Make no
bones about it, Maltese people really love their cars. The island is one of the
most private car-dense countries in Europe and it’s definitely not a question
of vanity or laziness – a private car is simply the best way to get from one
place to the other, whether you’re here for business or pleasure.
Hiring a car
in Malta makes it so much easier to get around and maximise your holiday time –
here are just a few of the reasons why.
Getting
around in a private car in Malta is much easier than it is using any other form
of transport. Public transport in Malta remains sub-standard; most bus routes
have their own limitations and it’s not unusual to be stuck waiting on a stop
for ages without a bus in sight – definitely not the most entertaining
activity, especially during the blazing hot summer months!
Furthermore,
the majority of buses stop running after 10pm – night buses are infrequent and
only service the small section of the island where most of the nightlife is
concentrated. If you’re out for a late supper somewhere in the southern region,
it will be troublesome to get home without a car. Taxis are also an impractical
choice – while they’re a suitable option after a night out, they are not widely
available all around the island and their cost on a day-to-day basis is prohibitively
expensive; whenever you book one, you’re bound to the route that the driver
chooses to take instead of figuring out your own. On the other hand, the prices
for holiday car rentals in Malta are reasonable and can be tailored to suit
your needs, who you will be travelling with and the length of your holiday.
