Malta is a small group of islands in the Mediterranean (Europe) and scores of tourists travel to this beautiful holiday destination every year. As with most holidays, hiring a car in Malta is a common practice and there are plenty of Malta car hire agencies out there that offer very reasonable prices for reliable cars. There are some very strong reasons to hire a car in Malta that will help you get the most out of your Malta holidays.
Reason 1: Avoid public transport by hiring a car. The only form of public transport in Malta is route buses, which have been up for replacement by new vehicles for decades. If you hire a car on your Malta holiday you can steer clear of these old, noisy and uncomfortable buses which only get appreciation from classic car collectors but none from the rest of us. Although public transport is dirt cheap (when compared to car hire in Malta), you get what you pay for: Pay peanuts, get monkeys!
Reason 2: Get more out of your Malta holiday through car hire. Malta is renowned for the rich culture and history it offers and there are a lot of places of interest to visit. Using public transport is an option, but then why waste all that time trying to get to places when you can go by car? By hiring a car in Malta you can also avoid depending on tours and explore the island on your own, at your own pace and see what you want to see.
Reason 3: Car hire in Malta doesn’t have to break the bank. With competition between car hire agencies increasing, tourists hiring a car get a better deal through more modern vehicles which can be hired at lower rates when compared to other European holiday destinations. On top of that, Malta has some of the lowest fuel rates of all countries in Europe, with both diesel and petrol costing only around 1 euro per liter. Don’t forget that taking one or two tours is cheaper but if you really want to explore Malta then even tours will cost you quite a lot when compared to car hire.
Reason 4: Have freedom in choosing where to go with a hired car. You can go around the Maltese islands on your own time, following your own interests and choosing where to go freely with a hired car. You can drive to places only the Maltese really know about, such as small peaceful beaches or towns and villages away from the more touristy areas that give you a real view of what Malta and the Maltese are really about.
Reason 5: Driving in the Maltese sun requires air conditioning! If you decide not to hire a car in Malta during a summer holiday there, you’re going to regret it. With an average daytime temperature of over 32 degrees Celsius and high humidity levels its just no fun riding a bus or going on a tour in the midday sun. Unless of course you hire a car with AC. Yes, it’ll cost you a bit more but trust me, it’s well worth the expense!
For the best advice, prices and availability of Malta car hire, please visit GuideToMalta.net. This website offers a lot of information on Malta holidays and what to expect when visiting the islands.

