Car hire in Malta

How car hire works in Malta

Booking is simple: choose your pick-up and drop-off dates, pick a car class, and see one all-in price before you pay. You collect the car at Malta International Airport with meet-and-greet, a quick licence check and a refundable deposit on a card, then return it to the same place at the end of your trip. No queueing at an off-site depot and no surprise charges at the desk.

Driving in Malta: a quick primer

• Keep left: Malta drives on the left, a legacy of British rule. Take the first hour gently if you are used to the right.
• Roundabouts everywhere: give way to traffic already on the roundabout, and signal as you leave.
• Tight town cores: streets in Valletta, Sliema and the old villages are narrow, so a smaller car is easier to park.
• Short distances: nowhere on the island is far, so a single car covers the whole trip comfortably.

Licence, age and deposit

You will need a full driving licence held for the minimum period shown in our terms, photo ID or passport, and a credit card in the main driver’s name for the refundable deposit. EU and UK licences are accepted as issued; if your licence was issued elsewhere, check whether an International Driving Permit or a certified translation is needed before you travel. The exact age, licence and deposit terms for your car are shown clearly before you book.