Daniel's Car Rentals

Daniel's Car Rentals is a family-owned business founded by Daniel Vella, and it has served visitors and residents since 2015. The idea was to offer a personal, trustworthy alternative to bigger rental firms, built on honesty, clear terms and upfront pricing with no hidden surprises. For UK travellers who like to deal with a named owner and a small team, that approach is a large part of the appeal.

The office is at 24 Triq Bernadette in San Ġwann, a busy town just inland from Sliema and St Julian's. The firm appears in our directory of car hire in Malta, where you can compare it with other local operators.

The vehicles

The booking form groups the fleet into scooters, small and medium cars in manual and automatic, manual and automatic mini-SUVs, an automatic SUV, a manual station wagon and a manual people carrier. The range runs from compact cars to SUVs, minivans and scooters, so it covers a weekend away, a family holiday or a business trip. Pictures on the site are examples only: specific models cannot be guaranteed, and or similar means a car of comparable size, body type and value.

Malta's village roads are narrow and parking is tight, so a small automatic is a calm choice if you are not used to driving on the left, while a mini-SUV or station wagon gives extra room for luggage. Our things to do in Malta guide shows how far a car can take you.

If you are still choosing a base, our guide to where to stay in Malta compares the main areas, and the Malta weather guide helps you choose the best month to travel. Families should remember that child seats are included, so there is no need to carry your own on the flight. Ask for the number you need when you enquire so they can be ready at pickup.

What is included

Pricing is all inclusive. Rates cover comprehensive insurance options, 24 hour roadside assistance, accessories and child seats, a second driver and unlimited mileage, and the business commits to no hidden fees or extra charges. The excess under the collision damage waiver can be up to €450, which means you pay for damage only up to that amount. You can remove the excess by buying top-up insurance from an external provider of your choice: you pay the damage cost to the business, then claim it back on returning home.

The car is supplied clean and should be returned as clean as possible, because charges may apply for mud, sand, food leftovers, rubbish or pet fur. Traffic fines incurred during the rental must be settled directly with the business, even if they arrive after the rental ends. Report any accident or damage straight away, since unreported damage may leave you liable for the repair.

Pickup points, Gozo and late flights

The booking form lets you choose the airport office, the San Ġwann office, the airport main car park or the night garage in Għudja, for pickup and drop-off. Collection at the airport office or the San Ġwann office is free of charge, and the collection place is confirmed in your booking email. If your flight arrives very late or leaves very early, the business can make arrangements for you.

Driving in Gozo is allowed at no extra cost, so you can take the ferry and explore the sister island, as the Gozo guide suggests. Taking the car overseas is not possible. For planning your arrival, see flights to Malta.

Contact and enquiries

The quickest replies come through the messaging service, quoting your booking number, but you can start with our enquiry form. Say when you arrive and leave, the vehicle type you want and where you would like to collect it. Use the VisitMalta.co.uk enquiry form on this page and we will pass your message to Daniel's Car Rentals, who will reply to you directly.