A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Belgrade vs. Valletta for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Belgrade 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 Belgrade 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: Belgrade or Valletta?

Belgrade

Belgrade is the capital city of the Republic of Serbia. Dating back to the 4th Century BC, is has seen many changes from Celtic tribes at its earliest beginnings to Roman rule, the Ottoman Empire, and Serbian independence. Relics of its past can be seen today in Belgrade's architecture and museums, while there are also a host of contemporary activities like nightlife, clubs, cafes, and concerts.

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 Budget Tours to Serbia, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Belgrade, The Best Historical Tours in Malta, and The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in Malta.


Which place is cheaper, Valletta or Belgrade?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.

  • Belgrade Prices
    Serbia Prices
    Valletta Prices
    Malta Prices
  • Average Daily Cost Per person, per day
    Belgrade $56
    Valletta $164

The average daily cost (per person) in Belgrade is $56, 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 Belgrade and Valletta in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Belgrade $33
    Valletta $76
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Belgrade $66
    Valletta $152
Compare Hotels in Belgrade and Valletta

Looking for a hotel in Belgrade 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.

Hotels in Belgrade


Hotels in Valletta


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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: Belgrade Hotel Prices and Valletta Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Belgrade $6.11
    Valletta $28

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Belgrade

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Belgrade:

  • Serbia:Private Transfer from Belgrade to Kopaonik: $303
  • Serbia: Shared Transfer from Belgrade to Kopaonik(Chinese): $232
  • Serbia: From Belgrade Airport to Belgrade One-way Transfer: $54
  • Private transfer from Belgrade or Belgrade Airport to Novi Sad: $184
  • Private transfer from Belgrade Airport: $60
  • Private Transfer: Belgrade to Novi Sad and back: $167
  • Private Transfer from Belgrade Airport (BEG) to Vršac: $257
  • Private Transfer from Belgrade Airport (BEG) to Sremski Karlovci: $171
  • Private Transfer from Belgrade Airport (BEG) to Šabac: $194
  • Private Transfer : $107
  • Private Day Trip/Transfer Tour from Belgrade to Timisoara: $212
  • Private Airport Transfer from Belgrade to Novi Sad: $149

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Valletta

Also for Valletta, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:

  • Private one-way Airport Transfer From St Julians to Malta Airport: $12
  • Private Transfer from Valletta Cruise Port to Malta Airport (MLA): $14
  • Valletta Cruise Port to Malta Intl Airport (MLA) - Departure Private Transfer : $14
  • Malta Intl Airport (MLA) to Valletta Cruise Port - Round-Trip Private Transfer : $28
  • Sedan Arrival Transfer from Malta Airport MLA to Malta City: $41
  • Private Transfer from Malta hotels to Valletta Cruise Port: $42
  • Malta Private Airport Transfer - Arrival: $44
  • The Three Fortified Cities of Malta Half Day Tour Incl. Boat Trip and Transfers: $47
  • Departure Transfer: Malta Island to Malta Airport MLA by Van: $47
  • Airport Transfers (Private): $54
  • Malta Airport Transfers : $60
  • Private One-way Airport Transfer from Malta Airport to Malta: $61

Is it cheaper to fly into Belgrade or Valletta?

Prices for flights to both Valletta and Belgrade 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 day
    Belgrade $18
    Valletta $66

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Belgrade

Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Belgrade.

  • E-Scooter Serbian Food Tour: $82
  • E-Scooter Serbian Food Tour: $83
  • Private Serbian Food Cooking Experience in Belgrade with Meal: $83
  • Private Walking and Food Tour in Belgrade: $113

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: $102
  • The Valletta Food Tour Experience, a private tour: $150
  • Private Valletta Food Tour: $175

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Belgrade $4.92
    Valletta $31

Tours and Activities in Belgrade

Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Belgrade are as follows:

  • Magic Christmas tour in Novi Sad: $218
  • 1h Private photo sessions tour in Belgrade: $176
  • 2000 years of walking tour across the Old City: $34
  • 3 Hour Private Walking Tour in Novi Sad City: $60
  • 4h Private photo sessions tour in Belgrade: $211
  • Ada Lake Tour: $48
  • Avala Mountain Private Tour: $79
  • Avala Mountain Tour: $99
  • Belgrade : Must-See Attractions Private Walking Tour: $34
  • Belgrade : Old Town Walking Tour With A Guide: $32
  • Belgrade Above the Waters: History Walking Tour of the City: $76
  • Belgrade Big Tour: Top Attractions and Belgrade Neighborhoods: $71

Tours and Activities in Valletta

For Valletta, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:

  • Reliving The Sacra Infermeria Augmented Reality Tour: $6.55
  • 30-Minute Mdina Experience Audio-Visual Show Ticket (Open Ticket): $6.55
  • The Knights of Malta Museum Entry Ticket: $7.10
  • City Nobles App Tour + Optional Malta 5D Show Ticket: $7.64
  • Valletta Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self-Guided Tour: $9.55
  • Valletta City Self-guided Audio Tour on Your Phone: $11
  • Entry Ticket for The Limestone Heritage Park and Gardens : $11
  • Malta 5D Audio-Visual Show Ticket: $12
  • Malta: Ultimate Kayak Adventure: $16
  • 3 Cities Tour: $16
  • Best of Mdina and Rabat Walking Tour: $20
  • Medieval Mdina and Charming Rabat Tour: $20

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Belgrade $23
    Valletta $19

Sample the Local Flavors in Belgrade

Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Belgrade:

