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Car Hire Malta International Airport (MLA)
Malta Intl Airport (MLA)
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Address
Desk In Park East Car Park, Luqa, MT
Phone
(356) 25677200
Hours of operation
Sun-Sat
07:30 AM - 02:00 AM
Location Information
AFTER-HOURS RETURNS
Park & lock the car. Place the completed contract & the keys in the key drop box. Remember to take your personal belongings with you.
LOCATION COMMENT
OUT OF HOURS FEE EUR25: 2000HRS – 0800HRS.
RESERVATION REMARK
Please be aware that an Out of Hours fee of €25 applies to all rental pick-ups at this location between 8pm and 8am.
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Find your perfect hire car at Malta International Airport
If you’re planning a trip to the stunning island of Malta, you’ll find booking an Avis hire car from Malta International Airport an easy way to explore this sunny Mediterranean paradise at your own pace.
Malta International Airport is in southwest Malta with good road access and within easy reach of the capital Valetta. This makes hiring and collecting a car from Malta Airport the ideal start to a road trip around the island.
But if your trip includes a shuttle to your hotel, you can also hire from resorts and hotels on Malta’s northeast coast as well as the ferry port at Gozo.
Whether you are travelling to Malta for business or leisure, our friendly, efficient Avis team at Malta International Airport is ready to provide the perfect rental car for your trip.
Book direct with Avis and you’ll benefit from flexible booking with free cancellation, a fleet of quality rental vehicles and speedy collection to get you on the road plus we’ve a free loyalty programme with a host of travel benefits you’ll love.
Where to find us
You’ll find our Avis counter at Malta Airport located in the arrivals hall just after baggage reclaim. Our Avis rental car collection is a short walk away in the Park East Car Park. When you return your car just follow signs to car rental return.
About Malta International Airport
Malta International Airport (MLA) also known as Valletta or Luqa Airport is the only international airport in Malta and welcomed more than 8 million passengers in 2024.
First established in the 1930s as RAF Luqa, Malta Airport opened as an international airport in 1958 and today serves 110 destinations in 36 countries mainly across Europe with a small number to the Middle East. Thanks to the island’s growing appeal as a year-round destination blessed with good weather and a rich history, culture and cuisine, Malta International Airport is a popular destination with plans for expansion and development to offer travelers unrivalled comfort and ease of access.
The airport is located inland just off Route 1, the main arterial road on Malta and Gozo (via ferry).
Tips for driving in Malta
If you are driving in Malta for the first time, make sure you familiarise yourself with the Malta driving rules before picking up your car. Malta is a small island and so traffic can get busy at peak times. Some key road rules in Malta include driving on the left, as in the UK and overtaking on the right. Dipped headlights must be always used. While hands-free mobile phone devices are allowed, they must be integrated with the car's controls and the driver must not touch the mobile device. It is forbidden to use the car horn in a built-up area between 11pm and 6am unless in danger.
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Malta car rental FAQs
The minimum age to rent a car with Avis in Malta is 21. Age restrictions also vary by vehicle and some selected car groups are not available to drivers under the age of 25.
There is currently no maximum age for hiring a rental car, so long as you have had a full, valid, licence for at least 1 year. Some additional steps may be required for those who are over the age of 75 on the date of the scheduled return. When you book, you’ll be told if there are any maximum age restrictions for the vehicle you request. If you’re not sure, please check your booking confirmation email – or call the reservations team.
To hire a car in Malta, you just need to bring your:
- Driving licence
- The credit card used to make your booking (if it's a high value vehicle two payment cards must be provided, one of which needs to be a credit card),
- Proof of any discount (such as a frequent flyer or Avis Preferred card),
- Photo ID for international rentals (such as a passport or driving licence) taken in the last 10 years.
One-way car rental with Avis makes it easy to go from A to B without driving full circle. That means you can collect your Avis hire car from Malta Airport and then return it to another Avis office in Malta. Many of our Avis locations offer a 24-hour drop-off facility, which makes a one-way car hire hassle-free and very user-friendly. Simply check out our many available one-way journeys and start planning your route. When you are ready to book, just specify your destination in the booking panel and we will arrange it for you.
Malta Airport is the only international airport in the country and the gateway to the island making it the ideal place to begin your hire car journey on Malta so you can save time and can head straight to your destination.
Renting a car at Malta International Airport gives you the freedom of independent travel as well as the opportunity to plan a Maltese road trip.
