Green Motion Malta International Airport

Green Motion is a car and van rental brand run worldwide as a franchise from its head office in Bedfordshire, and its Malta International Airport branch looks after travellers picking up a car as soon as they land. The airport in Luqa is Malta's only one, around five kilometres south-west of Valletta, so for most UK visitors this is the first and easiest place to collect a hire car.

The branch rents a range of vehicles and is open seven days a week. On VisitMalta.co.uk it sits in our directory of car hire companies in Malta, alongside other firms serving the airport.

Finding the airport office

The desk is not in the arrivals hall itself. After collecting your luggage, head down to Level -1, walk through the tunnel and turn right towards Park East, the multi-storey car park facing you. From the lobby, take the lift to Level 1, where the Green Motion office is located.

Opening hours are 8am to 8pm every day of the week, including bank holidays, which suits most flights from the UK. If your flight lands late, mention your arrival time in your enquiry. Travellers still choosing a route can compare options in our guide to flights from the UK to Malta.

How renting works

Green Motion uses a multi-product system, introduced in 2019, that lets you choose a car by what you need and see the full final price upfront. Insurance is built into each product, so booking direct means the right cover comes with the car rather than as a confusing extra at the desk. How much you are liable for in the event of damage depends on the product you choose.

At collection, bring your booking details, your driving licence, your passport and a valid credit card. Before driving away, you complete a Vehicle Condition Report noting any existing marks, with attention to five common damage hotspots, and you repeat the check on return. Many scrapes happen in tight car parks, so parking a little further away is a sensible habit.

The brand also aims to keep its environmental footprint low, cleaning cars with biodegradable products and water-saving methods such as steam cleaning.

Driving in Malta for UK visitors

Malta drives on the left, as in the UK, and a valid licence from home is needed; depending on where it was issued you may also need an International Driving Permit. Speed limits are generally 50 km/h in towns and 80 km/h on open roads. Main roads are well signposted, but rural lanes can be narrow, winding and potholed, so a smaller car is often the easier choice.

A few local rules are worth knowing. Blue parking bays are for residents and white bays are public. Dipped headlights are required in tunnels and poor visibility, hand-held phones are banned at the wheel, children under 12 or below 150 cm need a suitable car seat, and speed cameras are common. Driving into Valletta incurs a Controlled Vehicular Access charge based on time spent in the city, so many visitors park outside and walk in; our Valletta guide covers the capital itself.

Where to go with a hire car

Malta covers only 316 square kilometres, so a car makes it easy to see a lot in a day. History lovers can visit the Ħal Saflieni Hypogeum, the megalithic temples at Ħaġar Qim, the walled city in our Mdina guide, and wartime sites such as the Lascaris War Rooms. Taking the car across on the ferry opens up the island of Gozo and the Ġgantija temples.

Divers and snorkellers can drive to Ċirkewwa in the north-west, while others will prefer quiet beaches, spas or boat cruises. For more ideas see our list of things to do in Malta and our guide to where to stay in Malta.

Booking with Green Motion in Malta

Prices vary with the type of car, the length of hire, the season and the insurance option, and are shown in the booking system rather than published as a list. If you have questions about a vehicle, collection times or a longer hire, use the VisitMalta.co.uk enquiry form on this page and we will pass your message to the Green Motion team at Malta International Airport.