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Local tips
Practical pointers from the CarsMT team in Malta, so there are no surprises at the rental desk.
Most rental companies in Malta operate from Malta International Airport in Luqa. Some have desks in the arrivals hall; others meet you there and walk you to their cars, which are often kept in the Park East rental car park a short walk from the terminal. Your booking voucher tells you which applies and where to go — it's worth reading before you land.
Not every company's desk is open around the clock. If your flight lands late at night or very early, check the pick-up hours in the conditions before you book, and add your flight number so the company knows if you're delayed.
The airport is in the south-centre of Malta, so nowhere is far: roughly 15–20 minutes to Valletta, 20–30 minutes to Sliema and St Julian's, and 45 minutes to an hour to Mellieħa or the Gozo ferry at Ċirkewwa — longer in rush-hour traffic.
Allow extra time to return the car, have it checked and walk back to departures — rental returns and terminal traffic can both be slow in summer. Top up the tank at a petrol station near the airport if you're on a full-to-full policy.
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Questions
Yes. Malta International Airport (MLA) in Luqa is where most rental companies in Malta are based, both international brands and Maltese firms. Some have desks in the arrivals hall; others meet you there and take you to their cars nearby. Search above to see every company with cars at the airport for your dates.
If you want a car for your whole stay, picking up at the airport is usually simplest: you skip the taxi to your hotel, and the airport has the widest choice of companies and cars. If you only want a car for a few days, renting from your hotel area later can work out cheaper — many companies deliver in Sliema and St Julian's.
Add your flight number when you book, so the company can see if you land late. How long they'll wait, and whether there's an out-of-hours charge, depends on the company — it's in the rental conditions you see before you pay.
Many companies allow it within Malta — for example, returning to their office or your hotel — but some charge a one-way or delivery fee. Choose a different return location in the search to see which companies offer it and what it costs.
Yes, especially for summer and school holidays. Malta's rental fleet is limited, so automatics, larger cars and the cheapest deals go first. Most bookings can be cancelled free, so booking early costs you little if your plans change.
Updated October 2026 by the CarsMT team in Malta. About us
Other pick-up points
Read our full guide to renting a car in Malta — documents, insurance, parking and taking the car to Gozo.
Compare Malta's rental companies — deposits, debit cards and Gozo rules from their own terms.
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