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Popular car types in Malta

Explore the most popular car models available for rent in Malta and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car rental companies and was last updated on 7 April 2026.
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Economy

Economy

AED 60+

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Compact

Compact

AED 95+

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Mini

Mini

AED 57+

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Compact SUV

Compact SUV

AED 102+

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Compact estate car

Compact estate car

AED 119+

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Cheapflights insights for Malta car rentals

Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Malta, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.

How far in advance should I hire a car in Malta?

To get the best deal on car hire in Malta, book about 30 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around AED 92, which is about 170% cheaper than the typical rate.

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What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Malta?

Planning to hire a car in Malta? January is the cheapest month, costing about AED 96 per day. In contrast, August is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of AED 187. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

AED 96

February

AED 102

March

AED 104

April

AED 156

May

AED 114

June

AED 129

July

AED 160

August

AED 187

September

AED 114

October

AED 133

November

AED 107

December

AED 98

What car do most people hire in Malta?

Mini cars (Class Mini Car, for example) are the most popular in Malta. Economy (Opel Corsa) and Passenger van (Opel Zafira Tourer) cars are also often chosen by our users when visiting Malta.

Which car hire company has the most locations in Malta?

In Malta, 1First Car Rental, Malta First Car Hire, and Suncar Rent a Car have 9 locations, more than any other rental company in the area.

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Top rental agencies in Malta

Explore the leading car rental agencies in Malta known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car rental companies in Malta. Reviews were last updated on 7 April 2026.

Budget

7.6
Good
2 reviews•6 locations
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Cleanliness

7.9

Comfort

8.3

Overall

7.6

Pick-up/drop-off

8.3

Value

8.3

Hertz

3.6
Poor
8 reviews•6 locations
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Cleanliness

6.8

Comfort

4.2

Overall

3.6

Pick-up/drop-off

4.6

Value

3.8

CB Rentals Malta

6 locations
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1First Car Rental

9 locations
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Drifter Car Rentals

8 locations
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Thrifty

1 review•7 locations
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Sunnycars

7 locations
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Best Buy

7 locations
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Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Malta, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 7 April 2026.

  • What is the cheapest city to get a rental car in Malta?

    When visiting Malta, it is typically cheapest to rent your car in Luqa where rental cars typically will cost around AED 49/day (0% less than the country average). The absolute cheapest rental car price in Malta was found in Luqa for just AED 28/day.

  • What side of the road do you drive on in Malta?

    Cars in Malta are to be driven on the left side of the road.

Car rentals by fuel type in Malta

Browse car rentals by fuel type in Malta. Currently, Hybrid cars are the cheapest to rent in Malta. Deals were last updated on 7 April 2026.
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Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Malta. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Hybrid being the cheapest (AED 30+).

Hybrid

Hybrid

AED 30+

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Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

AED 34+

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