Sicily by Car Malta
Car and Van Hire at the Airport · Luqa · 89 Triq Il Mastrudaxxa, Qormi QRM 1020, Malta
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Sicily by Car Malta is the Maltese franchise of an Italian car hire brand, with a rental office at Malta International Airport in Luqa. It rents cars from electric and small models up to nine-seater minivans, plus vans, with unlimited mileage on rentals of up to 26 days. Enquiries go through the VisitMalta.co.uk form on this page.
Sicily by Car is a well-known Italian rental brand, and its Maltese branch gives visitors a straightforward way to collect a car at the airport. The office is at Malta International Airport in Luqa, around 5 km south of Valletta, so you can step off a flight from the UK, sign the paperwork and drive away without a taxi or a bus.
The Maltese business is run as a franchise by Princess Operations Ltd. On VisitMalta.co.uk it is listed under car hire in Malta, alongside other local firms such as Aquarius Rent A Car.
The fleet
The fleet is freshly registered and split into categories to suit different trips: electric cars for those who want a greener option, small cars for short journeys with little luggage, medium cars for freer touring, large cars with extra space and comfort, and minivans for groups travelling together. Some minivans seat nine. Cars are available in diesel or petrol and with manual or automatic transmission, and a new hybrid small model has recently been added.
Commercial vans can also be hired for those who need more room, which helps if you are moving house or carrying equipment. The range also includes covers, accessories and extra services that can be added to a booking. Note that you book a category, not a particular model, because the company does not guarantee a specific car.
Booking and what you need
Before you book, the company's pages cover car rental for novice drivers, the terms and conditions, road rules in Malta and other useful information for travellers, and they are worth a read. Rentals can be booked online, and the booking form asks for pick-up and drop-off office, dates and times, and the driver's age. The age options run from 19 to 85. You need a valid driving permit, an identity card or passport and a credit card in the main driver's name. Mastercard and Visa are accepted. Debit cards are accepted too, subject to the conditions on the company's debit card page, but cash and cheques are not.
Rentals of up to 26 days have unlimited mileage. If you give your flight number and a mobile number when booking, the desk will track your flight and keep the car if you are delayed. Outside regular desk hours an out-of-hours fee applies. Without flight details and no word from you, the car is treated as free after two hours.
Returning the car, fines and deposits
The vehicle should be returned with a full tank. A grace period of 59 minutes applies after the return time on your agreement, and after that one extra rental day is charged. If you wish to extend, ask at the pick-up location, where the cost of the extra days is confirmed and paid. Animals are not allowed in the cars.
Fines received in person should be paid straight away to the local authorities. Those sent to the company are charged to your card with an administration fee. Malta has no tolls. The deposit is released once the rental agreement is closed if the car comes back undamaged, though how soon the money reappears depends on your card issuer, up to 30 days.
Exploring and driving abroad
A car makes it easy to reach places that buses serve less often, such as the Ħaġar Qim temples, the Blue Grotto and the best beaches in Malta. Our things to do in Malta page and Valletta guide are good places to plan routes, while the Gozo guide helps if you want to see the sister island. Sicily by Car also rents in several other countries, including Italy, Spain, France, Portugal, Croatia, Albania, Austria and Montenegro.
To ask about a rental, use the VisitMalta.co.uk enquiry form on this page and we will pass your message to the business.
Questions about Sicily by Car Malta
Where do I collect a Sicily by Car hire car in Malta?
The rental office is at Malta International Airport in Luqa, around 5 km south of the capital, Valletta. You can collect your car there when you land and return it to the same office.
What types of vehicle can I hire?
The fleet includes electric, small, medium and large cars, minivans with up to nine seats and commercial vans. Cars come in diesel or petrol and with manual or automatic gearboxes.
Which documents and cards do I need?
You need a valid driving permit, an identity card or passport and a credit card in the main driver's name. Mastercard and Visa are accepted, debit cards are accepted subject to the company's conditions, and cash or cheques are not.
Is there a mileage limit?
No. Rentals of up to 26 days come with unlimited mileage, so you can tour the island freely without worrying about extra charges per kilometre for ordinary trips.
What happens if my flight is delayed?
If you gave correct flight details and a mobile number when booking, the desk checks your flight and holds the car. Out-of-hours fees apply if you arrive after the desk closes. Without those details the car is released after two hours.
Can I choose a particular car model or bring a pet?
You book a category of car and the company does not guarantee a specific model. Animals are not allowed inside the cars, so arrange pet travel separately.
Practical information
The Sicily by Car rental office is at Malta International Airport in Luqa, about 5 km south of Valletta. The franchise company, Princess Operations Ltd, has its registered address at 89 Triq il-Mastrudaxxa, Qormi QRM1020. The website does not give desk opening hours or price lists, since rates depend on the dates, the vehicle and the extras. To ask about a booking, send your dates and vehicle needs through the enquiry form on this page and VisitMalta.co.uk will pass your message to the business.
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The details on this page were correct on 25 October 2026, as published on the Sicily by Car Malta website. Services, prices and hours can change, so please confirm when you enquire.