Car Hire at Malta Luqa Airport
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Cheapest Car Hire Rates
Economy
Peugeot 108
or comparable
- 4
- 1
- 5
- A/C
- Man.
£ 4.18
per day
Mini
Kia Picanto
or comparable
- 4
- 1
- 4
- A/C
- Man.
£ 4.92
per day
Compact
Toyota Auris
or comparable
- 5
- 3
- 5
- A/C
- Man.
£ 6.17
per day
Economy Elite
Nissan Juke
or comparable
- 5
- 2
- 5
- A/C
- Man.
£ 8.45
per day
Most Popular Car Hire Offers
Intermediate
Peugeot 308 Hatchback
or comparable
- 5x
- 2x
- 5x
- A/C
- Man.
£ 8.46
/ per day
Mini Elite
Fiat 500
or comparable
- 4x
- 1x
- 3x
- A/C
- Man.
£ 10.32
/ per day
Standard
Peugeot Partner
or comparable
- 5x
- 1x
- 4x
- A/C
- Man.
£ 14.81
/ per day
Minivan
Citroen Spacetourer
or comparable
- 9x
- 4x
- 5x
- A/C
- Man.
£ 26.23
/ per day
These prices are approximate and depend on the dates of the booking, hire length and type of car. This information was last updated at 02:04 on 2022-01-24.
Travel Information
Language
Maltese,
English
English
Currency
EUR
Dialing code
356
Traffic direction
Left-hand
Speed limit out of city centre
60 - 80 km/h
37 - 50 mi/h
Speed limit within city centre
25 - 45 km/h
16 - 28 mi/h
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.08%
Airport Car Hire
Located in the Mediterranean Sea halfway between Italy and Africa, the idyllic island of Malta has long attracted visitors from abroad. Home not only to beautiful beaches but also an incredible culture, it has all the makings for a truly enjoyable holiday. While most of its attractions are located in the capital, Valletta, the island’s small size means that with a rental car, everything is just a short trip away. Here are three other great places on Malta that you should consider visiting:
- Rabat. Although fiercely independent, Malta enjoys a special connection with its much larger neighbour, Italy. The island was part of the Roman Empire, and many relics of those times survive, especially in the historic town of Rabat. There you’ll find the 2,00-year-old ruins of the Domvs Romana structure which also contains a Roman Museum and St. Paul’s Cathedral and catacombs. The latter, while claustrophobic, is one of the most impressive experiences on the island. Home to a special, historic atmosphere that survives to this day, Rabat is just a 30-minute drive from Valletta. The town completely surrounds the walled city of Mdina, the ancient capital of the island.
- Mellieħa. Located on the northern tip of the main island near the neighbouring island of Gozo, Mellieħa is where some of Malta’s most beautiful beaches can be found. Some of the more popular are right in the town, but you can also find relatively more secluded spots by driving up or down the coast from it. Mellieħa is also home to the Għadira Nature Reserve and the Museum of Tuna Fishing which is dedicated to what was historically one of the most important industries of the island. Located about 25 km (16 miles) northwest of Valletta, Mellieħa takes some 40 minutes to reach.
- Paola. Located right next door to the capital, the cosy coastal town of Paola is another popular place to visit. The town boasts the King Christ Basilica and some lovely views of Valletta on the other side of the harbour. Paola’s number one attraction, though, is definitely the Hypogeum. A stunning underground structure that was home to one of the oldest civilizations in Europe, it was built 5-6 thousand years ago. The three levels of underground chambers, labyrinths, and halls are thought to have served a religious purpose. The Hypogeum is also home to a museum which has audio guides in Maltese, English, Italian, French, and other languages. You need to book tickets in advance.
Top international routes
- London
- Rome
- Frankfurt
- Catania
- Brussels
- Munich
Main airlines
Air Malta, Ryanair, easyJet, Lufthansa, Wizz Air, and Turkish Airlines
Terminals
The single passenger terminal hosts flights both inside and outside the Schengen area.
Location
Malta Airport is in the town of Luqa, 5 km (3.1 miles) southwest of Malta’s capital, Valletta. Vjal l-Avjazzjoni / Route 1 and Route 6 are the main roads connecting the airport to the capital.
