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Malta & Gozo · Self-drive car hire

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Nova Drive is a car hire company in Malta, with pick-up and drop-off at Malta International Airport, Park East. Prices are all-in from €6 a day, including VAT, the airport fee, collision damage waiver and unlimited mileage across Malta and Gozo, with free cancellation up to 48 hours before pickup. The desk is open 08:00 to 02:00 every day.

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Six of our most-booked car classes, from small city cars to 9-seat minivans. Open any class for its full specs and a price for your dates, or search above to compare them all.

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One price · free cancellation up to 48h before pickup · pick-up & drop-off at Malta International Airport - Park East.

From the plane to the road

Your airport pickup, in four easy steps

01

You land at MLA

Step off the plane and follow the signs to Park East Rental Carpark.

02

We meet you

A host greets you at our office with keys and paperwork ready.

03

Quick check & keys

A two-minute confirmation check, then we hand you the keys.

04

Drive off

Settle into your car and head out into Malta.

Why Nova Drive

Built for you

Easy Malta airport pickup

Collect your car minutes after landing at MLA, with clear meeting instructions.

Clear pricing before checkout

See your full total, with insurance and extras included, before you pay.

Helpful local support

A Malta-based team on call by phone and WhatsApp, every day of your trip.

Simple insurance options

Plain-English cover, with an optional upgrade that lowers your excess and deposit.

Modern, well-kept fleet

Recent, regularly serviced vehicles: manual, automatic, hybrid and electric.

Explore at your own pace

Malta, Gozo, hidden beaches and clifftop roads, all on your schedule.

First time renting here?

Driving in Malta made simple

Everything a visitor needs to feel confident behind the wheel, before you book.

Malta drives on the left

A British legacy. We share quick tips to adjust in your first hour.

Licence requirements

EU licences accepted; non-Roman-alphabet licences need an IDP.

Minimum age guidance

From 21 with a 2-year licence. Under-25 surcharge explained upfront.

Airport pickup guidance

Where to meet us at MLA and what to do if your flight is delayed.

Taking the car to Gozo

How the Gozo ferry works with a rental and what it costs.

Parking tips

Where to park in Valletta, Sliema and busy summer hotspots.

Good to know

Frequently asked questions

Yes. Airport pickup at MLA is our most popular option, with clear meeting instructions sent before arrival.

A valid driving licence, the booking confirmation, a payment card in the main driver's name, and an IDP if your licence is non-Roman-alphabet.

Every rental includes Collision Damage Waiver (CDW) with an excess and third-party liability cover. You can reduce the excess with an optional upgrade at checkout. Full details are in our Terms & Conditions.

Yes, from age 21 with a licence held at least 2 years. A young-driver surcharge applies under 25 and is shown clearly before you pay.

Absolutely. The Gozo ferry takes vehicles, and we'll explain how it works and the current ferry fares in your booking info.

Add your flight number at checkout and we'll track it. Your car is held, at no extra charge for reasonable delays.

Yes. Child and booster seats are €4 a day, added at checkout, and our team fits them before you collect the car at Malta International Airport, Park East. Arrange them when you book so they are ready on arrival.

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