Luqa travel guide

Luqa Tourism | Luqa Guide

You're Going to Love Luqa

With a population of 6,076, Luqa is a must-see destination in , Malta. It is the most popular tourist destination in the country. We recommend you stay at least 6 days in order to fully appreciate everything Luqa has to offer.

When to visit Luqa

Luqa in January
Estimated hotel price
£70
1 night at 3-star hotel
Luqa in January
Estimated hotel price
£70
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Luqa in August, when the average temperature is 27 °C, and the highest can go up to 31 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 10 °C, with an average temperature of 13 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in December, when precipitation is around 110 mm. In contrast, May is usually the driest month of the year in Luqa, with an average rainfall of 10 mm.

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How to Get to Luqa

Plane

When flying to Luqa, you’ll arrive at Malta Airport (MLA), which is located 0 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Luqa from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 3h 10m.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Luqa.

Car

Another option to get to Luqa is to pick up a car hire from Valletta, which is about 3 miles from Luqa. You’ll find branches of 1First Car Rental and Alma Car Hire, among others, in Valletta.

Plane

When flying to Luqa, you’ll arrive at Malta Airport (MLA), which is located 0 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Luqa from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 3h 10m.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Luqa.

Car

Another option to get to Luqa is to pick up a car hire from Valletta, which is about 3 miles from Luqa. You’ll find branches of 1First Car Rental and Alma Car Hire, among others, in Valletta.

Airports near Luqa

Airlines serving Luqa

Lufthansa
Good (4,697 reviews)
KLM
Good (844 reviews)
SWISS
Good (955 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,577 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,606 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,274 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (491 reviews)
Air France
Good (980 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,600 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,113 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,958 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,441 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,934 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (225 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (922 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (823 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (834 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (406 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (726 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (973 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Luqa

Most booked hotels in Luqa

The Embassy Valletta Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
£194+
La Falconeria Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£125+
Osborne Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£77+
Pebbles Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£78+
Aparthotel Adagio Malta Central
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£107+
Grand Hotel Excelsior
5 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£151+

Hiring a car in Luqa

Hiring a car in Luqa costs £15 per day, on average, or £93 if you want to hire it for 6 days. SICILY BY CAR , Hertz and U-Save are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to hire a car in Luqa is the SURPRICE CAR RENTAL branch at Malta Airport, which is 0 miles from the city centre.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 1% more expensive than at Luqa Malta Intl.

Expect to pay £1.14 per litre in Luqa (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £13.64 and £18.19. The most frequently booked car type in Luqa is Economy (Ford Fiesta or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Suzuki Celerio or similar) is, on average, 76% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Luqa costs £15 per day, on average, or £93 if you want to hire it for 6 days. SICILY BY CAR , Hertz and U-Save are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to hire a car in Luqa is the SURPRICE CAR RENTAL branch at Malta Airport, which is 0 miles from the city centre.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 1% more expensive than at Luqa Malta Intl.

Expect to pay £1.14 per litre in Luqa (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £13.64 and £18.19. The most frequently booked car type in Luqa is Economy (Ford Fiesta or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Suzuki Celerio or similar) is, on average, 76% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.