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
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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 122 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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Peugeot Traveller or similar
Manual · 9 seats · 5 bags · People carrier
Outside the terminal · Malta Lentokenttä, 1 km · 1 min walk
unlimited mileage · free cancellation · Deposit €300
€98 for 3 days€33/day
View offer€98 for 3 days
€33/day
Peugeot Rifter or similar
Manual · 7 seats · 5 bags · People carrier
Outside the terminal · Malta Lentokenttä, 1 km · 2 min walk
unlimited mileage · free cancellation · Customer rating 8.1/10
€113 for 3 days€38/day
View offer€113 for 3 days
€38/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
Peugeot Traveller or similar
Manual · 7 seats · 5 bags · People carrier
Outside the terminal · Malta Lentokenttä, 1 km · 16 min walk
unlimited mileage · free cancellation
€107 for 3 days€36/day
View offer€107 for 3 days
€36/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
€121 for 3 days€40/day
View offer€121 for 3 days
€40/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
Nissan NV200 or similar
Manual · 7 seats · 5 bags · People carrier
Outside the terminal · Malta Lentokenttä, 1 km · 17 min walk
unlimited mileage · free cancellation · Customer rating 8.0/10
€208 for 3 days€69/day
View offer€208 for 3 days
€69/day
Nissan NV200 or similar
Manual · 7 seats · 5 bags · People carrier
Outside the terminal · Malta Lentokenttä, 1 km · 17 min walk
unlimited mileage · free cancellation
€233 for 3 days€78/day
View offer€233 for 3 days
€78/day
Peugeot Expert or similar
Manual · 9 seats · 5 bags · People carrier
Outside the terminal · Malta Lentokenttä, 1 km · 17 min walk
unlimited mileage · free cancellation · Customer rating 8.0/10
€297 for 3 days€99/day
View offer€297 for 3 days
€99/day
Peugeot Expert or similar
Manual · 9 seats · 5 bags · People carrier
Outside the terminal · Malta Lentokenttä, 1 km · 17 min walk
unlimited mileage · free cancellation
€382 for 3 days€127/day
View offer€382 for 3 days
€127/day
Ford Tourneo or similar
Manual · 9 seats · 5 bags · People carrier
Outside the terminal · Malta Lentokenttä, 1 km · 17 min walk
unlimited mileage · free cancellation
€439 for 3 days€146/day
View offer€439 for 3 days
€146/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
Citroen Dispatch or similar
Manual · 9 seats · 5 bags · People carrier
Outside the terminal · Malta Lentokenttä, 1 km · 17 min walk
unlimited mileage · free cancellation · Customer rating 8.0/10
€463 for 3 days€154/day
View offer€463 for 3 days
€154/day