Which place is cheaper, Lastres 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 Lastres?
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 Lastres 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 Lastres?
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.
Lastres
A city by the sea, Lastres (or Llastres) started out as a small fishing and whaling village accessible only by a dangerous path over cliffs. Today, it is still known as the "beautiful village of Asturias," with breathtaking views of the sea, streets full of historic charm, and a grand chain of mountains just inland. It is the perfect little getaway for someone wanting to bask in the beauty of nature with all the comforts of civilization at hand.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Historical Tours in Malta, The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in Malta, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Spain, and The Best 2-Week Tours in Spain.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayValletta €140Lastres €163
The average daily cost (per person) in Valletta is €140, while the average daily cost in Lastres is €163. 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 Lastres in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personValletta €65Lastres €77
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomValletta €130Lastres €154
Compare Hotels in Valletta and Lastres
Looking for a hotel in Valletta or Lastres? 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.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Valletta €24Lastres €19
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Valletta
Also for Valletta, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Malta Airport Private Transfers: $66
- Airport Transfers (Private): $54
- Departure Transfer: Malta Island to Malta Airport MLA by Van: $47
- From Malta: Gozo Jeep Tour with Lunch and Hotel Transfers: $96
- From Sliema: Three Bay Cruise with Lunch and Optional Transfers: $78
- Malta Airport Transfers : $60
- Malta Intl Airport (MLA) to Valletta Cruise Port - Round-Trip Private Transfer : $28
- Malta Private Airport Transfer - Arrival: $44
- Malta: Half-Day Quad Bike Adventure Tour Including Transfers: $93
- Private Airport Transfer in Malta: $101
- Private One-way Airport Transfer from Malta Airport to Malta: $61
- Private Transfer from Malta hotels to Valletta Cruise Port: $42
Is it cheaper to fly into Valletta or Lastres?
Prices for flights to both Lastres 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 €56Lastres €71
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
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Valletta €27Lastres €20
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
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayValletta €16Lastres €18
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 Valletta and Lastres, we can see that Lastres is more expensive. And not only is Valletta much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Valletta would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Valletta 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 Lastres would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Lastres than you might in Valletta.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Valletta Expensive? and Is Lastres Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Valletta or Lastres?
Lastres 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 Lastres in the Summer?
Both Lastres and Valletta during the summer are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Valletta because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In July, Valletta is generally a little warmer than Lastres. Daily temperatures in Valletta average around 26°C (79°F), and Lastres fluctuates around 19°C (66°F).
In Lastres, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Valletta. In the summer, Valletta often gets more sunshine than Lastres. Valletta gets 365 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Lastres receives 203 hours of full sun.
Valletta usually gets less rain in July than Lastres. Valletta gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Lastres receives 38 mm (1.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyValletta 26°C (79°F)Lastres 19°C (66°F)
Should I visit Valletta or Lastres in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Valletta and Lastres. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Valletta year-round.
Valletta is a little warmer than Lastres in the autumn. The daily temperature in Valletta averages around 21°C (70°F) in October, and Lastres fluctuates around 16°C (60°F).
In Valletta, it's very sunny this time of the year. Valletta usually receives more sunshine than Lastres during autumn. Valletta gets 221 hours of sunny skies, while Lastres receives 138 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Valletta usually receives less rain than Lastres. Valletta gets 80 mm (3.1 in) of rain, while Lastres receives 94 mm (3.7 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberValletta 21°C (70°F)Lastres 16°C (60°F)
Should I visit Valletta or Lastres in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Valletta as well as Lastres. Valletta attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In the winter, Valletta is a little warmer than Lastres. Typically, the winter temperatures in Valletta in January average around 13°C (55°F), and Lastres averages at about 9°C (49°F).
In the winter, Valletta often gets more sunshine than Lastres. Valletta gets 159 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Lastres receives 95 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Lastres. Valletta usually gets less rain in January than Lastres. Valletta gets 90 mm (3.5 in) of rain, while Lastres receives 100 mm (3.9 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryValletta 13°C (55°F)Lastres 9°C (49°F)
Should I visit Valletta or Lastres in the Spring?
Both Lastres and Valletta are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Valletta throughout the year.
In April, Valletta is generally a little warmer than Lastres. Daily temperatures in Valletta average around 16°C (61°F), and Lastres fluctuates around 12°C (53°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Valletta. Valletta usually receives more sunshine than Lastres during spring. Valletta gets 247 hours of sunny skies, while Lastres receives 143 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Valletta usually receives less rain than Lastres. Valletta gets 30 mm (1.2 in) of rain, while Lastres receives 92 mm (3.6 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilValletta 16°C (61°F)Lastres 12°C (53°F)
Typical Weather for Lastres and Valletta
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 13°C (55°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) | 9°C (49°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) |
| Feb | 13°C (55°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 89 mm (3.5 in) |
| Mar | 14°C (57°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 10°C (51°F) | 79 mm (3.1 in) |
| Apr | 16°C (61°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 12°C (53°F) | 92 mm (3.6 in) |
| May | 19°C (66°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 77 mm (3 in) |
| Jun | 23°C (73°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 17°C (62°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) |
| Jul | 26°C (79°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) |
| Aug | 27°C (81°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 19°C (67°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) |
| Sep | 24°C (75°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) |
| Oct | 21°C (70°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) | 16°C (60°F) | 94 mm (3.7 in) |
| Nov | 17°C (63°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) | 12°C (53°F) | 125 mm (4.9 in) |
| Dec | 14°C (57°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 103 mm (4.1 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.