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Car Rental in Malta Mini Guide

Located in the Mediterranean Sea, Malta is an island laying to the south of Sicily and is an excellent place to make use of a rental car.  Malta forms part of an archipelago and three of the island are inhabited which are Comino, Gozo and Malta. If you are looking for a budget option we have a good range of economy hire cars to choose from such as the Peugeot 108 or the Toyota Aygo. If you fancy something a bit more fun to drive around the island then we have the Suzuki Jimny or the Fiat 500 convertible available to hire, where you can really feel the wind through your hair.

Exploring the island in your hire car is the perfect way to see all the sights, scenery and wonderful beaches at your own leisure and pace.

Cheapest car hire in Malta

Peugeot 108

4 Adults, 5 Doors

From 12.76 EUR/day
Peugeot 108

7 Days rental at 89.32 EUR from 22/05/2023

  1 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Fiat 500

4 Adults, 3 Doors

From 13.38 EUR/day
Fiat 500

7 Days rental at 93.72 EUR from 22/05/2023

  1 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Citroen C1

4 Adults, 5 Doors

From 18.07 EUR/day
Citroen C1

7 Days rental at 126.52 EUR from 22/05/2023

  1 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Toyota Aygo

4 Adults, 3 Doors

From 21.65 EUR/day
Toyota Aygo

7 Days rental at 151.58 EUR from 22/05/2023

  1 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Peugeot 108

4 Adults, 5 Doors

From 21.77 EUR/day
Peugeot 108

7 Days rental at 152.40 EUR from 22/05/2023

  1 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Citroen C1

4 Adults, 3 Doors

From 22.80 EUR/day
Citroen C1

7 Days rental at 159.62 EUR from 22/05/2023

  1 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Peugeot 108

4 Adults, 5 Doors

From 22.80 EUR/day
Peugeot 108

7 Days rental at 159.66 EUR from 22/05/2023

  1 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Kia Picanto

4 Adults, 5 Doors

From 22.81 EUR/day
Kia Picanto

7 Days rental at 159.71 EUR from 22/05/2023

  1 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Peugeot 108

4 Adults, 3 Doors

From 22.83 EUR/day
Peugeot 108

7 Days rental at 159.81 EUR from 22/05/2023

  2 |
  Manual |
  No

Peugeot 308

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 18.04 EUR/day
Peugeot 308

7 Days rental at 126.33 EUR from 22/05/2023

  3 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Peugeot 308

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 18.85 EUR/day
Peugeot 308

7 Days rental at 131.99 EUR from 22/05/2023

  3 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Ford Fiesta

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 24.72 EUR/day
Ford Fiesta

7 Days rental at 173.06 EUR from 22/05/2023

  3 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Ford Fiesta

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 24.72 EUR/day
Ford Fiesta

7 Days rental at 173.06 EUR from 22/05/2023

  3 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Peugeot 308 Estate

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 24.72 EUR/day
Peugeot 308 Estate

