Car Rental in Malta
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Cheapest car rental rates
Malta Airport
Mini
Chevrolet Spark GT or similar
$3.42 per day
Malta Airport
Economy
Skoda Fabia or similar
$4.08 per day
Malta Airport
Mini Elite
Toyota Aygo or similar
$4.66 per day
Malta Airport
Compact SUV
SsangYong Tivoli or similar
$6.12 per day
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Malta Airport
Standard
Seat Ibiza or similar
$8.74 per day
Malta Airport
Compact Elite SUV
Nissan Juke or similar
$12.13 per day
Malta Airport
Intermediate
Ford Focus or similar
$12.57 per day
Malta Airport
Economy Elite
Citroen C1 or similar
$13.87 per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 1:50 AM on 2/12/25. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
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Travel information
Languages
Maltese, English, Italian
Currency
EUR
Drive on
Left-hand side
Country code
+356
Average car rental price
$8 per day
Average car rental length
6 days
Speed limit within town
35 - 50 km/h or 22 - 31 mph
Speed limit out of town
80 km/h or 50 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.05%
Average gas price
$1.41 per liter or $5.32 per gallon
Lowest gas price
$1.37 per liter or $5.20 per gallon
Highest gas price
$1.45 per liter or $5.48 per gallon
Why rent a car in Malta?
Malta is a fascinating place to explore. The Mediterranean island nation is home to some of the loveliest beaches in Europe but also ancient sites that date back millennia. The distances between them are small, but each town and village has its own special atmosphere. Most of the attractions are on the main island, but the smaller islands of Gozo and Comino, which are just a short ferry ride away, promise off-the-beaten-path adventures.
Top ways to enter Malta
- Malta-Luqa Airport. Located near the center of the main island and easily accessible from anywhere on it, the Malta–Luqa International Airport is by far the most popular port of entry for foreign visitors. Serving close to eight million travelers every year, it is a notable base for a number of low-cost carriers such as Ryanair, easyJet, and Wizz Air who provide convenient connections with destinations from across Europe.
- By sea. There is a rather frequent ferry service between Malta and the Italian island of Sicily that is especially active during the summer months, with the ride taking just under two hours. While such a trip is indeed possible and potentially exciting, it is worth keeping in mind that not every ferry permits bringing a vehicle on board, and even if they do, you should ask your rental provider in advance if they permit you crossing international borders. Another option is to drop off one rental car in one country, travel by ferry without one, and then pick up a new one once you’ve arrived at your next destination.
Top cities and places to visit
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Valletta. While its permanent population of just 5,800 people makes it comfortably the smallest capital city in the European Union, Valletta is one of Malta’s most interesting attractions (the numbers can be slightly misleading, too — the population of the city’s metropolitan area, which includes most of the island, is close to 480,000). Highlights of Valletta include the 16th-century St. John’s Co-Cathedral and accompanying museum, the Grandmaster's Palace (only partially accessible, but nonetheless worth it), Sant'Anton Palace (the residence of the Maltese president),the Parliament House, and the forts of Valletta.
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Mellieħa. Located in the northwest of the main island, Mellieħa is one of Malta’s most diverse destinations. In addition to its stunning sandy coastline, the little town is home to a number of historical attractions (not least of which is a Second World War shelter), Ghadira Nature Reserve, and even the Tuna Museum. The drive from Valletta takes about 40 minutes.
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Megalithic temples. Scattered throughout both islands of Malta, the prehistoric megalithic temples are among the most awe-inspiring landmarks in all of the Mediterranean region. The early civilizations that created them 5,000-6,000 years ago remain largely unknown to us, but some visitors would say that the mystery only adds to the experience.
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Gozo Island. The second largest island of the Maltese archipelago harbors some of the most dramatic sea cliffs in Malta. Take the Gozo Channel Line car ferry to Gozo Island and visit the Ta’ Cenc Cliffs and the Sanap Cliffs. The best way to see the Sanap Cliffs is to drive to Xlendi Bay and follow the coastal trail to the Sanap Cliffs viewpoint.
Most popular rental car
The most popular rental car in Malta is the Fiat Panda, but the Peugeot 108 and the Ford Fiesta are also popular.
