Avatar Driving Training

Avatar Driving Training is a motoring school for people who want to learn to drive in Malta without feeling rushed. Its tuition is calm, friendly and professional, and it is aimed at three kinds of learner: complete beginners, nervous drivers, and mature students who want quality lessons later in life. The school is listed in Qormi, a central town that sits between Valletta and the island interior, as shown in our Valletta guide.

You can compare Avatar with other local options in our directory of driving schools in Malta, and the lessons are designed to take you through the skills needed to pass your test and drive safely and with confidence afterwards.

How the lessons work

Lessons are broken into simple steps, taught at a pace that suits the learner. The cars are insured training cars fitted with dual controls, so the instructor can step in if needed, which is reassuring for anyone nervous behind the wheel. Pre-test lessons are available as well, giving you a rehearsal before the examination day.

Collection and return are part of the service. The school picks you up from your home, office, college or school and takes you back afterwards, which saves a journey on public transport. That suits visitors who are staying for a few months, and our guide to where to stay in Malta will help you choose a base, since the school covers the whole of the Maltese Islands.

Printed lesson prices

The school publishes a simple price list, with figures shown without a currency symbol. A one hour lesson costs 25.00, a 1.5 hour lesson costs 40.00 and a two hour lesson costs 45.00. Prepaid packs bring a saving: five prepaid lessons cost 120.00, a saving of 13.00, and ten prepaid lessons cost 250.00, a saving of 16.00. Hiring the car for your driving test costs 50.00.

Lesson fees are paid on the day by cash, e-banking, cheque or direct debit. The school promises no hidden charges and asks for 24 hours notice if you need to cancel, so that your slot can go to another learner. Learners who book a block of lessons should plan the budget in advance. Think about the budget as part of any longer move, and our Malta relocation guide covers the wider cost of settling here.

Who it suits

The tuition suits adults of any age, including people who have never driven, people who lost confidence after a bad experience and those coming to Malta from abroad who need to learn local road habits. If you are working remotely, our digital nomad guide explains how long-stay residents arrange their lives on the island.

A confident driving licence also opens up the rest of the archipelago, from the best beaches in Malta to the ferry crossing to Gozo. Our things to do in Malta page lists plenty of days out once you are on the road, and the Malta weather guide helps you plan when to drive to them.

Getting in touch with Avatar

The school lists its address as Triq San Bartolomew in Qormi, but most lessons begin where you are, because pick-up is part of the service. Opening hours are not published, so it is best to send a short message saying where you live, whether you are a beginner or a returning driver, and what you hope to achieve.

Our about Malta page gives background on the islands if you are new here. To begin, use the VisitMalta.co.uk enquiry form on this page and we will pass your message to Avatar Driving Training, which will reply to you directly with availability and prices. Mention in your message whether you already hold a student permit, how many lessons you hope to take and which part of the island you live in, so the reply can be specific.