Car hire at Malta Airport
SmartRents is a car hire comparison site: for Malta Airport it puts 122 offers from 16 rental companies within 10 km in a single list, each with its final price, deposit and excess. All with free cancellation and unlimited mileage.
122 offers from €4/day · prices for 8 Nov → 11 Nov
See the offers ↓Good to know at Malta Airport
Hire cars are collected at Park East
Pre-booked hire cars are collected from the rental offices on Level 1 (lower) of the Park East car park. Park East is a separate building about a 3-minute walk from the terminal: follow the 'RENTAL CARS' signs, floor markings and lift signs.
Source: Malta International Airport · Checked on 30 October 2026
First 10 minutes free in the airport car parks
The first 10 minutes in any of the airport car parks are free; after that you pay the rate for the relevant time band. After the first 24 hours, every additional day or part of a day is charged in full.
Source: Malta International Airport · Checked on 30 October 2026
Drive on the left: 80 km/h open road, 50 km/h in towns
In Malta and Gozo you drive on the left. Unless road signs say otherwise, the speed limit is 80 km/h on the open road and 50 km/h in built-up areas.
Source: Visit Malta (Malta Tourism Authority) · Checked on 30 October 2026
English road signs; national licences accepted
All road signs in Malta are in English. Both national and international driving licences are accepted.
Source: Visit Malta (Malta Tourism Authority) · Checked on 30 October 2026
Valletta: park outside the city
Driving in Valletta is tricky, with tight corners, one-way streets and limited parking. Malta's tourism authority recommends parking outside the city; a Park-and-Ride in Floriana runs regular shuttle buses to and from Castille Place.
Source: Visit Malta (Malta Tourism Authority) · Checked on 30 October 2026
Free public car parks with attendants
Transport Malta runs a number of public car parks around Malta and Gozo, staffed by attendants. Parking there is free of charge, though you may give the attendant a tip if you wish.
Source: Visit Malta (Malta Tourism Authority) · Checked on 30 October 2026
Gozo ferry: no reservations, ticket paid in Gozo
The Gozo Channel ferry takes no reservations: cars queue in the marshalling areas at Ċirkewwa (Malta) and Mġarr (Gozo) and board first come, first served. The car-and-driver round-trip ticket is bought online or at the Mġarr vehicle ticket booths and is checked at Mġarr before the crossing back.
Source: Gozo Channel · Checked on 30 October 2026
Questions about car hire at Malta Airport
How much does a hire car cost at Malta Airport?
The cheapest offer we found costs €4 per day (€11 for 3 days, 8 Nov → 11 Nov): Fiat 500 or similar. The price may differ for your dates.
Can I rent an automatic at Malta Airport?
Yes: 45 offers with automatic transmission within 10 km, from €24 for 3 days.
Is there a 7-seater at Malta Airport?
Yes: 14 offers with 7 or more seats within 10 km, from €98 for 3 days.
How much is the deposit at Malta Airport?
Half of the offers ask for a deposit of €1 600 or less; 9 of 121 ask for €300 or less. The deposit is blocked on the main driver's card at pick-up and released after the return.
Can I cancel for free?
122 of the 122 offers have free cancellation. Each offer shows whether it applies.
Where do I book the car?
SmartRents compares the offers; you book and pay in euros on the partner's site, which handles payment and support. We charge no extra fees.
122 offers from 16 rental companies within 10 km of Malta Airport, for a 3-day rental (8 Nov → 11 Nov). Prices updated: 1 November 2026. You book on the partner's site, which handles payment and support.
