Deposit, excess, debit cards, taking the car to Gozo and driver age for 21 rental companies — taken from each company's own published terms, checked 1 November 2026.
Quick answers
Yes, from some companies. Car Rentals Ltd, Daniel's Car Rentals, RentGo Malta and Dolmen Car Rental publish a no-deposit option — usually tied to their own full cover or to particular cars, so check the conditions on each company's page. Most others hold a deposit on your card.
Car Rentals Ltd · Daniel's Car Rentals · RentGo Malta · Dolmen Car Rental
Their published terms say Car Rentals Ltd, JS Car Hire, Malta Car Hire, MSG Car Hire, Goldcar and Mayjo Car Hire accept a debit card for the deposit. Easy Car Hire Malta, Malta Car Rentals, RentGo Malta, Green Motion and Hertz accept one only in some cases — for example with their own full cover, or alongside a credit card. Enterprise and Europcar say debit cards are not accepted.
Car Rentals Ltd · JS Car Hire · Malta Car Hire · MSG Car Hire · Goldcar · Mayjo Car Hire · Easy Car Hire Malta · Malta Car Rentals · RentGo Malta · Green Motion · Hertz
Usually, but it depends on the company. Daniel's Car Rentals, RentGo Malta, Carwiz Malta, Enterprise, Goldcar and Hertz say you can (some charge a fee). Many others don't mention it in their terms, so ask before you book — and note that some companies' roadside assistance doesn't cover Gozo. The car ferry runs from Ċirkewwa to Mġarr.
Daniel's Car Rentals · RentGo Malta · Carwiz Malta · Enterprise · Goldcar · Hertz
Yes. Dolmen Car Rental, Gozo Garage and Mayjo Car Hire are based on Gozo, and some deliver the car free to the Mġarr ferry terminal or your accommodation — so you can cross as a foot passenger and pick up a car on arrival.
Among the companies here that publish an amount, starting deposits range from €100 to €1,500 — and the amount often depends on the car and on whether you buy extra cover. The deposit is usually a hold on your card, released after you return the car.
Mayjo Car Hire · JS Car Hire · Malta Car Hire · Green Motion · Goldcar
Before you book
Malta
| Company | Deposit | Debit card | To Gozo | Min. age | Prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Car Rentals Ltd Qawra, Malta | No-deposit option | Yes | Not published | 21 | |
| Daniel's Car Rentals San Ġwann, Malta | No-deposit option | Not published | Allowed | 21 | |
| Easy Car Hire Malta Malta | From €1,500 | Sometimes | Not published | 21 | |
| JS Car Hire Santa Venera, Malta | From €150 | Yes | Not published | 25 | |
| Malta Car Hire Malta Airport | From €250 | Yes | Not published | 21 | Check prices |
| Malta Car Rentals Malta Airport | Varies | Sometimes | Not published | 21 | |
| MSG Car Hire San Ġwann, Malta | From €450 | Yes | Not published | 21 | |
| RentGo Malta Malta | No-deposit option | Sometimes | Allowed | 23 | |
| RentMeMalta St Paul's Bay, Malta | From €900 | Not published | Not published | — | |
| Avis Malta Airport · international brand | Not published | Not published | Not published | 21 | Check prices |
| Budget Malta Airport · international brand | Not published | Not published | Not published | — | Check prices |
| Carwiz Malta Attard, Malta · international brand | Varies | Not published | Allowed, with a fee | 21 | Check prices |
| Enterprise Malta Airport · international brand | From €600 | No | Allowed | — | Check prices |
| Europcar Malta Airport · international brand | Not published | No | Not published | — | Check prices |
| Goldcar Malta Airport · international brand | From €300 | Yes | Allowed | 21 | Check prices |
| Green Motion Malta Airport · international brand | From €250 | Sometimes | Not published | 21 | Check prices |
| Hertz Malta Airport · international brand | Varies | Sometimes | Allowed | 21 | Check prices |
| SIXT Malta Airport · international brand | Not published | Not published | Not published | 21 | Check prices |
"Deposit" is the lowest amount a company states — it often depends on the car and the cover you buy. Open a company for the full terms and the source. "Check prices" opens that company on DiscoverCars, our booking partner; CarsMT may earn a commission if you book.
Based on Gozo
| Company | Deposit | Debit card | To Malta | Min. age | Prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dolmen Car Rental Qala, Gozo | No-deposit option | Not published | Not published | 21 | |
| Gozo Garage Victoria, Gozo | Varies | Not published | Allowed | 21 | |
| Mayjo Car Hire Victoria, Gozo | From €100 | Yes | Restricted | — |
"Deposit" is the lowest amount a company states — it often depends on the car and the cover you buy. Open a company for the full terms and the source. "Check prices" opens that company on DiscoverCars, our booking partner; CarsMT may earn a commission if you book.
How we collected this
Each company's entry is a plain-English summary of what that company publishes on its own website — its rental terms, FAQ or location page, linked on every company page with the date we checked it. If a company doesn't publish something, we say so rather than guess. Terms change, so always read the final terms before you pay.
This isn't a ranking: there are no scores, and no company has paid to be listed or placed. Companies are sorted by island, then local firms before international brands, then A–Z. We add more companies as we check their terms.
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