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Car hire deposits at Malta Airport, lowest first
We know the typical deposit for 6 of the 17 car rental desks at Malta International Airport. JS Car Hire has the lowest starting deposit (from €150); the highest amount is at Hertz (up to €3,000). The median starting deposit is €400.
A range such as €200–€3,000 (Hertz) means the amount varies, for example with the car or the cover you choose: check the rental terms for your booking. The deposit is held on your card at pickup and released after the car is returned.
Recent traveller reports mention deposits or refunds held back at 1 desk in this list: Avis.
The deposit is not confirmed yet for 11 desks at Malta International Airport. They are listed separately below and left out of the ranking: we never guess.
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Car hire deposits at Malta Airport, lowest first
Ranked by the lowest known starting deposit. Swipe sideways on a phone to see every column.
| Desk | Deposit | Score | Credit card | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.JS Car Hire | from €150 | 9.1Great | Not required | Walk 3 min |
| 2.Aquarius Rent A Car | from €150 | 7.3Mixed | Required | Walk 3 min |
| 3.Hertz | €200–€3,000 | 3.7Poor | Required | Walk 3 min |
| 4.Enterprise | €600–€750 | 8.0Great | Required | Walk 3 min |
| 5.Avis | €1,800–€3,000 | 5.9Poor | Required | Walk 3 min |
| 6.Budget | €1,800–€3,000 | 5.7Poor | Required | Walk 3 min |
Deposit not confirmed yet (not ranked)
Listed by Counterwise Score. Check the deposit in the rental terms when you book.
| Desk | Score | Credit card | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Malta Car Hire | 7.7Mixed | Not required | Walk 3 min |
| Green Motion | 6.4Mixed | Required | Walk 3 min |
| Autounion | 5.7Poor | Required | Walk 3 min |
| Sixt | 5.3Poor | Not required | Walk 3 min |
| Cargini | 5.1Poor | Required | Walk 3 min |
| Europcar | 4.2Poor | Required | Walk 3 min |
| Surprice | 4.1Poor | Required | Walk 3 min |
| Sicily by Car | 4.0Poor | Not confirmed yet | Walk 3 min |
| OK Mobility | 3.3Poor | Required | Shuttle |
| AddCar | 3.1Poor | Required | Walk 3 min |
| MOVIS Car Rental | 2.2Poor | Required | Short walk |
Lowest deposits at Malta Airport: questions and answers
Which car rental desk has the lowest deposit at Malta Airport?
JS Car Hire has the lowest known starting deposit at Malta International Airport: from €150. It has a Counterwise Score of 9.1/10 (Great). Next come Aquarius Rent A Car (from €150) and Hertz (€200–€3,000).
What is the typical car hire deposit at Malta Airport?
Across the 6 desks at Malta International Airport with a known deposit, the median starting deposit is €400, from €150 up to €3,000. The deposit is not confirmed yet for 11 desks.
Which car hire desks at Malta Airport have the highest deposits?
The highest known deposits at Malta International Airport are at Hertz (€200–€3,000), Avis (€1,800–€3,000) and Budget (€1,800–€3,000). Make sure your card has enough available credit for the hold.
Is the deposit refunded quickly at Malta Airport?
Deposits are held on your card at pickup and released after the car is returned; the bank can take a few days to show it. Recent traveller reports of deposits or refunds held back concern Avis: read their desk pages before you book.
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Ranking is by Counterwise Score only (or by deposit where stated). Commission never changes the order. Read our affiliate disclosure. Facts marked “Not confirmed yet” have not been verified: we never guess them.