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Kia Picanto or similar
Automatic · 5 seats · 1 bag · Mini
Outside the terminal · Malta Lentokenttä, 1 km · 1 min walk
unlimited mileage · free cancellation · Deposit €300
€24 for 3 days€8/day
View offer€24 for 3 days
€8/day
Citroen C3 or similar
Automatic · 5 seats · 2 bags · Economy
Outside the terminal · Malta Lentokenttä, 1 km · 1 min walk
unlimited mileage · free cancellation · Deposit €300
€29 for 3 days€10/day
View offer€29 for 3 days
€10/day
Toyota Yaris or similar
Automatic · 5 seats · 2 bags · Economy
Outside the terminal · Malta Lentokenttä, 1 km · 1 min walk
unlimited mileage · free cancellation
€48 for 3 days€16/day
View offer€48 for 3 days
€16/day
Renault Captur or similar
Automatic · 5 seats · 2 bags · Compact
Outside the terminal · Malta Lentokenttä, 1 km · 1 min walk
unlimited mileage · free cancellation
€73 for 3 days€24/day
View offer€73 for 3 days
€24/day
Hyundai i20 or similar
Automatic · 5 seats · 2 bags · Economy
Outside the terminal · Malta Lentokenttä, 1 km · 2 min walk
unlimited mileage · free cancellation · Customer rating 8.1/10
€43 for 3 days€14/day
View offer€43 for 3 days
€14/day
Kia Ceed or similar
Automatic · 5 seats · 4 bags · Estate
Outside the terminal · Malta Lentokenttä, 1 km · 2 min walk
unlimited mileage · free cancellation · Customer rating 8.1/10
€95 for 3 days€32/day
View offer€95 for 3 days
€32/day
Citroen Berlingo or similar
Automatic · 7 seats · 4 bags · People carrier
Outside the terminal · Malta Lentokenttä, 1 km · 2 min walk
unlimited mileage · free cancellation · Customer rating 8.1/10
€139 for 3 days€46/day
View offer€139 for 3 days
€46/day
Toyota Aygo or similar
Automatic · 4 seats · 1 bag · Mini
Outside the terminal · Malta Lentokenttä, 1 km · 13 min walk
unlimited mileage · free cancellation
€33 for 3 days€11/day
View offer€33 for 3 days
€11/day
Toyota Yaris or similar
Automatic · 5 seats · 2 bags · Compact
Outside the terminal · Malta Lentokenttä, 1 km · 13 min walk
unlimited mileage · free cancellation
€42 for 3 days€14/day
View offer€42 for 3 days
€14/day
Toyota Yaris or similar
Automatic · 5 seats · 2 bags · Economy
Outside the terminal · Malta Lentokenttä, 1 km · 13 min walk
unlimited mileage · free cancellation · Customer rating 8.1/10
€260 for 3 days€87/day
View offer€260 for 3 days
€87/day
BMW X1 or similar
Automatic · 5 seats · 5 bags · SUV
Outside the terminal · Malta Lentokenttä, 1 km · 13 min walk
unlimited mileage · free cancellation · Customer rating 8.1/10
€667 for 3 days€222/day
View offer€667 for 3 days
€222/day
Volkswagen T-Roc Cabrio or similar
Automatic · 4 seats · 1 bag · Convertible
Outside the terminal · Malta Lentokenttä, 1 km · 13 min walk
unlimited mileage · free cancellation · Customer rating 8.1/10
€667 for 3 days€222/day
View offer€667 for 3 days
€222/day
Hyundai i10 or similar
Automatic · 5 seats · 1 bag · Mini
Outside the terminal · Malta Lentokenttä, 1 km · 16 min walk
unlimited mileage · free cancellation
€26 for 3 days€9/day
View offer€26 for 3 days
€9/day
Hyundai i20 or similar
Automatic · 5 seats · 2 bags · Economy
Outside the terminal · Malta Lentokenttä, 1 km · 16 min walk
unlimited mileage · free cancellation
€28 for 3 days€9/day
View offer€28 for 3 days
€9/day
Hyundai i10 or similar
Automatic · 5 seats · 1 bag · Mini
Outside the terminal · Malta Lentokenttä, 1 km · 16 min walk
unlimited mileage · free cancellation
€29 for 3 days€10/day
View offer€29 for 3 days