Most popular types of hire car
- Convertibles - starting at £ 15 per day
- Station wagons - starting at £ 28 per day
- Large cars - starting at £ 25 per day
- Medium cars - starting at £ 20 per day
- People Carriers - starting at £ 54 per day
- Premium cars - starting at £ 54 per day
- Small cars - starting at £ 13 per day
Car hire desks
Most can be found right after you leave the baggage claim area, on the left side of the arrivals hall.
Services and facilities
You’ll find various shops and a duty-free store, a number of dining opportunities, a currency exchange, ATMs, a number of lounges, a lost and found office, a pharmacy, and a chapel. There’s a luggage storage service inside the check-in hall available 24/7. You can find more information on the airport's official website.
Nearest petrol station
F. Bussutil Service Station can be reached in less than ten minutes. Located at Tal Barrani Road, Bir ID Deheb, Ħal Għaxaq ZTN9024, it’s open 24/7. There are many other gas stations close to Malta Airport and on the island of Malta.
Airport information
Malta Luqa Airport (MLA)
- IATA: MLA
- ICAO: LMML
- Name: Malta Luqa Airport (MLA)
- Size: Large Airport
- Flights per year: 42,987
- Passengers (per year): 6,014,548
- Distance from the city centre: 3.1 miles / 5 km SW of town
- Working hours: 24 hours a day
- Phone: 00356 2124 9600
- Email: mia@maltairport.com
Top 3 Destinations around Malta Airport
-
Luqa Hotel Delivery starting at £ 12.38 per day0.2 km / 0.1 miles away
-
Corinthia Palace Hotel starting at £ 8.95 per day5.3 km / 3.3 miles away
-
Gozo Hotel Delivery starting at £ 39.22 per day30.4 km / 18.9 miles away
Map of Car Hire Destinations
During which month is it most affordable to hire a car at Malta Luqa Airport?
Our data show how prices for hiring a car at Malta Luqa Airport fluctuate depending on the time of the year. This graph can assist you in finding the best bargain.
Average Price for Hiring a Car at Malta Luqa Airport
The cheapest month to hire a car at Malta Luqa Airport is December with prices starting at £ 11.60 for an Economy class cars. The most expensive month in which to hire a car is January with prices for for a Compact class) starting at £ 30.46. The average cost over the course of the entire year is £ 20. You can use this to plan your trip at the time of year when it would be most economical to hire a car. Note that these prices are only averages. The amount of time you hire a car for and the time at which you book will influence the prices.
What’s the most popular hire length at Malta Luqa Airport?
Hirers picking up a car at Malta Luqa Airport keep them for an average of 8 days during in May, while those picking up their cars in April keep them for an average of 6.
Average Hire Length at Malta Luqa Airport
Which month sees the highest demand for car hire at Malta Luqa Airport?
Though Malta Airport is popular for travellers all year long, the month with the highest demand for hire cars is in May. December is the month that sees the lowest demand for hire cars.
Popularity by Monthly Searches
Most Popular Car Hire Models
| Hire Agency | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ok Rent A Car | Nissan Micra | 4 | 2 | Small cars |
| Sicily By Car | Fiat Panda | 4 | 1 | Small cars |
| Ok Rent A Car | Renault Clio | 4 | 2 | Small cars |
| Ok Rent A Car | Fiat 500 | 3 | 1 | Small cars |
| Sicily By Car | Opel Corsa | 5 | 2 | Small cars |
| ABBYCAR | Toyota Aygo | 4 | 1 | Small cars |
| AddCar | Peugeot 108 | 5 | 2 | Small cars |
| AddCar | Peugeot 308 | 4 | 2 | Medium cars |
| Ok Rent A Car | VW Golf | 5 | 2 | Medium cars |
| Sicily By Car | Citroen C3 | 5 | 2 | Medium cars |
FAQ
Can I pay the full amount in advance?
We have some suppliers in Malta with the option of full prepayment. Use the payment type filter on the left-hand side of the search results or look for the full prepayment badge.
Do you have WiFi devices available?
Yes, there are some rental companies that offer these for an additional fee. You can reserve one during the booking process but will pay for it upon arrival at the car hire desk
What happens if my car is damaged?
