Hiring something quick in Malta is straightforward, but the details differ from a standard airport rental — particularly the deposit. Here is exactly how it works with us, so nothing lands as a surprise at the desk.
What you need to bring
A full driving licence, photo ID or passport, and a credit card in the main driver’s name. The card matters: the security deposit is pre-authorised on it at collection, and a debit card generally cannot hold a pre-authorisation of this size.
You need to be 25 or over
We hire to drivers aged 25 and above. There is no young-driver surcharge option on these cars — it is a straight age requirement, not a fee. Worth knowing before you plan a trip around it.
How the deposit actually works
The deposit is a pre-authorisation, not a payment. Your bank places a hold on the amount, the money never leaves your account, and the hold is released when the car comes back. What it does mean is that the amount is unavailable to spend for the duration — so check your card limit before you travel, especially on the Eletre.
- Mercedes-Benz E-Class Cabriolet — €7,500 held
- Porsche Panamera — €9,800 held
- Lotus Eletre — €23,000 held
Three days changes the price
Rates are tiered. One or two days is the standard daily rate; from the third day the rate drops for the whole hire. On the E-Class that is €490 a day falling to €349; on the Panamera €825 to €629; on the Eletre €1,200 to €865. If you are weighing a two-day hire against three, the third day often costs less than you would expect.
Mileage and collection
All three cars come with unlimited kilometres — Gozo, the coast road and the long way round are all included. Collection and return are at Malta International Airport in Luqa. Give us your flight number when you book and the car is waiting when you land, however the schedule behaves.
One honest word about the roads
Malta’s village streets are narrow, walled, and were laid out long before anything this wide existed. A low front splitter and an unfamiliar kerb are a bad combination. Take the main routes where you can, fold the mirrors in tight lanes, and treat the sat-nav’s shortcuts with suspicion.