€10/day
Hyundai i20 or similar
Automatic · 5 seats · 2 bags · Economy
Outside the terminal · Malta Lentokenttä, 1 km · 16 min walk
unlimited mileage · free cancellation
€31 for 3 days€10/day
View offer€31 for 3 days
€10/day
Hyundai i10 or similar
Automatic · 5 seats · 1 bag · Mini
Outside the terminal · Malta Lentokenttä, 1 km · 16 min walk
unlimited mileage · free cancellation · Customer rating 8.3/10
€32 for 3 days€11/day
View offer€32 for 3 days
€11/day
Opel Corsa or similar
Automatic · 5 seats · 2 bags · Economy
Outside the terminal · Malta Lentokenttä, 1 km · 16 min walk
unlimited mileage · free cancellation · Customer rating 8.3/10
€51 for 3 days€17/day
View offer€51 for 3 days
€17/day
Hyundai i20 or similar
Automatic · 5 seats · 2 bags · Economy
Outside the terminal · Malta Lentokenttä, 1 km · 16 min walk
unlimited mileage · free cancellation
€51 for 3 days€17/day
View offer€51 for 3 days
€17/day
Fiat 600 or similar
Automatic · 5 seats · 2 bags · Compact
Outside the terminal · Malta Lentokenttä, 1 km · 16 min walk
unlimited mileage · free cancellation
€60 for 3 days€20/day
View offer€60 for 3 days
€20/day
Peugeot 308 Estate or similar
Automatic · 5 seats · 3 bags · Estate
Outside the terminal · Malta Lentokenttä, 1 km · 16 min walk
unlimited mileage · free cancellation
€60 for 3 days€20/day
View offer€60 for 3 days
€20/day
Fiat 600 or similar
Automatic · 5 seats · 2 bags · Compact
Outside the terminal · Malta Lentokenttä, 1 km · 16 min walk
unlimited mileage · free cancellation
€67 for 3 days€22/day
View offer€67 for 3 days
€22/day
Ford Focus Estate or similar
Automatic · 5 seats · 3 bags · Estate
Outside the terminal · Malta Lentokenttä, 1 km · 16 min walk
unlimited mileage · free cancellation · Customer rating 8.3/10
€127 for 3 days€42/day
View offer€127 for 3 days
€42/day
Citroen SpaceTourer or similar
Automatic · 9 seats · 5 bags · People carrier
Outside the terminal · Malta Lentokenttä, 1 km · 16 min walk
unlimited mileage · free cancellation
€135 for 3 days€45/day
View offer€135 for 3 days
€45/day
Toyota Aygo or similar
Automatic · 4 seats · 1 bag · Mini
Outside the terminal · Malta Lentokenttä, 1 km · 17 min walk
unlimited mileage · free cancellation · Customer rating 8.0/10
€30 for 3 days€10/day
View offer€30 for 3 days
€10/day
Toyota Aygo or similar
Automatic · 4 seats · 1 bag · Mini
Outside the terminal · Malta Lentokenttä, 1 km · 17 min walk
unlimited mileage · free cancellation
€32 for 3 days€11/day
View offer€32 for 3 days
€11/day
Hyundai i10 or similar
Automatic · 5 seats · 1 bag · Mini
Outside the terminal · Malta Lentokenttä, 1 km · 17 min walk
unlimited mileage · free cancellation
€35 for 3 days€12/day
View offer€35 for 3 days
€12/day
Kia Picanto or similar
Automatic · 5 seats · 1 bag · Mini
Outside the terminal · Malta Lentokenttä, 1 km · 17 min walk
unlimited mileage · free cancellation
€35 for 3 days€12/day
View offer€35 for 3 days
€12/day
Kia Picanto or similar
Automatic · 4 seats · 1 bag · Mini
Outside the terminal · Malta Lentokenttä, 1 km · 17 min walk
unlimited mileage · free cancellation · Customer rating 8.0/10
€37 for 3 days€12/day
View offer€37 for 3 days
€12/day
Opel Corsa or similar
Automatic · 5 seats · 2 bags · Economy
Outside the terminal · Malta Lentokenttä, 1 km · 17 min walk
unlimited mileage · free cancellation
€39 for 3 days€13/day
View offer€39 for 3 days
€13/day
Hyundai i20 or similar
Automatic · 5 seats · 2 bags · Economy
