Car Hire for Cruise Passengers in Malta

Only got a few hours ashore in Valletta? A hire car lets you cover far more ground than a shore excursion bus — Mdina, the Blue Grotto, and the northern beaches are all within reach of a single day, on your own schedule.

Why rent instead of taking an excursion

• Go where you want, when you want — no fixed group stops
• Cover multiple sights in the time you have instead of just one
• Return to the ship on your own timeline, with buffer built in

Suggested day routes from Valletta

• Valletta → Mdina → Dingli Cliffs → back to port (roughly 3–4 hours)
• Valletta → Marsaxlokk fishing village → Blue Grotto → back to port
• Valletta → Golden Bay or Mellieħa for a quick beach stop → back to port

What to know before booking

Always build in a safety margin — traffic near the port can back up when multiple ships are in, and you don’t want to be late for all-aboard. Tell us your ship’s departure time and we’ll help you plan a route with a comfortable buffer.

What’s included

• Pickup near the Valletta Cruise Terminal
• A team who understands cruise timing and won’t overbook your day

[Book your cruise-day car hire] and see more of Malta than the excursion buses will show you.