Renting a car in Malta for a week

[Akikora]

Flying into Valletta next month and planning to explore every corner of the island from the Blue Grotto to Gozo. Heard buses are unreliable outside the main routes so a car seems like the move. What is the rental situation like there?

[ExtaZzZ]

Malta is tiny but having your own wheels makes a huge difference, especially for reaching spots like the Dingli Cliffs or the quieter beaches up north. Most rental offices are clustered around the airport, and booking online ahead saves you from the inflated walk-in rates. Keep in mind they drive on the left and some inland roads are absurdly narrow so a compact is actually better than an SUV there. To rent a car in Malta you can browse the options here https://getrentacar.com/en-US/malta .

[nathan]

Go for full insurance even if it bumps the daily rate, the limestone walls along rural roads jump out of nowhere and scraping a side mirror on them is practically a rite of passage for tourists.