The Avis team at Malta Airport are experts on Malta and the surrounding area and can offer advice on the best routes to take and make your trip a smooth one from the moment you touch down.
Parking in Malta includes a range of options including central car parks and on-street parking, which is chargeable. Parking in major centres like Valletta can be difficult at peak times and so the best option is to find parking on the edge of town.
You can discover more details of zones and parking options from the island’s government.
How to get from Malta Airport to Valletta
From the Avis car park at Malta Airport to the centre of the island’s capital Valletta is a 8.8km drive of around 20-minute via Triq Giuseppe. Head northeast from the airport and take Route 6 following signs to the centre of the city.
Recommended day trips from Malta Airport
The islands of Malta, Gozo and Comino make up the Maltese archipelago and between them offer the complete package: beach life, culture and history. From the monuments and palaces of Valletta to the dive sites of Camino, Malta offers much to explore.
Gozo
By hire car, the island of Gozo can be reached in just under an hour and a half via the Cirkewwa-Mgarr route, which includes a short ferry crossing. More rugged and rural than Malta, Gozo is ideal for those looking for rest and relaxation. Several scuba diving sites are here too, as well as a range of historical landmarks and forts. Visit Ggantija, Malta’s best preserved prehistoric temple during your visit. For some fine examples of medieval fortified towns, head to Gozo’s Medina and Cittadella. The latter has been inhabited since the Bronze Age.
Bugibba, Qawra and St Paul’s Bay
Those in search of laid-back beach life will find it in abundance in Buggiba, one of Malta’s most popular resorts – just a 30-minute drive from Malta International Airport. Stretching along St Paul’s Bay, it offers plenty of nightlife options, including a cinema and selection of watersports. You’ll find a wide range of restaurants and cafes in Bugibba offering both national and international cuisine. The neighbouring resort of Qawra boasts similar attractions, and both have several diving centres.
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Renter Requirements
- Optional Coverages
- Credit Card Policies
- Debit Card Policies
- Drivers License
- Public Liability and Property Damage
- Age Requirements
- Fuel Policy
- Miscellaneous Information
- One Way Rentals
- Rental Options
- Returns
- Travel Into Other Countries
- Voucher
Damage Waiver (CDW)
In most cases, Damage Waiver is provided with the vehicle as standard. If it is included, it will be stated on your Rental Agreement Form (and in your booking confirmation).
Damage Waiver reduces the amount you pay for each clearly separate incident of damage if the vehicle is damaged (or the amount you pay to replace any keys, accessories or vehicle documents that are lost, stolen or damaged).
The amount you pay for each clearly separate incident of damage will be the lower of a) the applicable cost payable under the Theft, Loss, and Damages Policy; or b) the excess stated on your Rental Agreement Form.
Normally EUR 10.00 per day.
Super Damage Waiver (SCDW)
An excess reduction product which reduces your damage waiver excess to zero (or, if higher, the amount shown on your Rental Agreement Form).
Normally Between EUR 18.00 and EUR 30.00 per day.
Theft Protection waiver (TP)
In most cases, Theft Protection waiver is provided with the vehicle as standard. If it is included, it will be stated on your Rental Agreement Form (and in your booking confirmation).
Theft Protection waiver reduces the amount you pay if the vehicle is stolen during the rental period.
The amount you pay will be the lower of a) the applicable cost payable under the Theft, Loss, and Damages Policy; or b) the excess stated on your Rental Agreement Form.
Normally EUR 10.00 per day
Super Theft Protection waiver (STP)
An excess reduction product which reduces your theft protection excess to zero.
Normally Between EUR 18.00 and EUR 30.00 per day.
Windscreen protection Tyre & Third Party Waiver
This protection reduces the amount you pay to zero if the windscreen is damaged while you're renting the vehicle. Having windscreen protection also means you won't pay a Damage/Loss/Repair Processing Fee.
Normally EUR 7.50 per day.
Personal Accident Insurance (PAI)
Covers the driver of the vehicle and personal items in the vehicle in the event of an accident.
A maximum of EUR 10,000.00 in the event of death, loss of limbs or eyes or permanent total disability.
Normally EUR 750.00 per day
Roadside Assistance Plus
This product provides roadside assistance without any additional costs being charged if you break down as a result of vehicle failure you have caused (this includes lost keys).
Normally EUR 3.50 per day
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