If your hire car is damaged, the first thing to do is contact the supplier. If you only have basic coverage, you will have to pay for the damages up to the car’s excess amount. If you purchased Full Coverage from Discover Cars, you will need to contact us and provide us with all the information about the accident. Once we receive the necessary documents, we will analyze the situation and then reimburse you for charges and costs related to the damage, if warranted.
Can I pay for the car with a debit card?
In most cases, you will need a credit card. However, some rental companies accept debit cards for the payment and deposit, while others will accept debit cards only if you purchase your full insurance. You can find this information in the Rental Conditions.
Our Customers Reviews
Because we want to make sure each review listed here is left by a real customer, we don’t have an option to post a review here. Instead, we ask each and every customer to leave a review after they return their rental. This way, you know that all reviews are authentic, verified, and trustworthy.
NM
United Kingdom
Renault Clio
24 September 2021
Travelling around Malta was easy as they drive on the same side as uk. The only downside is their roads could be maintained better
GH
United Kingdom
Peugeot 208
23 September 2021
Malta is an amazing place. Valletta and the harbours were lovely
KW
United Kingdom
Peugeot 108
21 July 2021
Yes Malta is good to drive
SJ
United Kingdom
Fiat Panda
14 July 2021
We visited Valletta and Mdina whilst on Malta, both were terrific.
SK
United Kingdom
Ford Fiesta
20 August 2020
Super easy !
Top 24 Hire Companies at Malta Luqa Airport in 2022
First Car Rental
+35621239421
Airways Building, Triq Ganni Vassallo, Luqa LQA 1510
£ 9 - £ 88
Carwiz
+35679332279
Malta International Airport,Luqa LQA 4000
£ 19 - £ 48
Working hours
Mon:08:00-20:00
Tue:08:00-20:00
Wed:08:00-20:00
Thu:08:00-20:00
Fri:08:00-20:00
Sat:08:00-20:00
Sun:08:00-13:00
SIXT
+35621490003
Malta International Airport, Ring Road, LQA 4000
£ 12 - £ 92
Europcar
+35625761000
Multi-Storey Car Park Level 1, Malta Airport Rental Car Park, LQA4000, Gudja
£ 20 - £ 42
Working hours
Mon:10:00-17:00
Tue:10:00-17:00
Wed:10:00-17:00
Thu:10:00-17:00
Fri:10:00-17:00
Sat:10:00-17:00
Sun:10:00-17:00
+35699499507
Malta International Airport, Luqa LQA 4000
£ 8 - £ 27
Working hours
Mon:09:00-20:00
Tue:09:00-20:00
Wed:09:00-20:00
Thu:09:00-20:00
Fri:09:00-20:00
Sat:09:00-20:00
Sun:09:00-20:00
Optimo Rent
+35627666550
90 Triq Patri Indri Schembri, Luqa
Working hours
Mon:09:00-18:00
Tue:09:00-18:00
Wed:09:00-18:00
Thu:09:00-18:00
Fri:09:00-18:00
Sat:09:00-16:00
Sun:09:00-16:00
Avis
+35625677550
Desk In Park East Car Park
Working hours
Mon:00:00-23:59
Tue:00:00-23:59
Wed:00:00-23:59
Thu:00:00-23:59
Fri:00:00-23:59
Sat:00:00-23:59
Sun:00:00-23:59
Budget
35621246640
Desk In Arrivals Lounge Malta Int Airport
Working hours
Mon:00:00-23:59
Tue:00:00-23:59
Wed:00:00-23:59
Thu:00:00-23:59
