Three generations of car hire in Malta

From 1945 to today

1. 1945

   Back from the Royal Air Force, Frank Borg buys the garage

   The late Frank Borg had served in the Royal Air Force. In 1945 he bought the business, and Princess Garage began.

2. 1949 to 1951

   A car for the royal party

   During the royal couple’s years in Malta, before the coronation, Princess Garage supplied a car to the royal party. The name followed.

   

3. 1950

   Prince of Wales Road, Sliema

   In 1950 the garage stood at 179 Prince of Wales Road in Sliema.

   Through the 1950s the car hire and taxi trade was busy, with a large number of British troops stationed in Malta.

   

4. 1960s

   Malta opens up to visitors

   As tourism began to flourish in the 1960s, the island needed more cars, and the business grew to meet the demand.

5. Today

   The son and the grandson

   Frank’s son Raymond and his grandson Christian run Princess Garage today. Christian, the third generation, hands over keys across Malta and Gozo most days of the week.

   The desk is at 70 Sharay, Fraxxnu Street, St Julian's, and the people at it speak Maltese, English and Italian. It is still done the family way: well-kept cars, fair prices, and service from people who answer their own phone.