Malta International Airport (MLA) Car Hire

Malta International Airport (MLA)

Location Details

Malta International Airport
Luqa, MT, LQA 4000

Pick-Up Service Unavailable
After-Hours Returns Available

Directions from Terminal

The rental counter is located in the Car Rental Centre.

Rental Policies

All additional drivers must meet all hiring requirements. All additional drivers must appear at the hire counter, present their driving licence and sign the hire agreement. Additional drivers can be added to the contract at any time during the hire, but only at the pick-up location. An additional driver fee of 12.00 EUR per day applies. The maximum fee is 144.00 EUR.

After Hours Pickup is available. Additional service fees will apply.

The minimum age requirement to hire all vehicles is 25 years old. The maximum age to rent is 75 years old. Hirers between the age of 21 and 24 may hire the categories Mini and Economy. A young driver fee of 18.00 EUR per day applies to all hirers between the age of 21 and 24. Young drivers must have held their driving licence for a minimum of 1 year.

It is not permitted to drive a vehicle outside the islands of Malta and/or Gozo.

Delivery an Collection are available on request. Please contact the rental branch for further information. Additional charges for delivery and collection are applicable. 

Collision Damage Waiver with Theft Protection (CDWTP) reduces the excess in the event of damage or theft of the vehicle. If CDWTP is not included in the reservation, it is available for purchase at the hire counter. If purchased or included in the reservation, the car categories Mini and Economy have a €1200 excess; Compact and Compact SUVs have a €1500 excess; for Intermediate SUVs, Premium, Luxury and Passenger Vans, the excess is €2000.  Before purchasing CDWTP, it is advisable to determine if the hirer's personal coverage is adequate to cover damage, theft, loss of revenue, administration fees, diminishment of value and any towing, storage or impound fees. If CDWTP is declined, the hirer will be required to pay these charges and seek compensation through their carrier of personal coverage. CDWTP is not insurance.

Unless prepaid fuel was purchased, the vehicle must be returned with the same fuel level as provided at the start of the hire, as indicated in the hire agreement. If the vehicle is returned with less fuel, the cost for the missing fuel will be charged at 2.00 EUR per litre, along with an administration fee of 35 EUR (VAT included).

All major credit cards, issued by either American Express, Mastercard and Visa are accepted.
Debit Cards, prepaid cards, cash, checks, Diners Club and Discover Card are not accepted.
All cards presented must be in the renter's name. A security deposit plus the estimated cost of the rental will be taken at the time of rental.
The deposit is 600 EUR for the categories Mini, Economy, Compact (including SUVs) and 750 EUR for the categories Intermediate, Standard, Premium and Luxury (including SUV and Vans).

Roadside Assistance Protection (RAP) is an optional 24-hour emergency service including provision of a replacement vehicle in case of lost vehicle key, shipping of the key, on-site assistance in case of tyre breakdowns, towing service, forced unlocking of the vehicle if the keys are locked inside and jump-start assistance. The hirer pays a daily fee that covers all roadside assistance services. Before purchasing RAP, it is advisable to determine if the hirer's personal coverage is adequate to cover these charges. If RAP is declined, the hirer will be required to pay any applicable charges and to seek compensation from their carrier of their personal coverage. RAP is not insurance.

All drivers must present a full valid driving license. If the driving license is written in a language and characters different to those of the country of rental, an International Driving Permit is also required. Renters are advised to check whether local authorities require foreign drivers to present an International Driving Permit to avoid the risk of potential fines. Renters with licenses from countries who are not part of the International Driving Permit Agreement should carry a certified translation.
All renters must provide a valid identity card or passport.
Non-EU licenses are valid for up to 6 months based on the date of the stamp in the renter’s passport. After six months, an EU issued driving license is legally required.
Please note that we reserve the right to request additional ID or conduct further identification checks if needed which may include an identity check with an external  organisation.
Visitors to Malta must also provide proof of return travel and accommodation information while in Malta.
The driving license must have been issued by authorized authorities at least 12 months before the date of the commencement of the rental.

Third Party Liability insurance is mandatory by law and included with all rental rates. Liability insurance covers per accident, personal injury or death and property damage up to a certain figure established by our insurers. Third Party insurance cover amounts are adjusted each year from the 1st of January. The liability insurance does not cover injury to the driver of the rental vehicle but third parties, passengers, are covered. It also does not cover the renter’s property or cover damages to a connected vehicle on the rental like a caravan or trailer.

Malta International Airport (MLA) Car Hire FAQs

For additional questions, please visit our main car hire FAQs page.