Who Nova Drive is for
Nova Drive is built for visitors who want a simple, honest rental: see the full price before you pay, pick up the car in Luqa, and head straight out to your hotel. Whether you are here for a few days by the sea or a longer island road trip, you will find a car that fits, from compact city runabouts to roomier vehicles for families.
You collect with meet-and-greet in Luqa, in both directions — 08:00–02:00, seven days — and you can reach the team on +356 9905 6366 from our office at 60 Triq Ħal Qormi, Marsa.
What does car rental in Malta cost?
Car rental in Malta booked on Nova Drive starts at €3.78 a day for an Economy, and the figure you see is the whole figure: VAT and the Malta International Airport fee are included, together with collision damage waiver, third-party cover and unlimited mileage across Malta and Gozo. Rates are lowest in the quiet winter months and rise through July and August, so booking ahead for summer dates locks the current price. Bookings are paid in full online when you book and are non-refundable once paid. A refundable deposit is held on a credit card in the main driver's name at pickup, and drivers aged 21 to 24 pay a young-driver surcharge that is shown before payment rather than added at the desk. The table below shows the current from-price for every class available to book.
| Class | Seats | Bags | Transmission | From (per day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City Car | 4 | 1 | Auto/Man | €3.50 |
| Economy | 5 | 2 | Auto/Man | €3.78 |
| SUV | 5 | 3 | Auto/Man | €6.21 |
| Leisure Van (5-seat) | 5 | 3 | Auto/Man | €6.35 |
| Compact SUV | 5 | 2 | Auto/Man | €6.79 |
| Compact | 5 | 2 | Auto/Man | €8 |
| Large / Saloon | 5 | 3 | Auto/Man | €8.32 |
| 7-Seater | 7 | 3 | Auto/Man | €16.32 |
| Minibus (9-seat) | 9 | 5 | Manual | €18.50 |
EconomyAuto/Man · from €3.78/day
Compact SUVAuto/Man · from €6.79/day
SUVAuto/Man · from €6.21/day
7-SeaterAuto/Man · from €16.32/day
Large / SaloonAuto/Man · from €8.32/day
Leisure Van (5-seat)Auto/Man · from €6.35/dayPopular ways visitors use a rental car here
- Beaches and bays: reach quieter spots like the north-west coast that buses serve slowly.
- Towns and history: hop between Valletta, Mdina, Marsaxlokk and the Three Cities on your own schedule.
- Day trips to Gozo: take the car on the ferry and explore the sister island freely.
Which car class should you choose?
The right class depends on who is travelling and where you are heading. Use this quick guide to compare the options, then open any class for its own prices and details:
- Economy & compact: the easiest cars to park in tight town cores and the lightest on fuel; ideal for one or two people. See affordable car rental.
- Automatic: no clutch to think about, which many visitors prefer when driving on the left in traffic and at roundabouts.
- SUV: a higher drive and more luggage room for families or longer touring days.
- 7-seater & minivan: room for larger groups and their bags, and a comfortable choice for a Gozo day out.
- Electric: quiet, low-running-cost driving that suits shorter daily distances and a city base.
- Family cars: the practical space and child-seat options that make travelling with children easier.
Not sure which to pick? Any of the cars on offer can cover the whole island, so start with how many of you there are and how much luggage you have, then size up if you plan longer touring days or a Gozo trip. Larger groups torn between the two biggest sizes can compare them in our 9-seater vs 7-seater guide.
What's included in the price?
Every rental booked on Nova Drive includes VAT, the airport fee, Collision Damage Waiver (CDW) and third-party liability cover, unlimited mileage and 24/7 Malta-based support. A refundable deposit is held on a card at the desk, and optional Zero Risk Protection at checkout removes the excess entirely. The hold needs a credit card in the main driver’s name — debit cards are not accepted for the deposit.