National in Malta

A credit card in the name of the main driver needs to be presented. A security deposit may be required while renting a car so the credit card must have sufficient funds. You can find details about the security deposit listed while booking the vehicle as well as on your voucher. It is important to have a valid driving license with the name of the main driver as well as additional drivers when it applies. An International Driving Permit is required in addition to a National Driving License if the National Driving License you or any of the Additional Drivers hold is not identifiable as a Driving License, eg, it is in a non-Latin alphabet (eg Arabic, Chinese, Cyrillic, Japanese). It can also depend on the country or car rental company you are renting with. If you have found a car on our website, you can press the rental terms link from the supplier for more information about driving license requirements. You will need to have identification with you such as a passport and ID cards. When you pick up your rental car you need to have your voucher with you.

The minimum age to rent a car is 21 years old and with some suppliers for people over 75 years of age. Young driver surcharges may apply to many car rental companies for renters between 21-24 years of age. This information is visible in the search engine with Orbit Car Hire. Accidents are something we do not control, therefore it is important to keep in mind what kind of coverage you have.

Insurances are very important when renting a car and can be different between countries. When renting a car in Malta with Orbit Car Hire the prices will include mandatory insurances in the country.

In most cases, a credit card is required to be presented in the name of the main driver. A security deposit may be required when renting a car so it is important to have sufficient funds on the credit card. When searching for a car at Orbit you can see credit card requirements from all our suppliers.

An International Driving Permit is required in addition to a National Driving License if the National Driving License you or any of the Additional Drivers hold is not identifiable as a Driving License, eg, it is in a non-Latin alphabet (eg Arabic, Chinese, Cyrillic, Japanese). It can also depend on the country or car rental company you are renting with. If you have found a car on our website, you can press the rental terms link from the supplier for more information about driving license requirements.

You can find cheap car hire by comparing prices with all major car rentals at Orbit. A good idea can be to book in advance as the prices can increase closer to the travel period. 

You will find the mini car category or economy cars to be the cheapest car categories. Vehicles such as Toyota Aygo, Peugeot 208, and Fiat Panda often provide the best prices. 

You may find excellent service provided by companies such as Europcar, Keddy, Sicily by Car, Auto union, and Abbycar.  

You will find car types such as mini, economy, compact, Full-Size, and luxury cars. Popular rental cars are Toyota Aygo, Fiat Panda, Peugeot 208, Opel Corsa, Fiat Panda.

Most car rentals in Malta offer unlimited mileage in their offers. 

At Orbit Car Hire we have found rent a car prices down to 6 EUR per day. There are many different car rental companies available and they all offer competitive prices, so it's best to book a car three or eight weeks ahead of time - this will ensure you get an affordable rate! Alternatively, if your travel plans change last minute there are plenty around who can help out as well; just look no further than us here at Orbit Car Hire.

The short answer can be no. However, if you would like to explore all of what the island has to offer, then renting a car is worth it. Prices are known to be cheap, and they will give you the freedom to visit more places including hidden gems at your own pace. 

Yes, you can take your rental car to Gozo. We do recommend that you speak to the agents at the counter before you head out. They can give you all the necessary information you need while taking the ferry to Gozo.