| Located just south of Italy, east of Tunisia and to | | | | Marsaxlokk Bay. In Birzebbuga, you'll find one of the |
| the north of Libya, Malta boasts a cross-continental | | | | island's most important archaeological sites: the Ghar |
| cultural location that is appreciated by holidaymakers | | | | Dalam Caves, a site which provides evidence of the |
| from around the world. In fact, Malta boasts over | | | | earliest human activity dating back to around 5000 |
| 7000 years of ancient history - a factor that attracts | | | | BC. |
| tourists to Malta in their droves. And there's no | | | | What's more, drive your hired car towards the west |
| better way to appreciate the spectacular beauty of | | | | and you'll encounter the exciting cultural cities of |
| the Maltese Islands than by hiring a car and driving | | | | Rabat and Mdina. Mdina is one of Malta's oldest |
| through its lush vegetation and sparkling coastal | | | | towns, and boasts a range of religious treasures for |
| landscapes. | | | | travellers in Malta to visit. As one of Europe's most |
| Start your holiday by travelling to Malta's capital of | | | | ancient walled cities, Mdina offers a unique blend of |
| Valletta and you'll be able to appreciate the city's | | | | medieval and Baroque architecture, while the |
| architecturally stunning environs - formally declared a | | | | neighbouring town of Rabat offers a similar |
| UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1980 - to explore its | | | | extraordinary mixture of historical significance and |
| ancient catacombs and temples, and take pleasure in | | | | religious opulence. |
| its historic art museums. While it's difficult to drive a | | | | Whether you choose to spend your holiday in Malta |
| car in Valletta (a park and ride system was | | | | amid its beautiful beach settings, or in its ancient |
| implemented in 2006), you'll be able to hire a car in | | | | historical cities, you'll find that car hire in Malta is the |
| the city and drive out to some of Malta's most | | | | most convenient - and most enjoyable - way to get |
| breathtaking locations. | | | | around the island. You'll be able to avoid the crowds |
| For instance, if you want to enjoy some time by the | | | | of tourists on Malta's public transport networks, and |
| beach during your Maltese holiday, take a drive in | | | | appreciate the comfort of following your own |
| your rental car down to the southern fishing village of | | | | schedule, rather than having to abide by the rules set |
| Marsaxlokk and traverse the country's second largest | | | | down by a package holiday. Moreover, it's estimated |
| natural harbour. If you like fish, you'll love | | | | that Malta has very low rates for car rental when |
| Marsaxlokk's fish market on a Sunday morning, as | | | | compared to most other countries in the |
| well as the village's selection of exquisite seafood | | | | Mediterranean, and many travellers find it more |
| restaurants. | | | | cost-effective to book car hire online before arriving |
| And while you're in the south of Malta, why not drive | | | | in the country. So you can be sure that, by choosing |
| along the coast towards Birzebbuga, a quiet fishing | | | | to hire a car in Malta, you're making the most of your |
| port and small beach resort to the west of | | | | travel budget while enjoying a large degree of luxury! |