Find the best and cheapest car hire at Malta International Airport. Compare 56 companies from £4/day — unlimited mileage on all cars, free cancellation on 43 cars.
✓ Minimum age 21 · ✓ Driving licence required · ✓ Left-hand traffic in Malta
56 cars from our partner platform — economy to SUV, manual and automatic. All include unlimited mileage. 43 with free cancellation, 7 without credit card requirement.
Malta is one of Europe’s most affordable car hire destinations. January is cheapest at £9/day. August is peak at £23/day. Book 2–3 weeks ahead for the best rate.
Malta is consistently one of Europe’s cheapest car hire destinations. Economy cars (Kia Picanto, Hyundai i10) start from £4–12/day. SUVs and crossovers for exploring the island’s villages and coastal roads start from £11/day. The average across all categories is £14/day via Localrent — significantly below the European average.
| Category | Average price/day | From | Examples |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economy / Mini | £9–16/day | £4/day | Kia Picanto, Hyundai i10, Citroen C1, Toyota Aygo |
| Standard / Compact | £12–22/day | £10/day | Peugeot 308, Opel Corsa, Fiat Panda, Kia Rio |
| SUV / Crossover | £19–35/day | £11/day | Peugeot 2008, VW Golf, intermediate SUVs |
| Van / 7 Seats | £45+/day | £40/day | Citroen SpaceTourer |
| Premium / Convertible | £45–86/day | £18/day | Peugeot 108 Top convertible, premium saloons |
All 15 major companies at Malta International Airport, sorted by Google rating. 56 providers total at MLA; key operators shown here. Local and specialist operators often offer better value than large international brands.
Location: Luqa, Malta
Phone: +356 2158 3033
Hours: Closes 8pm
Location: Luqa, Malta
Phone: +356 2158 3033
Hours: Closes 8pm
Location: Mellieha, Malta
Phone: +356 2152 3535
Hours: Closes midnight
Location: Luqa, Malta
Phone: +356 2757 7206
Hours: 24 hours
Location: Luqa, Malta
Phone: +356 2157 1186
Hours: 24 hours
Location: Luqa, Malta
Phone: +356 2258 0340
Hours: Closes 8pm
Location: Luqa, Malta
Phone: +356 9921 7673
Hours: Closes 2am
Location: Luqa, Malta
Phone: +356 2766 6550
Hours: 24 hours
Location: Luqa, Malta
Phone: +356 2576 1018
Hours: Closes 5pm
Location: Luqa, Malta
Phone: +356 2149 0003
Hours: Closes 8pm
Location: Luqa, Malta
Phone: +356 2567 7200
Hours: Closes 2am
Location: Luqa, Malta
Phone: +356 2567 7207
Hours: Closes 2am
Location: Luqa, Malta
Phone: +356 2123 2811
Hours: Closes 1am
Location: Luqa, Malta
Phone: +356 2123 9421
Hours: Closes 8:30pm
Location: Luqa, Malta
Phone: +356 2576 1000
Hours: Permanently closed
Yes — a hire car is the best way to explore Malta. Public transport connects the main towns but misses most villages, beaches, and historic sites. With a hire car you can reach the walled city of Mdina, the Blue Grotto sea caves, Marsaxlokk fishing village and the Cirkewwa ferry to Gozo in comfort. The island is small — you can drive from one end to the other in under an hour.
Malta drives on the left side of the road, the same as the UK. This makes Malta one of the easiest European destinations for British drivers. Road signs are in English (Malta’s official language alongside Maltese). Speed limits are 50 km/h in urban areas and 80 km/h on main roads. There are no motorways on the island.
All major car hire companies have desks inside the MLA arrivals hall. Malta International Airport is in Luqa, 6 km south of Valletta and central to the island — easy access to all major towns.
Yes — Malta is one of Europe’s most affordable car hire destinations. Economy cars start from £4/day. The average across all car types is £14/day via Localrent. Even in August (peak month), prices average only £23/day. Book 2–3 weeks ahead and all 56 cars include unlimited mileage at no extra cost.
Yes — a hire car is the most practical way to explore Malta. The island is small (27 km long) but public transport misses most beaches and historic villages. With a hire car you can reach Mdina, the Blue Grotto, Marsaxlokk and take the car ferry to Gozo. Malta drives on the left — ideal for UK drivers.
Enterprise Malta rates highest at 4.8★ (391 reviews), followed by Alamo (4.6★, 238 reviews) and Drifter Cabs & Car Hire (4.5★, 1100 reviews). Local specialist Aquarius Rent A Car (4.3★, 698 reviews) is excellent value. Goldcar (now permanently closed) and Hertz-Thrifty (2.8★) have the lowest ratings.