Is Greece or Malta cheaper?

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

When is the best time to visit Greece vs Malta?

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

Is Greece or Malta better in August?

Neither has a clear edge in August — they score the same that month. Greece has the edge in June, July, September, Malta in January, February, December, and both are at their best in April, May, October.

How long do you need in Greece vs Malta?

Plan 1–4 weeks for Greece and 1–1 for Malta.

Should I choose Greece or Malta?

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

Greece 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

Greece

Ruins in the morning, a swim by noon, taverna until dark.

Best time to visit

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

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 Greece and Malta.

Side by side

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

	Greece	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	1–4 wks	1–1 wks
Visa	Schengen — visa-free for most Western passports (90 days).	Schengen area; visa-free for most Western passports (90 days). Verify before travel.
Currency	EUR (€)	EUR (€).
Language	Greek. English widely spoken.	Maltese and English (both official).
Tap water	Tap water safe in mainland; bottled on smaller islands.	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.

Greece 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 Greece if:

You want somewhere stronger for beach.

Choose Malta if:

You want somewhere more urban / city-focused.
You want somewhere more off-the-beaten-path.

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

Common questions

Is Greece or Malta cheaper?: They sit in a similar bracket — roughly $35–130/day in Greece, $35–130/day in Malta.
When is the best time to visit Greece vs Malta?: Greece is at its best in April–June, September, October; Malta peaks in April, May, October.
Is Greece or Malta better in August?: Neither has a clear edge in August — they score the same that month. Greece has the edge in June, July, September, Malta in January, February, December, and both are at their best in April, May, October.
How long do you need in Greece vs Malta?: Plan 1–4 weeks for Greece and 1–1 for Malta.
Should I choose Greece or Malta?: Pick Greece if you want somewhere stronger for beach. Pick Malta if you want somewhere more urban / city-focused, more off-the-beaten-path. Both deliver on history, food, culture, so on those either works.