  • Guided Nightlife Pub Crawl: $26
  • Columbo Pub Crawl Belgrade: $48
  • RePlay Pub Crawl in Belgrade: $57
  • Natural wine tasting with great views: $71
  • Private Wine Tasting by Party in Belgrade: $77
  • Belgrade Buzzin Pub Crawl: $83
  • Novisad Nightlife Pub Crawl Tour: $83
  • Golubac Fortress w/Iron Gate Speed Boat & Rakija Distillery tour: $89
  • Belgrade Local Serbian Wine Tasting Tour: $94
  • Novi Sad and Sremski Karlovci Wine Tour From Belgrade: $101
  • Pearl of North Serbia, trip to Novi Sad and Sremski Karlovci with wine tasting: $106
  • Novi Sad and Fruska Gora with Wine Tasting in Sremski Karlovci: $113

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
  • Malta: The Three Cities and Wine Tasting Tour: $55


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Belgrade and Valletta, we can see that Valletta is more expensive. And not only is Belgrade much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Belgrade would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Belgrade 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 Belgrade.

If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Belgrade Expensive? and Is Valletta Expensive?.


Which is Bigger, Belgrade or Valletta?

Belgrade has a larger population, and is about 190 times larger than the population of Valletta. When comparing the sizes of Belgrade 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 Belgrade or Valletta?

Belgrade 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 Belgrade or Valletta in the Summer?

Both Valletta and Belgrade during the summer are popular places to visit. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Valletta year-round.

Belgrade is cooler than Valletta in the summer. The daily temperature in Belgrade averages around 23°C (73°F) in July, and Valletta fluctuates around 26°C (79°F).

In Valletta, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Belgrade. In the summer, Belgrade often gets less sunshine than Valletta. Belgrade gets 285 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Valletta receives 365 hours of full sun.

Belgrade usually gets more rain in July than Valletta. Belgrade gets 66 mm (2.6 in) of rain, while Valletta receives 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Summer Average Temperatures July
    Belgrade 23°C (73°F) 
    Valletta 26°C (79°F)

Should I visit Belgrade or Valletta in the Autumn?

The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Belgrade and Valletta. Valletta attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.

In the autumn, Belgrade is cooler than Valletta. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Belgrade in October average around 14°C (57°F), and Valletta averages at about 21°C (70°F).

People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Valletta this time of the year. Belgrade usually receives less sunshine than Valletta during autumn. Belgrade gets 168 hours of sunny skies, while Valletta receives 221 hours of full sun in the autumn.

In October, Belgrade usually receives less rain than Valletta. Belgrade gets 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain, while Valletta receives 80 mm (3.1 in) of rain each month for the autumn.


  • Autumn Average Temperatures October
    Belgrade 14°C (57°F) 
    Valletta 21°C (70°F)

Should I visit Belgrade or Valletta in the Winter?

The winter brings many poeple to Belgrade as well as Valletta. The warm climate attracts visitors to Valletta throughout the year.

Be prepared for some very cold days in Belgrade. In January, Belgrade is generally much colder than Valletta. Daily temperatures in Belgrade average around 2°C (35°F), and Valletta fluctuates around 13°C (55°F).

In the winter, Belgrade often gets less sunshine than Valletta. Belgrade gets 71 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Valletta receives 159 hours of full sun.

Belgrade usually gets less rain in January than Valletta. Belgrade gets 49 mm (1.9 in) of rain, while Valletta receives 90 mm (3.5 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Winter Average Temperatures January
    Belgrade 2°C (35°F) 
    Valletta 13°C (55°F)

Should I visit Belgrade or Valletta in the Spring?

Both Valletta and Belgrade are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. Plenty of visitors come to Valletta because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.

Belgrade is cooler than Valletta in the spring. The daily temperature in Belgrade averages around 14°C (56°F) in April, and Valletta fluctuates around 16°C (61°F).

It's quite sunny in Valletta. Belgrade usually receives less sunshine than Valletta during spring. Belgrade gets 178 hours of sunny skies, while Valletta receives 247 hours of full sun in the spring.

In April, Belgrade usually receives more rain than Valletta. Belgrade gets 59 mm (2.3 in) of rain, while Valletta receives 30 mm (1.2 in) of rain each month for the spring.


  • Spring Average Temperatures April
    Belgrade 14°C (56°F) 
    Valletta 16°C (61°F)

Typical Weather for Valletta and Belgrade

Belgrade Valletta
Temp (°C) Rain (mm) Temp (°C) Rain (mm)
Jan 2°C (35°F) 49 mm (1.9 in) 13°C (55°F) 90 mm (3.5 in)
Feb 4°C (39°F) 44 mm (1.7 in) 13°C (55°F) 60 mm (2.4 in)
Mar 9°C (47°F) 50 mm (2 in) 14°C (57°F) 40 mm (1.6 in)
Apr 14°C (56°F) 59 mm (2.3 in) 16°C (61°F) 30 mm (1.2 in)
May 18°C (65°F) 71 mm (2.8 in) 19°C (66°F) 10 mm (0.4 in)
Jun 21°C (70°F) 90 mm (3.5 in) 23°C (73°F) 10 mm (0.4 in)
Jul 23°C (73°F) 66 mm (2.6 in) 26°C (79°F) 10 mm (0.4 in)
Aug 23°C (73°F) 52 mm (2 in) 27°C (81°F) 10 mm (0.4 in)
Sep 19°C (67°F) 51 mm (2 in) 24°C (75°F) 30 mm (1.2 in)
Oct 14°C (57°F) 40 mm (1.6 in) 21°C (70°F) 80 mm (3.1 in)
Nov 8°C (47°F) 54 mm (2.1 in) 17°C (63°F) 90 mm (3.5 in)
Dec 3°C (38°F) 58 mm (2.3 in) 14°C (57°F) 110 mm (4.3 in)