Renting a car in Malta
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Car hire in Malta
Family-run in Malta · est. 1945
Our fleet
Choose your car
Well-serviced cars for every kind of trip, delivered anywhere in Malta and kept in good order by the people who hire them out.
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Category A Best value Hyundai i10, Toyota Aygo or similar
from €14/day View details -
Category B Nissan Micra or similar
from €15/day View details -
Category C Peugeot 208 or similar
from €15/day View details -
Category D Citroën C3 or similar
from €15/day View details -
Category E Hyundai i20 or similar
from €17/day View details -
Category F
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| Category | LowNov–Feb | MidMar–Apr, Oct, Xmas | HighMay–Jun, Sep | PeakJul–Aug |
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| A · Hyundai i10 | €14 | €16 | €18 | €22 |
| B · Nissan Micra | €15 | €17 | €19 | €23 |
| C · Peugeot 208 | €15 | €18 | €20 | €24 |
| D · Citroën C3 | €15 | €18 | €20 | €24 |
| E · Hyundai i20 | €17 | €20 | €21 | €25 |
| F · Peugeot Partner | €25 | €28 | €35 | €40 |
Rates are per day on a 7-day hire. Message us for a full quote on your exact dates.
Why book with us
Why book with Princess Garage?
We keep things small on purpose: you deal with the people who own the cars.
- We know the island and match the right car to your trip, from village lanes to the Gozo ferry.
- We deliver the car to your hotel, villa or any address in Malta.
- A real person answers, not a chatbot: call, WhatsApp or email.
- A well-kept fleet, from economy runabouts to a seven-seater for the whole group.
Simple & safe
How it works
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Get a quote
Tell us your dates and the car you want. We reply fast by email or WhatsApp with a full price.
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We deliver
We bring the car to Malta Airport, your hotel or any address on the island.
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Pay on collection
Pay at the desk when we hand over the keys. Bring a credit card in the main driver’s name for the refundable deposit.
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