Budget car rental and other useful tips
Your budget planned for Malta Car hire might be a modest one. However Merlin car hire has a range of cars to match various budgets. We also offer special budget car rental depending on the time of year. Enquire about Merlin's Malta Car Hire today!
Banks, ATMs and exchange bureaux can be found all over the islands, as well as foreign exchange machines in the tourist areas. Banks generally open mornings Monday to Saturday, but exchange bureaux at the international airport are open 24 hours a day
Many hotels, shops and restaurants accept foreign currency, but currency and travelers cheques can be changed into lira at banks and tourist offices
Travelers arriving in Malta from non-EU countries do not need to pay customs duty on 200 cigarettes, 50 cigars, 100 cigarillos or 250g of tobacco; 1 liter wine and 1 liter spirits, or other goods up to roughly EUR 170
The spring months between April, June are a perfect time to visit Malta because of the lesser numbers of tourists and cheaper accommodation rates. The period between August–November is also ideal to escape the holiday crowds.