Car hire at Malta Airport
SmartRents is a car hire comparison site: for Malta Airport it puts 124 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.
124 offers from SEK 40/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 SEK 40 per day (SEK 120 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: 50 offers with automatic transmission within 10 km, from SEK 276 for 3 days.
Is there a 7-seater at Malta Airport?
Yes: 13 offers with 7 or more seats within 10 km, from SEK 1125 for 3 days.
How much is the deposit at Malta Airport?
Half of the offers ask for a deposit of SEK 17 561 or less; 0 of 124 ask for SEK 3 000 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?
124 of the 124 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 Swedish kronor on the partner's site, which handles payment and support. We charge no extra fees.
124 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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Nissan Juke or similar
Manual · 5 seats · 3 bags · SUV
Outside the terminal · Malta flygplats, 1 km · 1 min walk
unlimited mileage · free cancellation
SEK 624 for 3 daysSEK 208/day
View offerSEK 624 for 3 days
SEK 208/day
Peugeot 3008 4x4 or similar
Automatic · 5 seats · 4 bags · SUV
Outside the terminal · Malta flygplats, 1 km · 2 min walk
unlimited mileage · free cancellation · Customer rating 8.1/10
SEK 1390 for 3 daysSEK 463/day
View offerSEK 1390 for 3 days
SEK 463/day
Nissan Juke or similar
Manual · 5 seats · 3 bags · SUV
Outside the terminal · Malta flygplats, 1 km · 13 min walk
unlimited mileage · free cancellation
SEK 699 for 3 daysSEK 233/day
View offerSEK 699 for 3 days
SEK 233/day
Citroen C3 Aircross or similar
Manual · 5 seats · 3 bags · SUV
Outside the terminal · Malta flygplats, 1 km · 13 min walk
unlimited mileage · free cancellation · Customer rating 8.1/10
SEK 2978 for 3 daysSEK 993/day
View offerSEK 2978 for 3 days
SEK 993/day
Kia Stonic or similar
Automatic · 5 seats · 3 bags · SUV
Outside the terminal · Malta flygplats, 1 km · 13 min walk
unlimited mileage · free cancellation · Customer rating 8.1/10
SEK 3679 for 3 daysSEK 1226/day
View offerSEK 3679 for 3 days
SEK 1226/day
BMW X1 or similar
Automatic · 5 seats · 5 bags · SUV
Outside the terminal · Malta flygplats, 1 km · 13 min walk
unlimited mileage · free cancellation · Customer rating 8.1/10
SEK 7650 for 3 daysSEK 2550/day
View offerSEK 7650 for 3 days
SEK 2550/day
Kia Stonic or similar
Manual · 5 seats · 3 bags · SUV
Outside the terminal · Malta flygplats, 1 km · 16 min walk
unlimited mileage · free cancellation
SEK 346 for 3 daysSEK 115/day
View offerSEK 346 for 3 days
SEK 115/day
Kia Stonic or similar
Manual · 5 seats · 3 bags · SUV
Outside the terminal · Malta flygplats, 1 km · 16 min walk
unlimited mileage · free cancellation
SEK 389 for 3 daysSEK 130/day
View offerSEK 389 for 3 days
SEK 130/day
Opel Mokka or similar
Manual · 5 seats · 4 bags · SUV
Outside the terminal · Malta flygplats, 1 km · 16 min walk
unlimited mileage · free cancellation
SEK 495 for 3 daysSEK 165/day
View offerSEK 495 for 3 days
SEK 165/day
Citroen C3 Aircross or similar
Automatic · 5 seats · 3 bags · SUV
Outside the terminal · Malta flygplats, 1 km · 16 min walk
unlimited mileage · free cancellation · Customer rating 8.3/10
SEK 739 for 3 daysSEK 246/day
View offerSEK 739 for 3 days
SEK 246/day
Opel Mokka or similar
Manual · 5 seats · 4 bags · SUV
Outside the terminal · Malta flygplats, 1 km · 17 min walk
unlimited mileage · free cancellation
SEK 642 for 3 daysSEK 214/day
View offerSEK 642 for 3 days
SEK 214/day
Ford Puma or similar
Manual · 5 seats · 3 bags · SUV
Outside the terminal · Malta flygplats, 1 km · 17 min walk
unlimited mileage · free cancellation
SEK 849 for 3 daysSEK 283/day
View offerSEK 849 for 3 days
SEK 283/day
Ford Puma or similar
Manual · 5 seats · 3 bags · SUV
Outside the terminal · Malta flygplats, 1 km · 17 min walk
unlimited mileage · free cancellation · Customer rating 8.0/10
SEK 1040 for 3 daysSEK 347/day
View offerSEK 1040 for 3 days
SEK 347/day
Peugeot 3008 or similar
Automatic · 5 seats · 4 bags · SUV
Outside the terminal · Malta flygplats, 1 km · 17 min walk
unlimited mileage · free cancellation · Customer rating 9.1/10
SEK 3004 for 3 daysSEK 1001/day
View offerSEK 3004 for 3 days
SEK 1001/day