Malta Car Rentals
🇲🇹Promenade & Hotel Delivery

Car Hire at Sliema & Gżira

Sliema is Malta’s premier retail and promenade destination. With our seamless hotel delivery and drop-off service, you can have your rental car delivered right to The Strand, Tower Road, or your holiday rental in Sliema.

Key Collection & Handover

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Where to meet
The Strand & Tower Road / Hotel Delivery across Sliema & Gżira, Malta
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Local support & WhatsApp
+356 7753 3743
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Working Hours & Desk Schedule

Live operational status (Malta Time)

Open Today
Today's Hours
08:00 – 20:00 Daily

🚗 Dedicated Location Delivery: Handover is prepared by our mobile team. Need pick-up outside listed hours? Contact our support line on +356 7753 3743 or WhatsApp.

How handover works:

  1. 1Reserve online with Sliema hotel delivery selected.
  2. 2Our driver meets you at your Sliema hotel or along The Strand at your requested time.
  3. 3Complete the quick inspection and paperwork in under 5 minutes.
  4. 4Set off along the Coast Road or park easily at the seafront.

Navigating Sliema & The Promenade

Sliema is connected by Tower Road on the open sea side and The Strand on the Marsamxett Harbour side facing Valletta. Traffic moves along a one-way system through the commercial centre. Keep right of the ferries when driving along The Strand towards Gżira and Ta’ Xbiex.

🅿️Parking in Sliema

Sliema has high parking demand in summer. Look for White parking bays along Tower Road and Qui-Si-Sana. Avoid Green bays which are strictly reserved for Sliema residents 24 hours a day. Paid parking is available at The Point Shopping Mall car park and Tigné Point.

Malta Car Rentals · Service coverage across Malta & Gozo

Good to Know

  • ✓Free hotel drop-off and collection available in Sliema and Gżira
  • ✓Full-to-Full fuel policy so you never overpay for fuel
  • ✓Unlimited mileage across Malta and Gozo included
  • ✓Debit cards accepted for deposit with our Debit Card Package
  • ✓Only 10% deposit needed online to secure your car

Island Connectivity

Driving Times from Sliema & Gżira

Malta is compact and easy to navigate with your own car. Here are estimated clear-run drive times:

Valletta (via road)15 min

Around Msida creek to the capital (or take the 5-minute Sliema ferry).

St. Julian's & Spinola5–10 min

Direct coastal run along Tower Road.

Malta International Airport20 min

Quick drive through the Santa Venera bypass to Luqa.

Golden Bay Beach30 min

Westwards through Mosta and Mgarr to Malta’s sunset beaches.

Gozo Ferry (Ċirkewwa)45 min

Northbound along the Coast Road past St. Paul’s Bay.

Frequently Asked Questions

Questions About Car Hire in Sliema & Gżira

How does car delivery to Sliema work?+

We coordinate with your arrival time and deliver the vehicle directly outside your hotel entrance or holiday apartment in Sliema.

Can I drop the car off at the airport after renting in Sliema?+

Yes! You can collect the car in Sliema and return it directly at Malta International Airport (MLA) on your departure day at no hassle.

What size car is best for Sliema?+

We recommend an Economy or Compact automatic model (e.g. Peugeot 108, Toyota Yaris, or Hyundai i20), which are easiest to park and manoeuvre through Sliema streets.

Ready to Explore Malta from Sliema & Gżira?

Reserve today with just a 10% confirmation deposit. Settle the remainder upon collection.

Location
Sliema & Gżira