7 Days rental at 173.05 EUR from 22/05/2023

  5 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Ford Fiesta

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 24.72 EUR/day
Ford Fiesta

7 Days rental at 173.06 EUR from 22/05/2023

  3 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Hyundai i20

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 29.00 EUR/day
Hyundai i20

7 Days rental at 203.00 EUR from 22/05/2023

  2 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Hyundai i20

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 29.00 EUR/day
Hyundai i20

7 Days rental at 203.00 EUR from 22/05/2023

  2 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Hyundai i20

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 29.00 EUR/day
Hyundai i20

7 Days rental at 203.00 EUR from 22/05/2023

  2 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Nissan Micra

5 Adults, 3 Doors

From 14.57 EUR/day
Nissan Micra

7 Days rental at 102.01 EUR from 22/05/2023

  2 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Opel Corsa

4 Adults, 5 Doors

From 15.95 EUR/day
Opel Corsa

7 Days rental at 111.67 EUR from 22/05/2023

  1 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Opel Corsa

4 Adults, 5 Doors

From 23.76 EUR/day
Opel Corsa

7 Days rental at 166.35 EUR from 22/05/2023

  1 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Hyundai i10

4 Adults, 5 Doors

From 23.77 EUR/day
Hyundai i10

7 Days rental at 166.40 EUR from 22/05/2023

  1 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Hyundai i10

4 Adults, 5 Doors

From 23.77 EUR/day
Hyundai i10

7 Days rental at 166.40 EUR from 22/05/2023

  1 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Hyundai i10

4 Adults, 5 Doors

From 23.77 EUR/day
Hyundai i10

7 Days rental at 166.40 EUR from 22/05/2023

  1 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Peugeot 108

4 Adults, 5 Doors

From 25.50 EUR/day
Peugeot 108

7 Days rental at 178.51 EUR from 22/05/2023

  1 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Peugeot 208

4 Adults, 5 Doors

From 25.89 EUR/day
Peugeot 208

7 Days rental at 181.27 EUR from 22/05/2023

  1 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Ford Fiesta

5 Adults, 3 Doors

From 25.90 EUR/day
Ford Fiesta

7 Days rental at 181.33 EUR from 22/05/2023

  2 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Nissan NV200

7 Adults, 5 Doors

From 86.10 EUR/day
Nissan NV200

7 Days rental at 602.71 EUR from 22/05/2023

  1 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Nissan NV200

7 Adults, 5 Doors

From 87.62 EUR/day
Nissan NV200

7 Days rental at 613.36 EUR from 22/05/2023

  1 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Nissan NV200

7 Adults, 5 Doors

From 89.98 EUR/day
Nissan NV200

7 Days rental at 629.88 EUR from 22/05/2023

  1 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Nissan NV200

7 Adults, 5 Doors

From 97.72 EUR/day
Nissan NV200

7 Days rental at 684.08 EUR from 22/05/2023

  1 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Nissan NV200

7 Adults, 5 Doors

From 97.72 EUR/day
Nissan NV200

7 Days rental at 684.08 EUR from 22/05/2023

  1 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Nissan NV200

7 Adults, 5 Doors

From 119.49 EUR/day
Nissan NV200

7 Days rental at 836.47 EUR from 22/05/2023

  1 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Nissan NV200

7 Adults, 5 Doors

From 119.49 EUR/day
Nissan NV200

7 Days rental at 836.47 EUR from 22/05/2023

  1 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Nissan NV200

7 Adults, 5 Doors

From 122.98 EUR/day
Nissan NV200

7 Days rental at 860.91 EUR from 22/05/2023

  1 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Nissan NV200

7 Adults, 5 Doors

From 151.07 EUR/day
Nissan NV200

7 Days rental at 1057.55 EUR from 22/05/2023

  1 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Peugeot Partner

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 21.10 EUR/day
Peugeot Partner

7 Days rental at 147.70 EUR from 22/05/2023

  4 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Citroen C4

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 33.86 EUR/day
Citroen C4

7 Days rental at 237.02 EUR from 22/05/2023

  4 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Ford Focus

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 33.87 EUR/day
Ford Focus

7 Days rental at 237.09 EUR from 22/05/2023

  4 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Ford Focus

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 33.87 EUR/day
Ford Focus

7 Days rental at 237.09 EUR from 22/05/2023

  4 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Ford Focus

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 33.87 EUR/day
Ford Focus

7 Days rental at 237.09 EUR from 22/05/2023

  4 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Ford Focus

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 34.91 EUR/day
Ford Focus

7 Days rental at 244.41 EUR from 22/05/2023

  4 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Ford Focus

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 34.91 EUR/day
Ford Focus

7 Days rental at 244.41 EUR from 22/05/2023

  4 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Ford Focus

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 34.91 EUR/day
Ford Focus

7 Days rental at 244.41 EUR from 22/05/2023

  4 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Ford Focus

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 35.38 EUR/day
Ford Focus

7 Days rental at 247.69 EUR from 22/05/2023

  4 |
  Manual |
  Yes

BMW 5 Series Hybrid

5 Adults, 4 Doors

From 142.16 EUR/day
BMW 5 Series Hybrid

7 Days rental at 995.15 EUR from 22/05/2023

  4 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

BMW 5 Series Hybrid

5 Adults, 4 Doors

From 139.80 EUR/day
BMW 5 Series Hybrid

7 Days rental at 978.63 EUR from 22/05/2023

  4 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Top tips when hiring a car in Malta

  • Drive on the left-hand side of the road in Malta, like most countries in the EU
  • Budget are the most reviewed car hire company in Malta with over 1,000 customer reviews in recent months
  • There are no motorways in Malta and the maximum speed limit on the entire island is just 60km/h
  • Fuel is relatively expensive in Malta, however driving distances are small so you won't use much
  • There are 13 car hire companies in Malta and the average waiting time at the desk is 20 minutes across all agents
 