Driver's license requirements
- Malta recognizes foreign driver’s licenses if they are written in a Latin alphabet and if you’re visiting on a trip that’s shorter than 12 months. If you’re visiting on a longer trip or if you’re a permanent resident of the country, you need to acquire a local driver’s license.
- If your driver’s license is in another alphabet (e.g., Cyrillic or Arabic), you need to have an International Driving Permit (IDP).
- Even if you have an IDP, you still need to also provide your valid driver’s license from your country
- You must carry your driver’s license, not a copy, with you at all times.
- You need to have had your driver’s license for at least two years.
- Some rental car suppliers charge a young driver fee for drivers between the ages of 22 and 25 and a senior driver fee for drivers over the age of 65.
- There may be additional requirements depending on the car supplier and category, so make sure to check the rental conditions before booking.
Most popular types of rental car
The most popular rental car type in Malta is a Mini, followed by Economy and Compact.
Car rental prices
- Convertibles - from $9 per day
- Station wagons - from $4 per day
- Large cars - from $4 per day
- Medium cars - from $5 per day
- Vans - from $21 per day
- Premium cars - from $57 per day
- Small cars - from $3 per day
- SUVs - from $3 per day
Money-saving and other tips
You can do a number of things to get a good car rental deal in Malta:
- Compare rates of different rental car providers
- Book your rental car well in advance
- Plan your route before you go
- Know your fuel and mileage requirements
- Visit on the month when the rental prices are the cheapest. According to our data, visiting Malta is the cheapest in February when renting a car is about 50% cheaper than the yearly average and about 80% cheaper than renting a car in July.
Fact checked by
Sabrina Brett and Katrin Walzl
Fact checked and updated by Sabrina Brett and Katrin Walzl, the outdoor travel writers behind MoonHoneyTravel.com. Their goal is to make hiking in Europe more accessible by being a trustworthy resource for hut-to-hut hiking, coastal trekking, and day hiking.
The most popular location in Malta
Map of car rental locations
What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Malta?
The cost of renting a car in Malta varies by season. The table and graph below can help you find the best time of year to save on a rental car.
Average rental costs per day in Malta
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car in Malta is January — when rental costs average $9.91 per day. This is 30% cheaper than the yearly average and 45% cheaper than renting a car in August (when prices average $17.87 per day).
This information can help you identify the low season. But these are only average numbers. How much your car rental will cost will depend on the type of vehicle you rent, how long you’ll rent it for, and how far ahead you book. Simply enter your dates in the form at the top of the page to see the exact prices.
This information can help you identify the low season. But these are only average numbers. How much your car rental will cost will depend on the type of vehicle you rent, how long you’ll rent it for, and how far ahead you book. Simply enter your dates in the form at the top of the page to see the exact prices.
What’s the average rental length in Malta?
How long renters typically keep their vehicle sometimes varies depending on the time of year. Travelers tend to keep their rental cars longer in February — an average of 7 days. They tend to keep them for a shorter time in January — an average of 5 days.
Average number of rental days in Malta
What's the most popular month to rent a car in Malta?
Based on how many customers search for a car in Malta, the most popular month is August, while the least popular is February.
Monthly searches in Malta by pick-up date relative to the average
Car rental information
| Car rental locations | 16 |
| Airport locations | 1 |
| Popular suppliers | Sun Car Rentals, Sicily By Car, Malta First Car Hire, Autounion, AddCar |
| Popular car categories | Small cars, SUVs, Medium cars, Large cars |
| Lowest price | $3 per day |
| Cheapest supplier | Sun Car Rentals |
Most popular car models of rental suppliers
| Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sicily By Car | Fiat Panda | 4 | 1 | Small cars |
| Sun Car Rentals | Fiat New 500 | 3 | 1 | Small cars |
| Sun Car Rentals | Hyundai i10 | 5 | 2 | Small cars |
| Sun Car Rentals | Toyota Aygo X | 4 | 1 | SUVs |
| Sicily By Car | Citroen C3 | 5 | 2 | Medium cars |
| Sun Car Rentals | Citroën C1 | 5 | 1 | Small cars |
| Sun Car Rentals | Peugeot 108 | 5 | 1 | Small cars |
| Sun Car Rentals | Nissan March | 5 | 1 | Small cars |
| Sicily By Car | Hyundai i20 | 5 | 1 | Small cars |
| Sun Car Rentals | Toyota Aygo X | 5 | 2 | SUVs |
Our customers' reviews
Because we want to make sure each review listed here is left by a real customer, we don’t have the option to post a review here. Instead, we ask each and every customer to leave a review after they return their rental car. This way, you know that all reviews are authentic.