Fri:00:00-23:59
Sat:00:00-23:59
Sun:00:00-23:59
Autounion
+35621239421
Malta International Airport, Luqa LQA 4000, Malta
£ 7 - £ 64
Working hours
Mon:08:30-20:30
Tue:08:30-20:30
Wed:08:30-20:30
Thu:08:30-20:30
Fri:08:30-20:30
Sat:08:30-20:30
Sun:08:30-20:30
Routes Car & Truck Rentals
+35679332279 / +35679788788
Malta International Airport Luqa, LQA 4000
£ 20 - £ 64
Working hours
Mon:09:00-17:00
Tue:09:00-17:00
Wed:09:00-17:00
Thu:09:00-17:00
Fri:09:00-17:00
Sat:09:00-13:00
Sun:09:00-13:00
Interrent
+35625761018
Malta International Airport LQA 4000
£ 12 - £ 35
Working hours
Mon:10:00-17:00
Tue:10:00-17:00
Wed:10:00-17:00
Thu:10:00-17:00
Fri:10:00-17:00
Sat:10:00-17:00
Sun:10:00-17:00
MEX RENT A CAR
+35679332279 / +35679788788 / +35679337934
Malta International Airport, Luqa, LQA 4000
£ 36 - £ 110
Working hours
Mon:08:00-17:00
Tue:08:00-17:00
Wed:08:00-17:00
Thu:08:00-17:00
Fri:08:00-17:00
Sat:08:00-13:00
Sun:08:00-13:00
Avis
+35621246640 / +35625677129 / +35625677200 / +35625677207
Triq Hal Far, Luqa LQA 4000, Luqa
£ 6 - £ 83
Budget
+35621246640
Luqa LQA 4000
£ 6 - £ 83
+35699217673
Car Park East Level 1, Multi Storey Car Park Malta International Airport Luqa LQA 4000
£ 5 - £ 7
Working hours
Mon:08:00-21:59
Tue:08:00-21:59
Wed:08:00-21:59
Thu:08:00-21:59
Fri:08:00-21:59
Sat:08:00-21:59
Sun:08:00-21:59
+34902360636
Malta International Airport, Luqa, LQA 4000
£ 6 - £ 65
Working hours
Mon:08:00-23:00
Tue:08:00-23:00
Wed:08:00-23:00
Thu:08:00-23:00
Fri:08:00-23:00
Sat:08:00-23:00
Sun:08:00-23:00
Target Rent
+35677038260 / +35679235236 / +35677022580
242 Vjal It-Torri, Il-Gudja
Working hours
Mon:10:00-20:00
Tue:10:00-20:00
Wed:10:00-20:00
Thu:10:00-20:00
Fri:10:00-20:00
Sat:10:00-20:00
Sun:10:00-20:00
GreenMotion
+35622580340 / +35679031010
Malta International Airport, Park East M.I.A., Gudja
£ 5 - £ 45
Working hours
Mon:10:00-20:00
Tue:10:00-20:00
Wed:10:00-20:00
Thu:10:00-20:00
Fri:10:00-20:00
Sat:10:00-20:00
Sun:10:00-20:00
Ace Rent a car
+35679788788
Malta International Airport,Luqa LQA 4000
£ 15 - £ 55
Working hours
Mon:08:00-20:00
Tue:08:00-20:00
Wed:08:00-20:00
Thu:08:00-20:00
Fri:08:00-20:00
Sat:08:00-13:00
Sun:08:00-13:00
RightCars
+35679788788
Pitkali Road Attard ATD 2214, Malta, 2214
£ 22 - £ 23
Working hours
Mon:09:00-17:00
Tue:09:00-17:00
Wed:09:00-17:00
Thu:09:00-17:00
Fri:09:00-17:00
Sat:09:00-13:00
Sun:09:00-13:00
Aquarius Rent A Car
+35621575736
Malta International Airport, Luqa
£ 19 - £ 37
+35679812812 / +35627666550 / +35679421630
Airport, 4000, Luqa
£ 4 - £ 41
Goldcar
+35625761000
Park East Multi-storey Car park - Level 1, Malta International Airport, Luqa LQA 4000
£ 7 - £ 30
Working hours
Mon:10:00-17:00
Tue:10:00-17:00
Wed:10:00-17:00
Thu:10:00-17:00
Fri:10:00-17:00
Sat:10:00-17:00
Sun:10:00-17:00
+35620992808 / +35699069225 / +35699312293
Malta International Airport, Luqa 4000
£ 7 - £ 205
Working hours
Mon:08:00-20:00
Tue:08:00-20:00
Wed:08:00-20:00
Thu:08:00-20:00
Fri:08:00-20:00
Sat:08:00-20:00
Sun:08:00-20:00