Dacoby

Dacoby is a chauffeur company for people who would rather be driven than drive. Based in Birkirkara in the middle of Malta, it has been carrying passengers since 2008, and its cars, vans, minibuses and coaches are all German-made Mercedes-Benz vehicles. Visitors use it for airport transfers, day tours and special occasions, while companies use it for staff, guests and VIPs.

For a UK traveller, a chauffeur can be a calm alternative to a hire car, particularly if you are landing late, travelling with a group or visiting for a wedding or conference. Our directory also lists other options under car hire in Malta, so you can compare self-drive with a driver on the same trip.

About Dacoby

Comfort, attention and punctuality sum up the approach. The team is skilful, caring and attentive, and wants passengers to sit back and enjoy the ride. Over more than a decade Dacoby has built a client base of corporate companies and VIPs, with a growing number of repeat customers, both corporate and individual. Customer feedback has shaped the way trips are tailored, from the interiors and trims of the vehicles to the choice of exterior.

The drivers are experienced, highly competent and professionally trained to company standards. The fleet is limited to new and luxurious Mercedes-Benz models, and the vehicles are insured and inspected, so passengers can expect a clean, smart car in good mechanical condition. Live GPS tracking on the vehicles lets you see how far away your car is from the pick-up point.

Because the business serves both companies and individuals, the same service works for a family collecting luggage at arrivals and for an executive attending a board meeting.

Airport transfers

Airport transfers are the service Dacoby gives paramount importance. After a long journey, the aim is a smooth, quick move from the arrivals lounge into a Mercedes. A professional chauffeur meets you at the airport, escorts you directly to your vehicle and carries all your luggage, so you can sit back and relax.

Every arrival and departure that a chauffeur vehicle connects with is monitored, so the team can react to late changes. Dacoby also checks your itinerary to make sure it is realistic and tells you at once if anything changes, which means your chauffeur already knows about any delay and is waiting when you land.

Airport vehicles include the Mercedes S Class and E Class, the V Class and Vito Executive for up to seven passengers, and the Sprinter minibus for larger parties. If you are flying from London, our page on flights to Malta will help you plan the arrival. With a party of ten or more, Dacoby helps map out the whole transport plan and the route with the best prices.

Private point-to-point and hourly hire

The private chauffeur service covers anything from a single transfer to a full day with a personal driver. Hourly and daily rates are available, and requests are met without delay in an efficient and cost-effective manner. You might use it to travel from your hotel to a dinner, to cross the island for a meeting or to have a driver on call for a day of sightseeing.

The service runs across Malta and Gozo, so a day in the capital described in our Valletta guide, a visit to the walled city in our Mdina guide or a trip to the smaller island in our Gozo guide can all be arranged with a driver. Prices are not published on the website, so ask for a quote for your dates.

Cars seat up to three passengers in the E Class, while larger vehicles carry more, and the point-to-point service can step up to a limousine, a van or a coach for bigger parties.

Group tours and day trips

Group tours are among the most popular services for visiting travellers. A chauffeur takes you around Malta and Gozo on a customised route with set stops at landmarks and attractions, from prehistoric temples and historic towns to quieter corners, and lets you linger where you like. Group tours and transfers around Malta and Gozo need advance booking.

Vehicles are matched to the party. Cars and vans seat groups of 7, 8, 10, 14 and 18 passengers, and coaches take up to 53. For ideas on where to go, see the Ħaġar Qim temples guide, the Blue Grotto guide, the capital's main sights and our wider list of things to do in Malta.

Dacoby also extends its service to a day trip to Sicily, Malta's neighbouring island. You are collected from your hotel or residence and accompanied on the trip.

Weddings, corporate events and diplomatic visits

For weddings, Dacoby understands that the day is one you want to remember for a lifetime, and offers a wedding chauffeur service. Corporate events call for careful planning and reliable transport, and its corporate chauffeurs aim to see you and your guests arrive in comfort and on time at the venue.

The diplomatic service is a fully bespoke chauffeur service for diplomatic visits. The chauffeurs are experienced in meeting the expectations of an ambassadorial trip and often work alongside embassy security staff.

If you are travelling in for an event and need a place to stay, our guide to where to stay in Malta compares the areas, and you can browse hotels in Sliema and St Julian's.

The Mercedes fleet

Every vehicle is a Mercedes-Benz. The S Class, whose letter stands for Sonderklasse or Special Class, is the flagship saloon for passengers who want the most comfort. The E Class is the executive choice, with a better comfort-to-cost ratio, and seats up to three. The V Class is a flexible people carrier for up to seven, with a rear bench that can be removed to make more luggage space.

The Vito Executive is a light people carrier for up to seven, with a load limit just under 1,400kg. The Sprinter is a luxury minibus in 10, 14 and 18-seat versions for the largest groups. Dacoby also runs electric vehicles: the EQE SUV, the eVito for up to seven passengers and the compact EQB, which seats up to three.

The website lets you choose a car when you book and add pick-up, drop-off and any additional requirements.

If sustainability matters to you, the electric models are worth asking about. The EQE SUV is an all-electric luxury SUV with plush seating, ambient lighting and a wide infotainment screen, aimed at business leaders and discerning travellers. The eVito is an all-electric people carrier whose seating can be adjusted for more luggage or more passengers, and it suits corporate events, family outings and city tours. Both offer a quiet, smooth ride without the noise and vibration of a conventional engine.

Booking and what to tell the team

The booking form on the website asks for your name, email and mobile number, the car you would like, the date and time, the pick-up and drop-off points and any additional requirements. That list is a useful guide to what the team needs, whether you book directly or ask through us.

For an airport transfer, give your flight details so that monitoring can start. For a tour, say how many people are travelling, how much luggage you have and which places you want to see, because larger groups are matched with larger vehicles and need advance booking. For a wedding or corporate event, mention the venue and timings so the chauffeur can plan the arrival.

How to get started

Decide on your date, pick-up and drop-off points, the number of passengers and how much luggage you have. If you are building a longer trip, our Malta holidays page is a good starting point. Then use the VisitMalta.co.uk enquiry form on this page and we will pass your message to Dacoby so the team can reply with a quote and vehicle options.