JV
France
Citroen C3
9/7/24
Too hot for me in this time of the year
KB
Denmark
Citroen C3
8/2/24
Blue lagoon, sankt peters pool and Valletta city
EK
Poland
Peugeot 108
6/10/24
DLT festival and malta is the bomb
YW
Greece
Fiat New 500
5/29/24
Exploring the stunning beaches and rich history of Malta made for an unforgettable holiday experience.
MK
Romania
Kia Picanto
5/26/24
Our holiday did not go as planned but we will be back definitely
OM
United States of America (USA)
Peugeot 2008
3/29/24
Gozo and all over Malta
MH
United States of America (USA)
Kia Picanto
2/24/24
We loved Malta. Having the car gave us great ease of access.
SS
United States of America (USA)
Kia Picanto
2/2/24
We enjoyed visiting Malta, from beautiful Valletta to scenic Mdina and Rabat, to the fishing village of Marsaxlokk, to the island of Gozo.
BH
United Kingdom
Renault Koleos
12/27/23
Weather was terrible but not much to do with kids
DP
France
Hyundai i10
10/27/23
The nature and sea in Malta exceed all expectations.
GB
United Kingdom
Volkswagen Up
10/23/23
Didn't think mutch of Malta, to over developed
RF
Switzerland
Peugeot 108 Cabrio
10/20/23 
AM
Malta
Hyundai i10
8/30/23
A rental car is necessary to uncover all the beauty that Malta has to offer
DA
Lithuania
Opel Karl
8/23/23
Had very good time in Malta. They have amaizing fiestas, fireworks. Very nice people. Food is very tasty.
MS
United Kingdom
Renault Sandero
8/5/23
Our holiday in Malta is very good we couldn’t have done it without having to rent a car in a hot temperature.most of the places we visited is accessible by public transport but with the car we didn’t have to spend too much time on our travel.mostly free to park in majority of places in a disignated white lines parking box.we didn’t drive to Sliema and Valletta as this areas are traffic we decided to try the bus but twice our travelling time. Overall a good holiday for group of 8 people and to hired cars. 
MH
Slovakia
Fiat Panda
6/18/23
The car was reliable and suited to the conditions of Malta traffic. Thanks to that we got to see a lot of nice places that were hardly accessible by public transport or by foot. We went to lot of beaches, historical sites, rural towns, caves, views, even outside the mainland.
BM
Italy
Suzuki Alto
5/25/23
Malta is always a pleasant experience, many things to see in one place. Not so big so not much time to lose for travelling internally but simple and valuable things provided by its unique nature and location.
PC
United Kingdom
Citroen C1
3/12/23
First time in Malta, we need to come back as there is so much to see
BM
Italy
Suzuki Alto
11/4/22
Malta is neatufil and despite many times visited that could seem boring, actually there is always something new to explore and some good experiences to repeat. And so rich and multytier culture and tradition that one may spent long time discovering new and new stuff. A little gem in Mediterranean sea to come back and visit again and again, also thanks to relatively cheap flights and car rent.
LB
Hungary
Hyundai i20
8/6/22
Sightseeing in Valletta, St. Julians Bay, Sliema, the fishmarket and the port of Marsaxlokk, the old Capital Mdina, the Popeye Village were amazing.
Yiamas Greek Tavern in Mosta is the best in Mosta, very nice staff, delicious and authentic greek tastes.
LG
Italy
Citroen C3
7/2/22
Please share your impressions of the places you visited and give tips and recommendations for fellow travelers.
FR
Ireland
Fiat Panda
6/17/22
Easy to get to, use and very helpfull
HB
United Kingdom
Ford Fiesta
10/1/20
The car pick up / drop off point is busy, and often have to pick up and drop off at the passenger points.