Outside the terminal · Malta Lentokenttä, 1 km · 17 min walk
unlimited mileage · free cancellation
€39 for 3 days€13/day
View offer€39 for 3 days
€13/day
Hyundai i20 or similar
Automatic · 5 seats · 2 bags · Economy
Outside the terminal · Malta Lentokenttä, 1 km · 17 min walk
unlimited mileage · free cancellation · Customer rating 8.0/10
€43 for 3 days€14/day
View offer€43 for 3 days
€14/day
Toyota Aygo or similar
Automatic · 5 seats · 1 bag · Mini
Outside the terminal · Malta Lentokenttä, 1 km · 17 min walk
unlimited mileage · free cancellation · Customer rating 9.1/10
€52 for 3 days€17/day
View offer€52 for 3 days
€17/day
Peugeot 208 or similar
Automatic · 5 seats · 2 bags · Economy
Outside the terminal · Malta Lentokenttä, 1 km · 17 min walk
unlimited mileage · free cancellation · Customer rating 8.9/10
€63 for 3 days€21/day
View offer€63 for 3 days
€21/day
Peugeot 208 or similar
Automatic · 5 seats · 2 bags · Economy
Outside the terminal · Malta Lentokenttä, 1 km · 17 min walk
unlimited mileage · free cancellation · Customer rating 9.1/10
€68 for 3 days€23/day
View offer€68 for 3 days
€23/day
Kia Stonic or similar
Automatic · 5 seats · 2 bags · Compact
Outside the terminal · Malta Lentokenttä, 1 km · 17 min walk
unlimited mileage · free cancellation · Customer rating 8.9/10
€97 for 3 days€32/day
View offer€97 for 3 days
€32/day
Kia Stonic or similar
Automatic · 5 seats · 2 bags · Compact
Outside the terminal · Malta Lentokenttä, 1 km · 17 min walk
unlimited mileage · free cancellation · Customer rating 9.1/10
€100 for 3 days€33/day
View offer€100 for 3 days
€33/day
Hyundai I20 or similar
Automatic · 5 seats · 2 bags · Economy
Outside the terminal · Malta Lentokenttä, 1 km · 17 min walk
unlimited mileage · free cancellation · Customer rating 8.0/10
€118 for 3 days€39/day
View offer€118 for 3 days
€39/day
Citroen C3 Aircross or similar
Automatic · 7 seats · 2 bags · People carrier
Outside the terminal · Malta Lentokenttä, 1 km · 17 min walk
unlimited mileage · free cancellation · Customer rating 8.9/10
€146 for 3 days€49/day
View offer€146 for 3 days
€49/day
Citroen C3 Aircross or similar
Automatic · 7 seats · 2 bags · People carrier
Outside the terminal · Malta Lentokenttä, 1 km · 17 min walk
unlimited mileage · free cancellation · Customer rating 9.1/10
€151 for 3 days€50/day
View offer€151 for 3 days
€50/day
Hyundai i20 or similar
Automatic · 5 seats · 2 bags · Economy
Outside the terminal · Malta Lentokenttä, 1 km · 17 min walk
unlimited mileage · free cancellation
€153 for 3 days€51/day
View offer€153 for 3 days
€51/day
Peugeot 308 Estate or similar
Automatic · 5 seats · 4 bags · Estate
Outside the terminal · Malta Lentokenttä, 1 km · 17 min walk
unlimited mileage · free cancellation
€175 for 3 days€58/day
View offer€175 for 3 days
€58/day
Peugeot 3008 or similar
Automatic · 5 seats · 4 bags · SUV
Outside the terminal · Malta Lentokenttä, 1 km · 17 min walk
unlimited mileage · free cancellation · Customer rating 9.1/10
€262 for 3 days€87/day
View offer€262 for 3 days
€87/day
Volvo XC40 or similar
Automatic · 5 seats · 4 bags · Premium
Outside the terminal · Malta Lentokenttä, 1 km · 17 min walk
unlimited mileage · free cancellation
€332 for 3 days€111/day
View offer€332 for 3 days
€111/day
Ford Transit or similar
Automatic · 9 seats · 5 bags · People carrier
Outside the terminal · Malta Lentokenttä, 1 km · 17 min walk
unlimited mileage · free cancellation
€454 for 3 days€151/day
View offer€454 for 3 days
€151/day