Popular car hire destinations in Malta

Laws and rules of the road when driving in Malta

  •  

    L

    Road Driving Side

  •  

    50kph

    Urban speed Limit

  •  

    60kph

    Rural Speed Limit

  •  

    n/akph

    Motorway Speed Limit

  •  

    EUR  1.34/Ltr

    Current Petrol Price

  •  

    80mg

    Drink Drive Limit

  •  

    EUR €

    Currency

  •  

    NO

    Tolls

  •  

    23

    Min Rental Age

    18

    Min Driving Age

  •  

    Front and Rear

    Seatbelts

  •  

    Fixed and Mobile

    Speed Cameras

  •  

    Hands Free Only

    Mobile Phones

Compare car rental agents in Malta

Rental Agent
Locations
Rating (/10)
Customer Reviews
Mini (€/day)
Compact (€/day)
Intermediate (€/day)
Standard (€/day)
 Sixt
2
8.9/10
26
€ 46.62
€ 52.83
 Alamo
1
8.2/10
25
€ 39.59
 Avis
4
8.0/10
28
€ 24.00
€ 30.15
€ 34.91
 Budget
5
7.8/10
175
€ 22.85
€ 24.72
€ 33.87
 Auto-union
2
7.1/10
76
€ 22.80
€ 33.85
€ 35.38
€ 96.90
 Europcar
2
6.4/10
17
€ 22.83
€ 32.27
€ 33.86
€ 93.87
 Surprice
1
5.3/10
39
€ 12.76
€ 18.85
€ 53.40
 Sicily by car
1
4.7/10
48
€ 13.38
€ 18.04
€ 21.10
€ 56.75

Car rental agent statistics in Malta

  • 8.9/10
    Highest rated agent:
    SIXT
  • 4.7/10
    Lowest rated agent:
    SICILY BY CAR
  • 434
    Total number of reviews in
    Malta
  • 5
    Most Locations in Malta:
    BUDGET
  • 20
    Average wait time
    (Min.)
  • 23
    Total rental companies
     

Average prices per day for car hire in Malta

ItemPercent
January€ 32
February€ 30
March€ 29
April€ 45
May€ 45
June€ 46
July€ 62
August€ 72
September€ 51
October€ 46
November€ 31
December€ 38
ItemPercent
January€ 24
February€ 22
March€ 20
April€ 35
May€ 34
June€ 32
July€ 44
August€ 55
September€ 37
October€ 32
November€ 22
December€ 27
ItemPercent
January€ 84
February€ 81
March€ 85
April€ 112
May€ 108
June€ 111
July€ 129
August€ 132
September€ 106
October€ 106
November€ 78
December€ 93
ItemPercent
January€ 45
February€ 42
March€ 42
April€ 61
May€ 57
June€ 57
July€ 83
August€ 94
September€ 70
October€ 61
November€ 51
December€ 53
ItemPercent
January€ 23
February€ 21
March€ 20
April€ 33
May€ 33
June€ 30
July€ 41
August€ 50
September€ 34
October€ 29
November€ 21
December€ 26
ItemPercent
January€ 107
February€ 96
March€ 88
April€ 141
May€ 122
June€ 134
July€ 148
August€ 167
September€ 140
October€ 124
November€ 98
December€ 142
ItemPercent
January€ 45
February€ 41
March€ 36
April€ 63
May€ 56
June€ 62
July€ 90
August€ 94
September€ 78
October€ 69
November€ 44
December€ 53
ItemPercent
*average daily rates based on 7 day rental, search for today's best prices.

Fuel prices in Malta

DieselUnleaded
Apr , 2022

€ 1.21

€ 1.34

May , 2022

€ 1.21

€ 1.34

Jun , 2022

€ 1.21

€ 1.34

Jul , 2022

€ 1.21

€ 1.34

Aug , 2022

€ 1.21

€ 1.34

Sep , 2022

€ 1.21

€ 1.34

Oct , 2022

€ 1.21

€ 1.34

Nov , 2022

€ 1.21

€ 1.34

Dec , 2022

€ 1.21

€ 1.34

Jan , 2023

€ 1.21

€ 1.34

Feb , 2023

€ 1.21

€ 1.34

Mar , 2023

€ 1.21

€ 1.34

Month, YearDiesel €/ltrUnleaded €/ltr
Mar , 2023 1.21 1.34
Feb , 2023 1.21 1.34
Jan , 2023 1.21 1.34
Dec , 2022 1.21 1.34
Nov , 2022 1.21 1.34
Oct , 2022 1.21 1.34
Sep , 2022 1.21 1.34
Aug , 2022 1.21 1.34
Jul , 2022 1.21 1.34
Jun , 2022 1.21 1.34
May , 2022 1.21 1.34
Apr , 2022 1.21 1.34

Car rental price statistics in Malta

  • € 89.32
    Average price:
    (per week)
  • € 204.28
    Highest daily price:
    BMW 7 Series
  • 367
    Total cars available
     
  • 30
    Most popular model:
    Kia Picanto
  • 194
    Location with most cars:
    Malta - Airport
  • € 12.8 per day
    Cheapest daily price:
    SURPRICE - Malta - Airport
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Useful links if renting a car in Malta

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