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Cheap Car Rentals in Malta
Rent a cheap car in Malta with VIP Cars & explore the country with the luxury that you deserve. From prehistoric temples to the baroque architecture of Valletta, Malta has loads of unique charm. An island country located in the Mediterranean Sea, Malta is internationally famous as a tourist destination with several recreational areas and historic monuments, including 9 UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Renting a car in Malta will help you make the best of your trip. The freedom to be able to explore any site at your own pace only comes with a rental car in this astounding place. And fortunately, booking a car rental in Malta with VIPCars is quick and easy, as you can utilize the filter feature to only see the results of relevance.
In summer, Malta is perfect for beach activities and water sports. Hiking in the countryside offers a perception of rural Malta, specifically trekking along the coast of Gozo. We offer quality services for Malta car rental at competitive prices; pre-book your car at the earliest to enjoy discounted prices.
- Long-term Car Rental Malta: Renting a car in Malta for a longer duration of time is a good way to save extra money. In addition to long-term car hires, we provide rental vehicles on a weekly and monthly basis too, enabling you to book a car starting from 4 weeks to 6 months or more.
- One-day Car Rental Malta: With VIP Cars, if you want, you can rent cars for a day, but charges for the same don’t apply on an hourly basis since the minimum time to rent a car in Malta is 24 hours. Whether you need a car for an hour or a few hours, suppliers charge a one-day price.
Best Car Rental Companies in Malta
We work with a wide variety of rental car companies in Malta so that an extensive fleet of vehicle types can be made available on our booking engine at all times. Our partner suppliers offer these car categories at a range of prices; a complementing variety is also seen in the network of locations covered and the inclusions/add-ons offered by them (our partners provide all the basic inclusions like collision damage waiver and theft waiver for which you don’t have to pay anything, but in case of add-ons, like additional drivers, car seats and GPS, you have to pay an extra but a small fee).
The following are the rental car suppliers in Malta you can hire a car from at a low price with us.
AutoUnion
Budget
Hertz
Sicily By Car
Sixt
Popular Car Rental Types in Malta
What type of car rental should I book for my trip to Malta? The answer to this question totally depends on the type of trip you are planning. If you are basically visiting for the much-needed beach time, a convertible rental would be a great pick; for adventurers, a 4x4 is a good choice and if you are planning to indulge in water activities, & are bringing along a lot of equipment, renting an SUV in Malta will be a great idea.
Following are the car types that you can expect to find while searching for rental cars in Malta on VIP Cars:
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Cheap Car Rental Malta
Economy, mini, compact & sedan car rentals are some of the options that budget or solo travelers can compare on VIP Cars. These cars are cheap to rent and are great for city travel.
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Van Rental Malta
From 7, 8, & 9 seater passenger vans to 12 seater vans, on VIP Cars, you can look through a big fleet of minivans and vans. These are great for big groups and longer trips.
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SUV Rental Malta
On our booking engine, you can hire 4WD cars and jeep rentals. They are apt for adventurous enthusiasts who are planning to take a trip on a mountainous terrain.
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Luxury Car Rental Malta
Whether renting for business or leisure travel, with us you can choose from vehicles featuring brands like BMW, Mercedes, Rolls Royce, Porsche, etc. We also offer a variety of convertible rentals at affordable prices. Rent at least 3 months in advance to save more.
Top Rental Car Pick-up/Return Locations in Malta
Our car rental partners cover a wide network of locations in Malta which you can request as pick-up and drop-off points. However note that the most popular rental pick-up location in the country is Malta Airport, so if you are entering the country via the airport, it is advised that you book in advance; renting a car on the spot could turn out to be time-consuming and the options may also be limited. We have put together some of the top car rental locations in Malta; it is not the complete list but to view all the available points, head to our search form and check out all the pick-up and return points made available by our suppliers.
- Balzan Downtown
- Gozo Downtown
- Malta Airport
- Malta Downtown
- Mellieha Downtown
- Sliema Downtown
- St Julians Downtown
- Valletta Downtown
One-way Car Rental in Malta
Wish to return the rented vehicle to a different location than the one you picked it up from? The good news is that travelers can easily book domestic one-way car rentals within Malta. Note that the domestic one-way rental can be booked by using the 'Different drop-off location?’ option on our booking form and for this service, the suppliers charge a small per-day fee.
Listed below are some of the most popular one-way road trips travelers like to plan in their car rental after receiving it at Malta Airport. Although these are short one-day trips, they will be worth your time.
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Malta Airport to Mellieha
Distance: 27 km Route: Route 1 -
Malta Airport to Gozo Island
Distance: 41 km Route: Cirkewwa - Mgarr -
Malta Airport to Saint Paul's Bay
Distance: 21 km Route: Route 1 and Tul Il-Kosta/Route 1 -
Malta Airport to Saint Julian's
Distance: 11 km Route: Route 1
Top tips for a car rental in Malta
- Young children shorter than five feet in height must be seated in proper restraint systems; you can book one with the rental car at the time of booking.
- Malta Airport car rental is quite popular among travelers entering the island through the airway and hence is the top choice as a rental pick-up location among renters in Malta. If you are also arriving via Malta Airport, you can choose the same location as your rental pick-up point while booking a rental car.
- To unlock more savings on a car rental, try making a booking far in advance of your trip. This is one of the easiest ways to secure a cheaper deal and it will also offer you access to more and better deals.
- For added convenience and easy navigation, consider booking a GPS device as an add-on while making a rental reservation. Most suppliers provide it at a nominal daily price.
Malta Car Rentals - FAQs
Drivers need to be at least 21 to rent a car in Malta. However note that the minimum age may vary with the supplier, location, and car type that you are renting. You can read your preferred supplier’s Rental Terms for accurate information.
Also, all the drivers under the age of 25 are counted as young drivers and suppliers collect a Young Driver fee from them.
Yes, you can drive your rental car in Malta irrespective of your nationality – no matter whether your license is issued by the Australian, UK, or Canadian government, it just needs to be full and valid. (Temporary licenses and photocopies of the driver’s license are not acceptable and it is possible that the company might refuse to let you pick the rental car in such a case).
It is also recommended to accompany your domestic DL with an International Driving Permit (IDP).
The majority of rent-a-car companies request a credit card to block a refundable security amount. Note that the credit card produced at the desk must belong to the same person in whose name the booking has been made.
Other modes of payment like debit cards and cash are not widely accepted by suppliers. For more specificity, you can read through the supplier Rental Terms.
The car rental prices can be different for each supplier and the final cost is devised based on your trip details and other determinants like car category, season, etc. To get the best estimate of the car hire rates, conduct a search on our booking engine. We will display all the deals from the top suppliers at a much lower price.
You would need a full & valid driver’s license, an ID card or passport, and a credit card in the main driver’s name. Additionally, if your domestic driver’s license is in a non-Roman language, you must accompany it with an International Driving Permit (IDP).
VIP Cars offers a quick and easy comparison among Malta car rental deals. Just enter your trip details in our booking form and allow our system to generate a list of all the options made available by the most popular supplier. Go through all the rentals and compare them in terms of prices, reviews, and ratings to find and reserve a deal that best meets your requirements.
In most cases, you will be requested by the supplier during pick-up to submit a security deposit which will be refunded once you have returned the vehicle. The security deposit is collected using the main driver’s credit card, so make it a point to carry it along.
Hertz, Avis, Budget, Sixt, and Europcar are among the best companies delivering their impressive services in Malta. Most of them have their offices conveniently situated in Malta’s major locations, including Malta Airport. To enjoy rental services from top suppliers in Malta at cheap prices, explore our website now.