Is Cyprus or Malta cheaper?

They sit in a similar bracket — roughly $35–130/day in Cyprus, $35–130/day in Malta.

When is the best time to visit Cyprus vs Malta?

Cyprus is at its best in April–June, September, October; Malta peaks in April, May, October.

Is Cyprus or Malta better in August?

Cyprus is the better of the two in August. Cyprus has the edge in June, July, August, September, and both are at their best in April, May, October.

How long do you need in Cyprus vs Malta?

Plan 1–1 weeks for Cyprus and 1–1 for Malta.

Should I choose Cyprus or Malta?

Pick Cyprus if you want somewhere stronger for beach. Pick Malta if you want somewhere stronger for history, more urban / city-focused. Both deliver on food, culture, so on those either works.

Cyprus vs Malta

Two strong destinations, different in important ways. Here's the side-by-side, then a verdict on which suits which traveler.

Southern Europe

Cyprus

Dependable Mediterranean warmth, ancient mosaics, and cool mountain wine villages on one easy island.

Best time to visit

January: fine
February: fine
March: fine
April: peak
May: peak
June: peak
July: fine
August: fine
September: peak
October: peak
November: fine
December: fine

Peak Fine Avoid

Southern Europe

Malta

A sun-baked limestone island with more history per square mile than almost anywhere.

Best time to visit

January: fine
February: fine
March: fine
April: peak
May: peak
June: fine
July: avoid
August: avoid
September: fine
October: peak
November: fine
December: fine

Peak Fine Avoid

Read our full guides about Cyprus and Malta.

Side by side

Emphasised where they differ. Muted rows are much the same either way.

	Cyprus	Malta
Best time	April–June, September, October	April, May, October
Climate	warm	warm
Budget	Budget – Mid-range · $35–130/day	Budget – Mid-range · $35–130/day
Trip length	1–1 wks	1–1 wks
Visa	Republic of Cyprus is in the EU; visa-free for most Western passports. Verify before travel.	Schengen area; visa-free for most Western passports (90 days). Verify before travel.
Currency	EUR (€).	EUR (€).
Language	Greek (Turkish in the north); English almost universally spoken.	Maltese and English (both official).
Tap water	Tap water generally safe.	Tap water is safe but heavily desalinated; many prefer bottled for taste.
Safety	Very safe.	Very safe, with low crime across the islands.

General guidance — visas, safety, and health change, so check your government's travel advisory and the official sources before you go.

Cyprus or Malta, month by month

Which of the two is the better bet for each month of the year, scored on how well the season suits each place.

Which to choose

Choose Cyprus if:

You want somewhere stronger for beach.

Choose Malta if:

You want somewhere stronger for history.
You want somewhere more urban / city-focused.

Both deliver on food, culture — so on those dimensions either works.

Common questions

Is Cyprus or Malta cheaper?: They sit in a similar bracket — roughly $35–130/day in Cyprus, $35–130/day in Malta.
When is the best time to visit Cyprus vs Malta?: Cyprus is at its best in April–June, September, October; Malta peaks in April, May, October.
Is Cyprus or Malta better in August?: Cyprus is the better of the two in August. Cyprus has the edge in June, July, August, September, and both are at their best in April, May, October.
How long do you need in Cyprus vs Malta?: Plan 1–1 weeks for Cyprus and 1–1 for Malta.
Should I choose Cyprus or Malta?: Pick Cyprus if you want somewhere stronger for beach. Pick Malta if you want somewhere stronger for history, more urban / city-focused. Both deliver on food, culture, so on those either works.