Car hire in Malta & Gozo
Hire a car.
Own the island.
Fair prices, full insurance and airport pickup till 2am, with the all-in price shown before you book.
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Category B
City Car
Compact 4-seater that parks anywhere in Valletta
From
€15/day
PopularCategory C
Economy
Five-door supermini with room for a small family
From
€6/day
Category N
Compact
Roomier hatchback for comfort on longer drives
From
€8/day
PopularCategory D
Compact SUV
Raised crossover with a commanding view
From
€10/day
PopularCategory J
SUV
Larger SUV with space, comfort and a higher ride
From
€12/day
Category F
Leisure Van
Sliding-door van with a huge boot — beach days sorted
From
€50/day
Category S
Large / Saloon
Comfortable saloon for long-distance trips
From
€14/day
Family pickCategory G1
7-Seater
Seven seats for larger families and groups
From
€26/day
Category G
Minibus (9-seat)
Up to nine seats for groups and transfers
From
€40/day
Category A
Toyota Aygo — Automatic
The smallest automatic on offer, effortless around town
From
€30/day
Category M1
Opel Corsa or Similar — Automatic
Five-door automatic supermini with a proper boot
From
€12/day
Category N1
Peugeot 3008 — Automatic
Automatic SUV with space and a higher ride
From
€24/day
How it works
This is how car hire should feel
Three steps between you and the open road. No queues, no upsell scripts, no surprises on the invoice.
Pick your car
Browse the cars with real photos and one clear daily price. What you see is what you pay.
Book in two minutes
Pay in full by card on Stripe's secure page, and your booking is confirmed as soon as it's paid.
Grab the keys and go
Walk out of arrivals, turn right, straight on to Park East. Full tank, full insurance, off you go.
Why MaltaBest
The local team behind your booking
We're based in Malta, we know every road on the island, and the price you book is the price you pay. That's the whole trick.
- Full comprehensive insurance included
- No hidden fees — the price is the price
- Airport pickup 08:00 – 02:00, every day
- Zero-excess cover available on every car
- Unlimited mileage on every hire
- Gozo ferry friendly — take the car across
Where you collect
One pickup point, right where you land
The car is handed over at Park East, inside Malta International Airport: out of arrivals, turn right, a few minutes straight on. No shuttle bus to an off-site depot, and the same two-minute paperwork on the way home.
Park East, at the airport
Out of arrivals, turn right, a few minutes straight on
Every day of the year
Open from first flight to last, seven days a week
Flight tracked
Your flight is tracked, so delays sort themselves out
Drop back where you started
Drop back at Park East on the way home, same spot
FAQ
Good to know before you book
What do I need to hire a car in Malta?
A valid driving licence (EU licences and most international licences are fine), a passport or ID card, a credit or debit card to pay for the booking online, and a card in the main driver's name for the deposit held at pick-up. Drivers should be 21 or over — under-25s pay a small young-driver supplement.
When do I pay for the car?
When you book. The rental is paid in full online by card on Stripe's secure page, so there's nothing more to pay for it at the desk. The refundable deposit is separate: it's held on a card in the main driver's name at pick-up and released when the car comes back.
Can I cancel or change my booking?
Bookings are non-refundable: there's no refund if you cancel, shorten the rental or don't collect the car. To change the dates, the car class or the driver details, reply to your confirmation email or call us. Changes are subject to availability and may change the price. If a car of the class you booked can't be provided, you get the nearest available alternative or a full refund.
Which side of the road does Malta drive on?
The left, like the UK: all the cars on offer are right-hand drive. Most visitors are comfortable within ten minutes, and automatics make it even easier.
Is insurance really included?
Yes — every hire comes with full comprehensive cover. You can reduce the excess to zero at checkout if you want total peace of mind.
Can I take the car to Gozo?
Absolutely. Take the Ċirkewwa–Mġarr ferry with the car, or collect a car in Victoria instead. Just mention Gozo when you book.
How does airport pickup work?
Pickup is at Park East, at Malta International Airport: out of arrivals, turn right and straight on for a few minutes. Send us your flight number and delays are tracked so you don't have to.
What's the fuel policy?
Full-to-full — you get a full tank and bring it back full. No prepaid-fuel games, no refuelling 'service charges'.
Ready when you are
The island's 7,000 years of history will still be here next year. Your holiday won't. The car is the easy part.
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