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Frequently asked questions
The short answers to what visitors ask us most. Still unsure? Call or message us and we will help.
How and when do I pay?
The price we quote you is the price you pay, with no hidden fees. You pay when the keys are handed over, and a refundable deposit is held on a credit card in the main driver’s name until the car comes back.
How much does it cost to hire a car in Malta?
Rates start at €16 per day for an economy Hyundai i10 (7-day hire, low season). Your quote covers everything: there is nothing extra to pay beyond it.
Do you deliver the car to Malta Airport or my hotel?
Yes. We deliver and collect anywhere in Malta. Airport delivery is €12 each way.
What insurance options do you offer, and what is the excess?
Insurance is included with every hire, and there is a choice of cover. The excess depends on the insurance cover you choose, and the desk confirms it with your quote, before you commit to anything. Tell us about your trip and we will go through the options with you.
Can I hire a car for a month or longer?
Yes. Longer hires are quoted on request, case by case. Send your dates through the quote form or ask at the desk, and a real person comes back with a price for the whole period.
Can I take the car to Gozo?
Yes. You can drive the car onto the Gozo ferry at Ċirkewwa for the short crossing to Mġarr, and you only pay for the ferry on the way back.
Can I cancel? Is there a fee?
Yes, cancellation is free. Just let us know as early as you can so we can free the car up for someone else.
How old do I need to be to drive?
The minimum age to rent is 21, and the main driver must have held a full, valid licence for at least 2 years. Drivers aged 21 to 24 pay a young-driver fee per rental day, shown clearly before you confirm. Everyone who will drive must be named on the rental agreement and present a valid licence and photo ID.
What if my plans change?
Plans change. Tell us as soon as you can and we will adjust the dates or cancel for you. Cancellation is free, so there is nothing to refund or claw back.
Where is your desk, and which languages do you speak?
The desk is at 70 Sharay, Fraxxnu Street, St Julian's STJ 1675, open daily 09:00 to 17:00. You can walk in, call or message, and the people at the desk speak Maltese, English and Italian.
How long have you been in business?
Since 1945. Frank Borg founded Princess Garage after serving in the Royal Air Force, and it has stayed in the same family for three generations, run today by his son Raymond and grandson Christian.
Still need the exact figure for your dates? Send them over and a real person replies by email or WhatsApp within the hour between 09:00 and 17:00.