Comparison
Riga or Malta (St Julian’s)? Which to choose for a group trip
Riga or Malta (St Julian’s): budget, best time and vibe side by side, to decide with your group where to go.
| Riga | Malta (St Julian’s) | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | 🇱🇻 Latvia | 🇲🇹 Malta |
| Budget | €€€budget.1 | €€€budget.2 |
| Best time | May–Sep | May–Oct |
| Vibe | NightlifeCulture | NightlifeRelax |
Which one?
- Pick Riga if your group is after art and culture and want to spend less. The best time to go is May–Sep.
- Pick Malta (St Julian’s) if your group is after relaxing. The best time to go is May–Oct.
Still split? Put both in a trip on Roamie: everyone gives their points and, if needed, the wheel decides.
Riga
Latvia
An Art Nouveau old town you can cover on foot, beer halls, late-night bars and prices that are still low for Europe. Summer nights are extraordinarily long.
- Best time
- May–Sep
- Budget
- €€€budget.1
NightlifeCultureFrom the guide Bachelor and bachelorette parties: 6 destinations to celebrate as a group
Malta (St Julian’s)
Malta
Paceville packs the island’s nightlife into a few streets; by day there are coves, boat trips to Comino and Valletta. English is spoken everywhere and sunshine is almost guaranteed.
- Best time
- May–Oct
- Budget
- €€€budget.2
NightlifeRelaxFrom the guide Bachelor and bachelorette parties: 6 destinations to celebrate as a group
General, indicative information: seasons, prices and conditions change, so always check before you go.