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AddCar

Name: AddCar at Malta International Airport: Counterwise rating
Item: AddCar (Malta International Airport)
Rating: 3.1
Author: Counterwise

at Malta International Airport

Walk 3 min

Low consensus Check prices ↓

At a glance

AddCar at Malta International Airport is ranked No. 16 of 17 car rental desks at the airport, with a Counterwise Score of 3.1/10 (Poor).
The AddCar desk is in a nearby car park or building, about 3 minutes on foot from the terminal at Malta Airport.
A credit card in the main driver's name is required; the deposit amount is not confirmed yet.
Fuel policy: full to full. Opening hours: Daily 09:00–20:00 (closed 25 Nov and 1 May per DiscoverCars).
Main red flag from travellers: A large share of reviews, including many from the last 12 months, report extra charges at the counter that were not shown at booking: a 15-25 euro airport or location fee, out-of-hours, holiday or early-return fees, young-driver fees and debit-card surcharges..

Based on 81 reviews analysed · Last updated 13 November 2026 · How scores work

The short version

Based on 81 kept Google reviews (72 with substantive text), recent feedback is strongly negative: roughly half of the text reviews report unexpected counter fees, disputed damage charges, slow deposit refunds or card-related problems. Pickup and return are often quick and some travellers have trouble-free rentals with clean cars, but the pattern of extra charges and strict credit-card and deposit rules is repeated and recent. Web sources are mixed and mostly undated, with high platform ratings on one side and recent complaints on the other.

AI-assisted summary of 81 recent Google reviews and web reports, reviewed by our editor on 14 November 2026. How we do it

Score breakdown

Each sub-score is out of 10. Higher is always better for you. How the weights work

Deposit & damage disputes(30% of score)

Poor2.0/10

How often travellers report surprise damage charges, slow deposit refunds or disputed scratches. Based on 45 reports · high confidence.

Counter upselling(20% of score)

Poor3.0/10

Pressure to buy extra insurance, upgrades or add-ons at the desk. Higher means less pressure. Based on 18 reports · high confidence.

Booking honoured(20% of score)

Poor2.0/10

Whether you get the car category and the price you booked, without new fees at the counter. Based on 35 reports · high confidence.

Queue time(15% of score)

Mixed7.0/10

Typical wait from reaching the desk (or shuttle stop) to holding the keys. Based on 14 reports · medium confidence.

Car condition(15% of score)

Poor5.0/10

Cleanliness, mileage and mechanical state of the cars handed out. Based on 17 reports · medium confidence.

How this score was built

AI analysis of reviews and web reports (the sub-scores above, weighted): 3.4 · counts 70%
Star ratings on review platforms, rescaled against all desks we rate: 0.0 · counts 30%
2 of 83 recent reviews excluded as unreliable (solicited staff praise, other reasons). How we clean reviews
Pulled 27% toward the airport average, because recent reviews are few (40 after weighting by age).

Low consensusOur independent signals disagree: read the red and green flags before relying on the score.

What travellers flag

Red flags (5)

A large share of reviews, including many from the last 12 months, report extra charges at the counter that were not shown at booking: a 15-25 euro airport or location fee, out-of-hours, holiday or early-return fees, young-driver fees and debit-card surcharges.trustpilot.com
Many reviews report charges of roughly 250-600 euros for minor scratches, dents or other damage that travellers say were pre-existing or unproven; one traveller says photos taken at pickup disproved a claimed dent.
Repeated reports of deposits held for 2-4 weeks or longer, deposits processed as a charge rather than a hold, and later unexplained extra debits. A Reddit thread from August 2025 describes an unreturned deposit with unanswered emails.reddit.com trustpilot.com
A credit card in the driver's name is required, with a hold of about 1,400-1,800 euros even when the traveller has already bought cover through a broker. Travellers report paying extra cover or surcharges, or being refused the car, when their card did not fit the rules.trustpilot.com carrentalsmalta.mt
Several reviews, including three from the last 12 months, report receiving a lower-category car than the one booked, or being told to cancel instead.

Green flags (5)

Several travellers report quick, simple pickup and return with little or no wait, including late-night handovers.
Some travellers report the deposit released within days to a week with no deductions, and pre-existing damage recorded carefully at handover.
A handful of reviews describe clean, new or well-kept cars matching the booked category.
A few reviews report clear explanation of terms, no pressure to buy the desk's own insurance, and a credit card accepted without fuss.
Low base prices are praised in several reviews as good value when the card requirements are met.

Practical facts

Location	Nearby car park or building, about 3 min on foot from the terminalsource
Opening hours	Daily 09:00–20:00 (closed 25 Nov and 1 May per DiscoverCars)source
Credit card required	Yes, in the main driver’s namesource
Typical deposit	Not confirmed yet
Fuel policy	Full to fullsource
Shares the desk with	Alma Car Hire, CB Car Rentals, WheeGo

“Not confirmed yet” means we have not verified that fact yet. We never guess.

Sources

Web pages behind this rating’s facts and flags, found through search APIs. The review analysis also used 81 recent Google reviews of this desk, which we do not republish.

Before you go

Tick these off at the counter. (Nothing is saved; it's just for you.)

Take photos and a short video of the car at pickup, including wheels, windscreen and the fuel gauge.
Check the fuel level matches the contract before you drive off.
Decline duplicate insurance at the desk if you already have excess cover. Bring proof of your policy.
Bring a credit card in the main driver’s name with enough available credit for the deposit (amount not confirmed yet).
Allow walking time: the desk is about 3 min on foot from the terminal, longer with luggage.
Check the closing time (Daily 09:00–20:00 (closed 25 Nov and 1 May per DiscoverCars)). If your flight lands late, call the desk: some wait, others close on time.

AddCar at Malta Airport: questions and answers

Is AddCar at Malta Airport any good?

AddCar at Malta International Airport has a Counterwise Score of 3.1/10 (Poor) and is ranked No. 16 of 17 desks at the airport. Main green flag: Several travellers report quick, simple pickup and return with little or no wait, including late-night handovers.. Main red flag: A large share of reviews, including many from the last 12 months, report extra charges at the counter that were not shown at booking: a 15-25 euro airport or location fee, out-of-hours, holiday or early-return fees, young-driver fees and debit-card surcharges..

Do I need a credit card to rent from AddCar at Malta Airport?

Yes. AddCar at Malta International Airport requires a credit card in the main driver's name for the deposit.

How much is the deposit at AddCar at Malta Airport?

The deposit amount at AddCar at Malta International Airport is not confirmed yet. Check the rental terms when you book. The lowest confirmed starting deposit at this airport is at JS Car Hire (from €150).

Where is the AddCar desk at Malta Airport?

The AddCar desk is in a nearby car park or building, about 3 minutes on foot from the terminal at Malta Airport. It shares the counter with Alma Car Hire, CB Car Rentals and WheeGo.

What are the opening hours of AddCar at Malta Airport?

AddCar at Malta International Airport is open Daily 09:00–20:00 (closed 25 Nov and 1 May per DiscoverCars). Fuel policy: full to full.

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