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No. 4 of 17 at MLA

Aquarius Rent A Car

at Malta International Airport

Walk 3 min
Counterwise Score 7.3 out of 10, rated Mixed.Medium consensusCheck prices ↓

At a glance

  • Aquarius Rent A Car at Malta International Airport is ranked No. 4 of 17 car rental desks at the airport, with a Counterwise Score of 7.3/10 (Mixed).
  • The Aquarius Rent A Car 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 typical deposit is from €150.
  • Fuel policy: same to same. Opening hours: Mon–Sat 10:00–16:00; Sunday out-of-hours only.
  • Main red flag from travellers: Three reviews from the last year say a credit card was treated as a debit card, or no physical credit card was shown, and full desk insurance (about 160-200 euros extra) was then required to get the car; older reviews describe the same pattern..

Based on 296 reviews analysed · Last updated · How scores work

The short version

Based on about 250 written Google reviews (after 4 exclusions, plus stars-only ratings), most reviewers report friendly service, clean cars, fair prices and quick deposit refunds. The main recurring problem in the past year is the card rule: three recent reviewers say a card was treated as debit and full insurance became compulsory. A cluster of reviews from mid-2025 also disputes administrative fees and damage charges. Web evidence is mostly undated aggregator pages and broadly consistent with a good but not flawless record.

AI-assisted summary of 296 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)

Mixed7.0/10

How often travellers report surprise damage charges, slow deposit refunds or disputed scratches. Based on 40 reports · high confidence.

Counter upselling(20% of score)

Mixed6.5/10

Pressure to buy extra insurance, upgrades or add-ons at the desk. Higher means less pressure. Based on 22 reports · medium confidence.

Booking honoured(20% of score)

Mixed6.5/10

Whether you get the car category and the price you booked, without new fees at the counter. Based on 50 reports · medium confidence.

Queue time(15% of score)

Mixed7.5/10

Typical wait from reaching the desk (or shuttle stop) to holding the keys. Based on 35 reports · medium confidence.

Car condition(15% of score)

Mixed7.5/10

Cleanliness, mileage and mechanical state of the cars handed out. Based on 90 reports · high confidence.

How this score was built

  • AI analysis of reviews and web reports (the sub-scores above, weighted): 7.0 · counts 70%
  • Star ratings on review platforms, rescaled against all desks we rate: 9.1 · counts 30%
  • 4 of 300 recent reviews excluded as unreliable (solicited staff praise, other reasons). How we clean reviews
  • Pulled 13% toward the airport average, because recent reviews are few (105 after weighting by age).

Medium consensusOur independent signals mostly agree, with some differences.

What travellers flag

Red flags (3)

  • Three reviews from the last year say a credit card was treated as a debit card, or no physical credit card was shown, and full desk insurance (about 160-200 euros extra) was then required to get the car; older reviews describe the same pattern.
  • Three reviews from the last four months report arriving to find nobody in the office; one was resolved by WhatsApp, others describe long waits, and key-box returns without any inspection.
  • A handful of recent reviews describe cars that were older or less well kept than hoped (underinflated tyres, squeaky brakes, scratches, not spotless), although most describe clean cars.

Green flags (5)

  • Deposit holds are reported as released within a few days in about 20 reviews; a few report waits of 10 days to a month.
  • Communication by email and WhatsApp is repeatedly described as fast and clear, and staff are reported to have waited after midnight for delayed flights.
  • Many reviewers say the price and terms matched what was agreed, with no hidden charges, especially when they read the emailed conditions beforehand.
  • A large share of reviewers describe clean, recent small cars, often with a free upgrade or same-day swap when the booked car was unavailable.
  • The company's own terms list low deposit holds of 150 euros with the higher cover options, and many reviews confirm small deposits plus after-hours key-box returns.aquariusrentacar.com

Practical facts

LocationNearby car park or building, about 3 min on foot from the terminalsource
Opening hoursMon–Sat 10:00–16:00; Sunday out-of-hours onlysource
Credit card requiredYes, in the main driver’s namesource
Typical depositfrom €150source
Fuel policySame to samesource
Shares the desk withNo other brands

“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 296 recent Google reviews of this desk, which we do not republish.

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Aquarius Rent A Car at Malta Airport: questions and answers

Is Aquarius Rent A Car at Malta Airport any good?

Aquarius Rent A Car at Malta International Airport has a Counterwise Score of 7.3/10 (Mixed) and is ranked No. 4 of 17 desks at the airport. Main green flag: Deposit holds are reported as released within a few days in about 20 reviews; a few report waits of 10 days to a month.. Main red flag: Three reviews from the last year say a credit card was treated as a debit card, or no physical credit card was shown, and full desk insurance (about 160-200 euros extra) was then required to get the car; older reviews describe the same pattern..

Do I need a credit card to rent from Aquarius Rent A Car at Malta Airport?

Yes. Aquarius Rent A Car at Malta International Airport requires a credit card in the main driver's name for the deposit.

How much is the deposit at Aquarius Rent A Car at Malta Airport?

The typical deposit at Aquarius Rent A Car at Malta International Airport is from €150. The lowest starting deposit at this airport is at JS Car Hire (from €150).

Where is the Aquarius Rent A Car desk at Malta Airport?

The Aquarius Rent A Car desk is in a nearby car park or building, about 3 minutes on foot from the terminal at Malta Airport.

What are the opening hours of Aquarius Rent A Car at Malta Airport?

Aquarius Rent A Car at Malta International Airport is open Mon–Sat 10:00–16:00; Sunday out-of-hours only. Fuel policy: same to same.

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