Malta & Gozo · Self-drive car hire

Car hire in St Julian's

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Luqa

How pickup works for St Julian's

You collect the car in Luqa with meet-and-greet, then drive up the coast to St Julian's, roughly 20 to 25 minutes away. The price you saw online is the price at the desk, with no shuttle to an off-site depot and no surprise fees.

Parking around Spinola Bay and Paceville

St Julian’s is lively and compact, and parking near Spinola Bay and Paceville is in high demand, especially in the evenings. Check whether your hotel offers parking, and be ready to use a paid car park at busy times. A smaller car is easier to slot into the tight streets here.

Day trips from St Julian's

Car hire prices in Malta by class

Wherever you stay, the price is the same all-in figure: VAT, the airport fee, collision damage waiver, third-party cover and unlimited mileage are included, and the car is collected in Luqa, 08:00 to 02:00 every day.

Car hire prices in Malta by class, all-in per day (VAT, airport fee, CDW and unlimited mileage included)
ClassSeatsBagsTransmissionFrom (per day)
City Car41Auto/Man€3.50
Economy52Auto/Man€4
Compact52Auto/Man€8
Compact SUV52Auto/Man€10
SUV53Auto/Man€12
Large / Saloon53Auto/Man€14
7-Seater73Auto/Man€19
Minibus (9-seat)95Manual€25
Leisure Van (5-seat)53Auto/Man€50

Frequently asked questions

In Luqa. It is about a 20 to 25 minute drive from the airport to St Julian's.

Parking is in high demand, particularly in the evenings around Paceville. Use hotel parking where possible or a paid car park, and a compact car helps.

The area is walkable and well served by buses, but a car makes beaches, Mdina and Gozo much quicker and easier to reach.

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