Malta's local car hire — airport desk open 08:00 – 02:00

Car hire in Malta & Gozo

Hire a car.
Own the island.

Fair prices, full insurance and an airport desk open till 2am — from Malta's local hire team, not a faceless aggregator.

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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.

1

Pick your car

Browse the fleet with real photos and one clear daily price. What you see is what turns up.

2

Book in two minutes

No prepayment tricks, free cancellation up to 48 hours before pickup, instant confirmation.

3

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, not a middleman

We're based in Luqa, we know every road on the island, and the car you book is the car we hand you. That's the whole trick.

  • Full comprehensive insurance included
  • No hidden fees — the price is the price
  • Airport desk open 08:00 – 02:00, every day
  • Free cancellation up to 48 hours
  • Unlimited mileage on every hire
  • Gozo ferry friendly — take the car across
Browse the fleet
A white Fiat 500 driving through a Maltese town
Malta International Airport terminal
Għajn Tuffieħa bay on Malta's north coast

Where you collect

One desk, right where you land

We hand the car 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.

Valletta Grand Harbour seen from the Salute Battery
08:00 – 02:00

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

We watch your flight number, 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, and a credit or debit card for the booking. Drivers should be 21 or over — under-25s pay a small young-driver supplement.

Which side of the road does Malta drive on?

The left, like the UK — all our cars 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?

We're 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 we track the delays 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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