Car hire in Malta & Gozo
Hire a car.
Own the island.
Fair prices, full insurance and a 24/7 desk at the airport — from Malta's local hire team, not a faceless aggregator.
Summer is heating up
The hottest hire deals on the island
City Car
CityCompact 4-seater that parks anywhere in Valletta
From
€22/day
PopularEconomy
EconomyFive-door supermini with room for a small family
From
€26/day
Compact
CompactRoomier hatchback for comfort on longer drives
From
€32/day
PopularCompact SUV
Compact SUVRaised crossover with a commanding view
From
€38/day
PopularSUV
SUVLarger SUV with space, comfort and a higher ride
From
€48/day
Leisure Van
VanSliding-door van with a huge boot — beach days sorted
From
€50/day
Large / Saloon
LargeComfortable saloon for long-distance trips
From
€52/day
Family pick7-Seater
7-SeaterSeven seats for larger families and groups
From
€58/day
Minibus (9-seat)
MinibusUp to nine seats for groups and transfers
From
€75/day
Premium / Luxury
PremiumPremium and performance models for a special trip
From
€130/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 fleet with real photos and one clear daily price. What you see is what turns up.
Book in two minutes
No prepayment tricks, free cancellation up to 48 hours before pickup, instant confirmation.
Grab the keys and go
Meet us at the Luqa airport desk or your hotel. 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
- 24/7 desk at Malta International Airport
- Free cancellation up to 48 hours
- Unlimited mileage on every hire
- Gozo ferry friendly — take the car across
Pick-up & delivery
Anywhere on the island
Collect at the airport desk or have the car brought to your hotel, apartment or the ferry — same price, same two-minute handover.
Malta International Airport
Desk in arrivals, open around the clock
Valletta
Delivery to the city gate or your hotel
Sliema
Seafront meet-and-greet
St Julian's
Delivery to hotels and apartments
Mellieħa & the north
Beach-side handover
Gozo — Victoria
Cross on the ferry or collect there
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?
Our desk at Malta International Airport is in the arrivals hall and covers every flight, day or night. 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 aren't going anywhere — but the July deals are.
Find your car