Comparison · Rhodes vs Valletta · Greece / Malta
Rhodes vs Valletta
Two great trips, different strengths. Here is how they compare on the things that decide it.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Thomas Berwing, CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answer
Choose Rhodes for Medieval Old Town, Knights of St John and free sights; choose Valletta for St John's Co-Cathedral, Caravaggio and a short break. Day-to-day costs are similar, and the two are about 1,230 km apart.
Key facts
- Distance apart
- 1,230 km
- Less expensive
- About the same
- Best time for Rhodes
- May–June and September–October
- Best time for Valletta
- April–June and September–October
Side by side
| Rhodes | Valletta | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Greece | Malta |
| Known for | Medieval Old Town, Knights of St John and Lindos Acropolis | St John's Co-Cathedral, Caravaggio and Grand Harbour |
| Best time to visit | May–June and September–October | April–June and September–October |
| Ideal stay | 7 days | 4 days |
| Mid-range budget per day | $130–$250 | $130–$230 |
| Cost level | Moderately priced | Moderately priced |
| Warmest month | August, 32°C (90°F) | August, 32°C (90°F) |
| Coldest month | January, 15°C (59°F) | January, 16°C (61°F) |
| Free sights in our guide | 7 | 4 |
| Day trips in our guide | 5 | 6 |
| Beaches | Elli Beach | Golden Bay |
| Airports | RHO | MLA |
Which one is right for you?
Choose Rhodes for…
Medieval Old Town, Knights of St John and free sights. Rhodes is the largest of the Dodecanese islands, about 80 km long and closer to the Turkish coast than to Athens. At its northern tip, Rhodes Town wraps around the walled medieval Old Town built by the Knights of St John, with the Palace of the Grand Master…
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Choose Valletta for…
St John's Co-Cathedral, Caravaggio and a short break. Valletta was built by the Knights of St John after the Great Siege of 1565 on a narrow peninsula between the Grand Harbour and Marsamxett Harbour. Its grid of steep limestone streets, about 1 km long and 600 metres wide, holds St John's Co-Cathedral with two…
Top sights compared
| # | Rhodes | Valletta |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Palace of the Grand Master | St John's Co-Cathedral |
| 2 | Street of the Knights | Upper Barrakka Gardens and Saluting Battery |
| 3 | Old Town walls and moat | Grandmaster's Palace |
| 4 | Archaeological Museum of Rhodes | Fort St Elmo and National War Museum |
| 5 | Acropolis of Lindos | Lower Barrakka Gardens and Siege Bell |
Food compared
| Rhodes | Valletta |
|---|---|
| Pitaroudia | Pastizzi |
| Symi shrimp | Ħobż biż-żejt |
| Melekouni | Ftira |
| Souma | Rabbit stew |
Which is cheaper?
Rhodes and Valletta cost about the same: a mid-range day is roughly $130–$250 in Rhodes and $130–$230 in Valletta (AMZBooking estimates, excluding flights). Valletta on a budget.
Can you visit both?
They are about 1,230 km apart, so combining them means a flight. With 12 days or more it works; otherwise pick one.
Questions travellers ask
+Is Rhodes or Valletta cheaper?
Neither is clearly cheaper: a mid-range day costs about $130–$250 in Rhodes and $130–$230 in Valletta (estimates).
+Is Rhodes or Valletta better for a first trip?
Pick Rhodes for Medieval Old Town, Knights of St John and free sights, or Valletta for St John's Co-Cathedral, Caravaggio and a short break.
+How far is Rhodes from Valletta?
About 1,230 km in a straight line.