KT
Poland
Citroen C1
7/11/20
Great customer support . Its a good company, i had some problems with a car, they manage that issue rly fast and professional.
MR
United Kingdom
Peugeot 208
9/6/19
Renting a car is a must if you want to see all of Malta and Gozo. Brilliant road networks and good road condition. Managed to see most of Malta and Gozo and really enjoyed my stay.
VW
United Kingdom
Peugeot 208
9/3/19
I was nervous about using this company but I was glad everything went well.
CS
United Kingdom
Peugeot 308
8/21/19
Go to Gozo and drive around all the beautiful bays
RT
United Kingdom
Toyota Aygo
8/13/19
Excellent service and no waiting around at any point either when collecting or dropping off, despite having to use the shuttle service to and from the depot.
SD
United Kingdom
Ford Fiesta
6/10/19
I have always found it quite easy to find my way by the good signage around Malta
GL
United Kingdom
Kia Picanto
6/5/19
Sat nav is needed for Malta. I used google maps but sent me the wrong way up one way streets.
PC
United Kingdom
Skoda Fabia Combi
5/16/19
The roads are quite something, the road signs are easy to see and are understandable and they drive on the correct side of the road!
AB
United Kingdom
Fiat 500 Cabrio
5/15/19
Renting a car here is essential to get the most out of your trip!
FB
United Kingdom
Peugeot 108
4/13/19
Destinations around Malta and gozo using sat nav is a bit of a hit or a miss unless you know the language. Better using Google maps as more easier to navigate.
SG
United Kingdom
Citroen C3
4/13/19
Easy to drive around Malta but would recommend getting a Sat Nav. Made our experience a bit easier.
GH
United Kingdom
Peugeot 108 3d
4/8/19
Need a car to explore. Be very aware that the Malties are very bad drivers
BW
United Kingdom
Citroen C1
4/8/19
Definitely a good idea to rent your own car because malta is not well connected by public transport.
Car rental statistics
Highest-rated company
Autounion
9 / 10
Lowest-rated company
ABBYCAR
3.3 / 10
Total number of reviews
119
Total rental companies
42
Average daily price
$8.20
Lowest daily price
$3.42
Total cars available
1463
Top 42 suppliers in Malta in 2025
Autounion
4 locations
$6 - $318
CarQ
1 location
$15
SIXT
1 location
$35 - $357
OTOQ
1 location
$23 - $27
AddCar
1 location
$8 - $35
GreenMotion
1 location
$12 - $111
Cargini
1 location
$12 - $111
Hertz
3 locations
$9 - $19
BEHR Rental
2 locations
$6
Europcar
2 locations
$16 - $83
National
1 location
$16 - $83
RightCars
1 location
$16 - $83
U-Save
1 location
$16 - $83
United Rent A Car
1 location
$4 - $8
CB Rentals
1 location
$4 - $31
Routes Car Rental
1 location
$15 - $19
Sun Car Rentals
1 location
$3 - $73
NUCarrentals
1 location
$22
Budget
4 locations
$13 - $95
BEE Malta
1 location
$4 - $106
NextCar
1 location
$4 - $106
Priceless
1 location
$4 - $106
CityGo Rentals
1 location
$8 - $81
Thrifty
3 locations
$8 - $81
Aquarius Rent A Car
3 locations
$22 - $56
Firefly
1 location
$22 - $56
Avis
5 locations
$14 - $101
Zezgo
1 location
$14 - $101
WheeGo
2 locations
$4 - $44
Sicily By Car
1 location
$6 - $193
Malta First Car Hire
7 locations
$5 - $102
Surprice
1 location
$12 - $181
Smart Car Rentals
1 location
$12 - $181
Carwiz
1 location
$5 - $116
Nexacar
1 location
$6 - $291
Ok Mobility
1 location
$5 - $19
MOVIS Car Rental
1 location
$9 - $60
ACARENT
1 location
$9 - $60
Caracter Rent A Car
1 location
$5 - $295
Goldcar
1 location
$21 - $205
EXER
1 location
$10 - $33
ABBYCAR
1 location
$10 - $33
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