Which place is cheaper, A Coruna or Valletta?
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 Valletta or A Coruna?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Valletta and A Coruna 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: Valletta or A Coruna?
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.
A Coruna
A Coruna is a busy port city located on a promontory of Spain's Galicia region. It is the capital city of a province of the same name, exhibiting a mix of the old and new from an ancient Roman lighthouse to modern apartments known for their glass balconies. Some of the highlights include the variety of architecture both age-old and modern, the old town, several museums, the harbor, and beaches.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Historical Tours in Malta, The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in Malta, The Best 10-Day Tours in Spain, and The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Spain.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayValletta €140A Coruna €109
The average daily cost (per person) in Valletta is €140, while the average daily cost in A Coruna is €109. 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 Valletta and A Coruna in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personValletta €65A Coruna €51
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomValletta €130A Coruna €102
Compare Hotels in Valletta and A Coruna
Looking for a hotel in Valletta or A Coruna? 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: Valletta Hotel Prices and A Coruna Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Valletta €24A Coruna €13
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Valletta
Also for Valletta, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Valletta Cruise Port to Malta Intl Airport (MLA) - Departure Private Transfer : $14
- Turkish Gullet Cruise to Gozo and Comino with Lunch and Transfers: $89
- The Three Fortified Cities of Malta Half Day Tour Incl. Boat Trip and Transfers: $47
- Temples Tour (Pick-up, Transfer, Tickets & Drop-off Included): $222
- Sedan Arrival Transfer from Malta Airport MLA to Malta City: $41
- Private Transfer from Valletta Cruise Port to Malta Airport (MLA): $14
- Private Transfer from Malta hotels to Valletta Cruise Port: $42
- Private One-way Airport Transfer from Malta Airport to Malta: $61
- Private Airport Transfer in Malta: $101
- Malta: Half-Day Quad Bike Adventure Tour Including Transfers: $92
- Malta Private Airport Transfer - Arrival: $44
- Malta Intl Airport (MLA) to Valletta Cruise Port - Round-Trip Private Transfer : $28
Hired Cars and Shuttles in A Coruna
Also for A Coruna, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Transfer from Coruna Airport to Ferrol: $143
- Private Transfer from La Coruna Port to Santiago city hotels: $157
Is it cheaper to fly into Valletta or A Coruna?
Prices for flights to both A Coruna and Valletta 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 dayValletta €56A Coruna €49
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
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in A Coruna
For A Coruna, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Food Market Shopping and Cooking Workshop in A Coruña: $117
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Valletta €27A Coruna €9.72
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
Typical Entertainment Prices in A Coruna
Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for A Coruna's activities, tours, and tickets:
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Tower of Hercules€3.00
Tours and Activities in A Coruna
For A Coruna, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- 2 Hours Private Walking Tour in Lugo: $90
- A Coruña Private Walking Tour : $90
- A Coruña Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $10
- Cathedrals Beach and Lugo Tour from A Coruña: $78
- Discover Coruña 60 Minute Private Tour in Tuk tuk: $179
- Discover La Coruña: Exclusive Cruise Tour from Coruña: $59
- E-bike Tour La Coruña: $71
- E-bike Tour with Galicia flavor: $149
- EN Small Group Historic POR Coruña Walking Tour: $32
- Excursion to Santiago de Compostela for cruises from Coruña: $82
- Full-Day Excursion to Santiago from A Coruña for Cruisers Only: $82
- Guided Tour Lugo: $30
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayValletta €16A Coruna €13
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 Valletta and A Coruna, we can see that Valletta is more expensive. And not only is A Coruna much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to A Coruna would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in A Coruna 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 A Coruna.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Valletta Expensive? and Is A Coruna Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Valletta or A Coruna?
A Coruna has a larger population, and is about 40 times larger than the population of Valletta. When comparing the sizes of Valletta and A Coruna, 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 Valletta or A Coruna?
A Coruna 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 Valletta or A Coruna in the Summer?
Both A Coruna and Valletta are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Valletta throughout the year.
In the summer, Valletta is a little warmer than A Coruna. Typically, the summer temperatures in Valletta in July average around 26°C (79°F), and A Coruna averages at about 19°C (66°F).
It's quite sunny in A Coruna. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Valletta. Valletta usually receives more sunshine than A Coruna during summer. Valletta gets 365 hours of sunny skies, while A Coruna receives 248 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Valletta usually receives less rain than A Coruna. Valletta gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while A Coruna receives 25 mm (1 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyValletta 26°C (79°F)A Coruna 19°C (66°F)
Should I visit Valletta or A Coruna in the Autumn?
Both A Coruna and Valletta during the autumn are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Valletta because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In October, Valletta is generally a little warmer than A Coruna. Daily temperatures in Valletta average around 21°C (70°F), and A Coruna fluctuates around 16°C (61°F).
It's quite sunny in Valletta. In the autumn, Valletta often gets more sunshine than A Coruna. Valletta gets 221 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while A Coruna receives 155 hours of full sun.
A Coruna gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Valletta usually gets less rain in October than A Coruna. Valletta gets 80 mm (3.1 in) of rain, while A Coruna receives 104 mm (4.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberValletta 21°C (70°F)A Coruna 16°C (61°F)
Should I visit Valletta or A Coruna in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Valletta and A Coruna. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Valletta year-round.
Valletta is a little warmer than A Coruna in the winter. The daily temperature in Valletta averages around 13°C (55°F) in January, and A Coruna fluctuates around 11°C (51°F).
Valletta usually receives more sunshine than A Coruna during winter. Valletta gets 159 hours of sunny skies, while A Coruna receives 103 hours of full sun in the winter.
A Coruna receives a lot of rain in the winter. In January, Valletta usually receives less rain than A Coruna. Valletta gets 90 mm (3.5 in) of rain, while A Coruna receives 131 mm (5.2 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryValletta 13°C (55°F)A Coruna 11°C (51°F)
Should I visit Valletta or A Coruna in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Valletta as well as A Coruna. Valletta attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In the spring, Valletta is a little warmer than A Coruna. Typically, the spring temperatures in Valletta in April average around 16°C (61°F), and A Coruna averages at about 13°C (55°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Valletta this time of the year. In the spring, Valletta often gets more sunshine than A Coruna. Valletta gets 247 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while A Coruna receives 167 hours of full sun.
Valletta usually gets less rain in April than A Coruna. Valletta gets 30 mm (1.2 in) of rain, while A Coruna receives 83 mm (3.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilValletta 16°C (61°F)A Coruna 13°C (55°F)
Typical Weather for A Coruna and Valletta
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 13°C (55°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 131 mm (5.2 in) |
| Feb | 13°C (55°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 104 mm (4.1 in) |
| Mar | 14°C (57°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 12°C (53°F) | 86 mm (3.4 in) |
| Apr | 16°C (61°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 83 mm (3.3 in) |
| May | 19°C (66°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 15°C (58°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) |
| Jun | 23°C (73°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 17°C (62°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) |
| Jul | 26°C (79°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 25 mm (1 in) |
| Aug | 27°C (81°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 19°C (67°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) |
| Sep | 24°C (75°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 19°C (65°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) |
| Oct | 21°C (70°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 104 mm (4.1 in) |
| Nov | 17°C (63°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 116 mm (4.6 in) |
| Dec | 14°C (57°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 128 mm (5 in) |
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