The most popular models representing the mini, compact, and economy car segments in Valletta are: Toyota Aygo, Hyundai Atos, Ford Fiesta, Hyundai Getz, Peugeot 207, Toyota Yaris and others.
When hiring a budget hatchback, it is definitely worth saving on insurance deposit (franchise). Deposits on small cars in Malta vary from 100 to 1.000 euro/dollars. Check the rental conditions of each car in your selection to find a vehicle with a minimum deposit.
If your routes in Malta are foreseen to pass through hilly areas or mountains, it is not recommended to consider very small cars for rental. Their engines are usually insufficient for a confident driving on the roads with long or steep climbs.
At the rental office in Valletta, consider to take a 'Breakdown Assistance' package or ask an officer for a contact data to use in case of a vehicle breakdown. Cheap cars are sometimes unpredictable in operation.
Upon receipt of the rental invoice, please check that all the information, as well as the final payment amount do match the data in your voucher.
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Savvy travelers will definitely appreciate the fact that all roads in Malta are free. When driving on roads of Malta, foreign visitors are recommended not to trust all road signs – quite often road signs display information that is wrong or already not valid. In the countryside, road signs are quite rare.
The total length of roads in Malta is a bit more than 3,000 km, 2,700 km of the roads are paved. In large cities, the quality of roads deserves the highest praise, so it is very comfortable to drive on them.
It should be mentioned that the entrance to the territory of some areas in the city of Valletta is paid. The access control is maintained with the help of Controlled Vehicular Access system. On local roads, there are cameras that record the numbers of cars that enter paid zones. The exit from the paid zone is also checked and car numbers are recorded. Later, car drivers receive bills for the use of paid areas and parking lots.
