now: $136
- Varna Airport - Nessebar | Airport Transfer,Taxi, Bus, Van Service | Book Now: $131
- Private Transfer from Varna to Burgas (BOJ) Airport: $128
- Private Transfer from Varna Airport (VAR) to Burgas Cruise Port: $65
- Private Transfer from Varna (VAR) Airport to Varna City: $22
- Private Transfer from Varna (VAR) Airport to Sveti Vlas: $109
- Private Transfer from Varna (VAR) Airport to Sunny Beach: $219
- Private Transfer from Varna (VAR) Airport to Sozopol: $155
- Private Transfer from Varna (VAR) Airport to Saints Constantine and Helena: $25
- Private Transfer from Varna (VAR) Airport to Pomorie: $118
- Private Transfer from Varna (VAR) Airport to Obzor: $71
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 Varna or Valletta?
Prices for flights to both Valletta and Varna 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
-
Food Meals for one dayVarna $23Valletta $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
-
Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Varna $8.55Valletta $29
Tours and Activities in Varna
Here are a few actual costs in Varna for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Action Aqua Park Entrance Ticket: $25
- Audio Guide for All Varna Sights, Attractions or Experiences: $15
- Bulgaria Day Bike & E-bike Tours - country & sea: $63
- E-Motorcycle Tour in Old Rock Monastery and Old Roman Fortress : $114
- From Hiking and Climbing Day Tour: $74
- From Rock Sanctuaries Hiking Tour: $74
- Full-Day Private Sightseeing Tour to the North of Varna: $206
- Full-Day Private Sightseeing Tour to the South of Varna: $206
- Full-Day Small-Group Tour of Bulgaria by Minivan with Lunch: $87
- GPS & Video guided Tour to The North Coast Of The Black Sea: $183
- Guided Nessebar Sightseeing Tour with Pick Up: $108
- Half Day Private Bicycle Tour in Varna: $29
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
-
Alcohol Drinks for one dayVarna $8.52Valletta $17
Sample the Local Flavors in Varna
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Varna:
- Private Exploration: French Influence in Varna + Walking + Wine tasting tour: $53
- Bulgarian Wine Tasting & Art Gallery Experience in Varna: $53
- Varna Exquisite Wine Tasting: $64
- Private Varna Gourmet Tour with Superb Wine Tasting: $64
- The Ultimate Private Varna Walking, Culture & Wine Tasting Tour: $75
- E-bike & Wine Tour to the Bulgarian Coast: $104
- Varna Gourmet Tour including Wine Tasting: $127
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 Varna and Valletta, we can see that Valletta is more expensive. And not only is Varna much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Varna would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Varna 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 Varna.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Varna Expensive? and Is Valletta Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Varna or Valletta?
Varna has a larger population, and is about 50 times larger than the population of Valletta. When comparing the sizes of Varna 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 Varna or Valletta?
Varna 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 Varna or Valletta in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Varna as well as Valletta. The warm climate attracts visitors to Valletta throughout the year.
Varna is cooler than Valletta in the summer. The daily temperature in Varna averages around 23°C (73°F) in July, 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 Varna this time of the year. In the summer, Varna often gets less sunshine than Valletta. Varna gets 268 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Valletta receives 365 hours of full sun.
Varna usually gets more rain in July than Valletta. Varna gets 37 mm (1.5 in) of rain, while Valletta receives 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
-
Summer Average Temperatures JulyVarna 23°C (73°F)Valletta 26°C (79°F)
Should I visit Varna or Valletta in the Autumn?
Both Valletta and Varna 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.
In the autumn, Varna is cooler than Valletta. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Varna in October average around 14°C (57°F), and Valletta averages at about 21°C (70°F).
It's quite sunny in Valletta. Varna usually receives less sunshine than Valletta during autumn. Varna gets 161 hours of sunny skies, while Valletta receives 221 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Varna usually receives less rain than Valletta. Varna gets 36 mm (1.4 in) of rain, while Valletta receives 80 mm (3.1 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
-
Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberVarna 14°C (57°F)Valletta 21°C (70°F)
Should I visit Varna or Valletta in the Winter?
Both Valletta and Varna during the winter are popular places to visit. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Valletta year-round.
Be prepared for some very cold days in Varna. In January, Varna is generally much colder than Valletta. Daily temperatures in Varna average around 3°C (37°F), and Valletta fluctuates around 13°C (55°F).
In the winter, Varna often gets less sunshine than Valletta. Varna gets 83 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Valletta receives 159 hours of full sun.
Varna usually gets less rain in January than Valletta. Varna gets 38 mm (1.5 in) of rain, while Valletta receives 90 mm (3.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
-
Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryVarna 3°C (37°F)Valletta 13°C (55°F)
Should I visit Varna or Valletta in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Varna and Valletta. Valletta attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Varna is cooler than Valletta in the spring. The daily temperature in Varna averages around 11°C (52°F) in April, and Valletta fluctuates around 16°C (61°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Valletta this time of the year. Varna usually receives less sunshine than Valletta during spring. Varna gets 156 hours of sunny skies, while Valletta receives 247 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Varna usually receives more rain than Valletta. Varna gets 44 mm (1.7 in) of rain, while Valletta receives 30 mm (1.2 in) of rain each month for the spring.
-
Spring Average Temperatures AprilVarna 11°C (52°F)Valletta 16°C (61°F)
Typical Weather for Valletta and Varna
| Varna | Valletta | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 3°C (37°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) |
| Feb | 3°C (37°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Mar | 6°C (43°F) | 34 mm (1.3 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Apr | 11°C (52°F) | 44 mm (1.7 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
| May | 16°C (61°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Jun | 21°C (70°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Jul | 23°C (73°F) | 37 mm (1.5 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Aug | 23°C (73°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Sep | 19°C (66°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
| Oct | 14°C (57°F) | 36 mm (1.4 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
| Nov | 9°C (48°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) |
| Dec | 5°C (41°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
Budget Your Trip is all about finding out how much everything costs so that you can travel cheaper and longer. Created by avid travelers Laurie and Bryan, our goal is to help you plan your next trip on the right budget. With average daily travel costs that are calculated from the budgets of real travelers, plus an analysis of hotel and tour prices, you can find out how much money you need to plan your next adventure. We also have plenty of travel advice, accommodation reviews, and activity suggestions.