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Kia Picanto
or similar Mini
Manual
4
A/C
2
£67.03
per day
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Nissan Micra
or similar Economy
Manual
4
A/C
2
£76.76
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Citroen C3
or similar Compact
Manual
4
A/C
2
£85.61
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Opel Mokka
or similar Intermediate Crossover
Manual
5
A/C
5
£98.88
per day
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Citroen Berlingo
or similar Full-size Van
Manual
7
A/C
5
£177.63
per day
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Peugeot 108
or similar Mini
Manual
4
A/C
5
£69.69
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Toyota Aygo
or similar Mini
Automatic
4
A/C
3
£77.21
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Volkswagen Polo
or similar Economy
Manual
5
A/C
5
£79.42
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The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 10:01 on 27/10/26. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
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Table of contents
- Cheapest Car Hire Rates
- Most Popular Car Hire Deals
- Why book with us?
- Travel information
- Top 2 locations near Mellieħa (Downtown)
- Map of top car rental locations
- When to book in Mellieħa (Downtown) and for how long?
- Car hire information
- Most popular car models of suppliers
- Frequently Asked Questions (updated: 22 Oct 2026)
- Car Hire Statistics
- Top 2 suppliers in Mellieħa (Downtown) in 2026
- Award-winning service
Travel information
Languages
Maltese, English, Italian
Currency
EUR
Drive on
Left-hand side
Dialing code
+356
Average car hire price
£92 per day
Average car hire length
5 days
Speed limit within city centre
35–50 km/h
or
22–31 mph
Speed limit out of city centre
80 km/h
or
50 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.05%
Average petrol price
£1.12 per litre or £4.24 per gallon
Lowest petrol price
£1.12 per litre or £4.24 per gallon
Highest petrol price
£1.16 per litre or £4.39 per gallon
Top 2 locations near Mellieħa (Downtown)
- Corinthia Palace Hotel10.4 km / 6.46 miles
- Malta Luqa Airportstarting at £2.29 per day15.1 km / 9.38 miles
Map of top car rental locations
A
Surprice
Triq Il-Marfa, Il-Melliena
B
Malta First Car Hire
Maritim Antonine Hotel, Main Street, Mellieha
When to book in Mellieħa (Downtown) and for how long?
In which month is car hire in Mellieħa (Downtown) the most affordable?
Prices for hiring a car in Mellieħa (Downtown) fluctuate depending on the time of year. This table and graph can help you find the best bargain.
Saver's insights
| Cheapest monthOctober | Most expensive month September | ||
| Average price £16 | A good deal £82 | Cheapest supplier Surprice | Cheapest car type Small cars |
Average price for hiring a car per day in Mellieħa (Downtown)
£75
£37
£0
Jan
Feb
Mar
£40
in April
Apr
£24
in May
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
£68
in September
Sep
£16
in October
Oct
Nov
£26
in December
Dec
The best month to hire a car in Mellieħa (Downtown) is October — when the average price for a hire is £15.65 per day. This is 0% less than the yearly average and 77% less than hiring a car in September (when the average price is £67.92 per day).
This information can help you determine the low season. But note that these prices are only averages. The cost of your hire is determined by the type of car you select, the length of time you hire it for and how much in advance you book. Simply type in your dates in the form at the top of the page in order to find out the exact prices.
What time of year sees the highest demand for car hire in Mellieħa (Downtown)?
Given the number of users searching for a car in Mellieħa (Downtown), there is a higher probability of travellers hiring a car in May in comparison to hiring a car in in December.
Monthly Car Hire Searches in Mellieħa (Downtown) Compared to the Yearly Average
2
1
0
Jan
Feb
Mar
0.9 times in April
Apr
1.8 times in May
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
0.9 times in September
Sep
0.9 times in October
Oct
Nov
0.5 times in December
Dec
For how long do most travellers hire cars for in Mellieħa (Downtown)?
How long travellers keep their hire cars varies by the time of year: in October the average hire period is 7 days, while in December, the average hire period is only 3 days.
Average number of hire days in Mellieħa (Downtown)
8
4
0
Jan
Feb
Mar
4 days in April
Apr
5 days in May
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
4 days in September
Sep
7 days in October
Oct
Nov
3 days in December
Dec
Car hire information
| 🔥 Popular suppliers | Malta First Car Hire, Surprice |
| 🚗 Popular car types | Station wagons, small cars, SUVs, medium cars |
| 🤑 Lowest price | £67 per day |
| 👛 Cheapest supplier | Surprice |
Most popular car models of suppliers
| Hire Agency | Model | Doors | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Malta First Car Hire | Kia Ceed STW | 5 | Station wagon |
| Malta First Car Hire | Volkswagen T-Cross | 5 | SUV |
| Malta First Car Hire | Fiat New 500 | 3 | Small car |
| Malta First Car Hire | Fiat Panda | 5 | Small car |
| Malta First Car Hire | Kia Rio | 5 | Medium car |
Frequently Asked Questions (updated: 22 Oct 2026)
Prices are lowest during October, starting at £16 for an Economy car and highest in September, when economy cars start at £68. Booking early for peak dates can save significantly. The most popular month in Mellieħa (Downtown) is May, while the least popular month is December.
Mellieħa (Downtown) hosts: Surprice, Malta First Car Hire. Rental cars tend to sell out in the summer months, so booking early is recommended.
Car Hire Statistics
Highest-rated company
Surprice (rated 7.5 / 10)
Lowest-rated company
Malta First Car Hire (rated 6.9 / 10)
Total rental companies
2
Average daily price
£92
Lowest daily price
£67
Total cars available
28
Top 2 suppliers in Mellieħa (Downtown) in 2026
Surprice
7.5
Average
Value for money
6.5
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
6.3
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.1
Car condition
7.5
£67–£293
per day
Triq Il-Marfa, Il-Melliena
+35679999892 / +35621807001
Show 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
Malta First Car Hire
6.9
Poor
11 ratings
Value for money
5.4
Ease of finding
7.6
Agent helpfulness
6.1
Pick-up speed
7.7
Drop-off speed
7.6
Car cleanliness
7.2
Car condition
6.5
Maritim Antonine Hotel, Main Street, Mellieha
+35627666550 / +35679421630
Show working hours
Mon
09:00-14:00
Tue
09:00-14:00
Wed
09:00-14:00
Thu
09:00-14:00
Fri
09:00-14:00
Sat
09:00-12:00
Sun
09:00-12:00
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