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Valletta (Downtown), Valletta, Malta

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Travel information

Languages

Maltese, English, Italian

Currency

EUR

Drive on

Left-hand side

Country code

+356

Average car rental length

2 days

Speed limit within town

35–50 km/h or 22–31 mph

Speed limit out of town

80 km/h or 50 mph

Acceptable limit of BAC

0.05%

Average gas price

$1.50 per liter or $5.68 per gallon

Lowest gas price

$1.50 per liter or $5.68 per gallon

Highest gas price

$1.50 per liter or $5.68 per gallon

Top location near Valletta (Downtown)

Malta Luqa Airportfrom $3.07 per day
5.5 km / 3.42 miles away

Map of top car rental locations

Malta First Car Hire

Excelsior Hotel, Republic Street, Valletta

When to book in Valletta (Downtown) and for how long?

When are car rental prices the lowest in Valletta (Downtown)?

The cost of renting a car in Valletta (Downtown) varies by season. The table and graph below can help you find the best time of year to save on a rental car.

Saver's insights

Cheapest monthFebruary

Most expensive month May

Average rental costs per day in Valletta (Downtown)

$78

$39

Jan

$32

in February

Feb

Mar

$34

in April

Apr

$71

in May

May

$45

in June

Jun

Jul

Aug

$46

in September

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

The cheapest month of the year to rent a car in Valletta (Downtown) is February — when rental costs average $32.42 per day. This is 37% cheaper than the yearly average and 54% cheaper than renting a car in May (when prices average $70.70 per day).

This information can help you identify the low season. But these are only average numbers. How much your car rental will cost will depend on the type of vehicle you rent, how long you’ll rent it for, and how far ahead you book. Simply enter your dates in the form at the top of the page to see the exact prices.

What is the most popular time of year to rent a car in Valletta (Downtown)?

Based on how many users search for a car in Valletta (Downtown), travelers are most likely to rent a car in May, while they are least likely to rent in in February.

Monthly searches in Valletta (Downtown) by pick-up date relative to the average

1.5

0.8

Jan

0.7 times in February

Feb

Mar

0.7 times in April

Apr

1.4 times in May

May

1.4 times in June

Jun

Jul

Aug

0.7 times in September

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

For how long do renters keep their vehicles in Valletta (Downtown)?

How long travelers keep their rental cars varies by the time of year: in April the average rental period is 5 days, while in May, the average rental period is only 2 days.

Average number of rental days in Valletta (Downtown)

Jan

3 days in February

Feb

Mar

5 days in April

Apr

2 days in May

May

3 days in June

Jun

Jul

Aug

2 days in September

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Car rental information

🔥 Popular suppliers	Malta First Car Hire
🚗 Popular car types	Convertibles, small cars

Most popular car models of rental suppliers

Rental Supplier	Model	Doors	Type
Malta First Car Hire	Renault Megane Cabrio	2	Convertible
Malta First Car Hire	Fiat New 500	3	Small car

Frequently Asked Questions (updated: Oct 22, 2026)

When is the best time to rent a car in Valletta (Downtown)?

Prices are lowest during February, starting at $32 for an Economy car and highest in May, when economy cars start at $71. Booking early for peak dates can save significantly. The most popular month in Valletta (Downtown) is May, while the least popular month is February.

What car rental companies are available in Valletta (Downtown)?

Valletta (Downtown) hosts: Malta First Car Hire. Rental cars tend to sell out in the summer months, so booking early is recommended.

Top supplier in Valletta (Downtown) in 2026

Malta First Car Hire

6.7

Poor

7 ratings

Value for money

5.4

Ease of finding

7.3

Agent helpfulness

6.1

Pick-up speed

6.9

Drop-off speed

7.6

Car cleanliness

7.2

Car condition

6.4

Excelsior Hotel, Republic Street, Valletta

+35627666550 / +35679421630

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09:00-14:00

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09:00-14:00

Sat

09:00-12:00

Sun

09:00-11:00

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