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Green Motion

Name: Green Motion at Malta International Airport: Counterwise rating
Item: Green Motion (Malta International Airport)
Rating: 6.4
Author: Counterwise

at Malta International Airport

Walk 3 min

Medium consensus Check prices ↓

At a glance

Green Motion at Malta International Airport is ranked No. 5 of 17 car rental desks at the airport, with a Counterwise Score of 6.4/10 (Mixed).
The Green Motion 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 08:00–20:00.
Main red flag from travellers: Many reviews (about 26) report charges of several hundred euros for small scratches or dents found at return, often with a torch in the dim car park, and some say the damage was already on the car. This continues in recent months, and the reports mix cases where the customer accepts some fault with cases where they dispute it..

Based on 289 reviews analysed · Last updated 13 November 2026 · How scores work

The short version

Based on about 225 usable Google reviews after excluding 11 (61 more are star-only ratings that count only toward the average), most travellers report quick pickups, newer small cars and fast deposit releases. A recurring minority of roughly 1 in 9 text reviews report charges of several hundred euros for small scratches found at return, and some report an undisclosed 15 EUR location fee at the desk. Web evidence is mostly old or undated forum posts and price-comparison pages, so recent reviews carry most of the weight here.

AI-assisted summary of 289 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)

Poor3.0/10

How often travellers report surprise damage charges, slow deposit refunds or disputed scratches. Based on 50 reports · high confidence.

Counter upselling(20% of score)

Mixed7.0/10

Pressure to buy extra insurance, upgrades or add-ons at the desk. Higher means less pressure. Based on 14 reports · medium confidence.

Booking honoured(20% of score)

Poor5.5/10

Whether you get the car category and the price you booked, without new fees at the counter. Based on 28 reports · medium confidence.

Queue time(15% of score)

Great8.5/10

Typical wait from reaching the desk (or shuttle stop) to holding the keys. Based on 33 reports · high confidence.

Car condition(15% of score)

Mixed7.0/10

Cleanliness, mileage and mechanical state of the cars handed out. Based on 46 reports · high confidence.

How this score was built

AI analysis of reviews and web reports (the sub-scores above, weighted): 5.7 · counts 70%
Star ratings on review platforms, rescaled against all desks we rate: 8.3 · counts 30%
11 of 300 recent reviews excluded as unreliable (solicited staff praise). How we clean reviews
Pulled 8% toward the airport average, because recent reviews are few (162 after weighting by age).

Medium consensusOur independent signals mostly agree, with some differences.

What travellers flag

Red flags (4)

Many reviews (about 26) report charges of several hundred euros for small scratches or dents found at return, often with a torch in the dim car park, and some say the damage was already on the car. This continues in recent months, and the reports mix cases where the customer accepts some fault with cases where they dispute it.
Several reviews report delayed deposit refunds or unexpected card charges after the rental, such as fines, cleaning fees and small deductions, sometimes with weeks of waiting and slow responses.
Several reviews, including recent ones, mention a roughly 15 EUR location or airport parking fee that was not shown during online booking and was only revealed at the desk.
Some recent reviews describe older, high-mileage or poorly maintained cars, with problems such as a smell of smoke, a defective light or central locking, or missing parking sensors. This sits alongside many reports of new cars, so fleet quality seems uneven.

Green flags (5)

Pickup and return are described as fast in about 30 reviews, with little or no queue, flexible return times and an office a short walk from the terminal.
Many reviews (about 30) praise new, clean small cars that suit Malta's narrow roads and have low fuel consumption.
A joint vehicle inspection with photos and the contract emailed to the customer is described in about 14 reviews, which helps travellers who keep their own records.
Several reviews report the card hold being released within 1-3 days of return, with some noting no extra charges at all.
About 20 reviews describe low prices and good value, and a few note that cover options were explained without pressure.

Practical facts

Location	Nearby car park or building, about 3 min on foot from the terminalsource
Opening hours	Daily 08:00–20:00source
Credit card required	Yes, in the main driver’s namesource
Typical deposit	Not confirmed yet
Fuel policy	Full to fullsource
Shares the desk with	U-Save

“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 289 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 08:00–20:00). If your flight lands late, call the desk: some wait, others close on time.

Green Motion at other airports and stations

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Green Motion at Malta Airport: questions and answers

Is Green Motion at Malta Airport any good?

Green Motion at Malta International Airport has a Counterwise Score of 6.4/10 (Mixed) and is ranked No. 5 of 17 desks at the airport. Main green flag: Pickup and return are described as fast in about 30 reviews, with little or no queue, flexible return times and an office a short walk from the terminal.. Main red flag: Many reviews (about 26) report charges of several hundred euros for small scratches or dents found at return, often with a torch in the dim car park, and some say the damage was already on the car. This continues in recent months, and the reports mix cases where the customer accepts some fault with cases where they dispute it..

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

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

How much is the deposit at Green Motion at Malta Airport?

The deposit amount at Green Motion 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 Green Motion desk at Malta Airport?

The Green Motion 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 U-Save.

What are the opening hours of Green Motion at Malta Airport?

Green Motion at Malta International Airport is open Daily 08:00–20:00. Fuel policy: full to full.

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