Here you will find important tips and useful information for Malta.
Credit cards are recommended for car rentals. Prepaid cards are generally accepted for payment but not for reservations. Please check the possible payment methods with the car rental company in advance.
Keep exchange and transaction receipts for reconversion.
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Valletta
Official language
Maltese and English
Language capabilities
German, English, Italian and French
230/240 volt / adapter required
Banks
8.30 - 12.30 h (Mon - Fri)
8.30 - 11.30 h (Sat)
Stores
9.00 - 13.00 h and 16.00 - 19.00/22.00 h (Mon - Sat)
Do not drink tap water.
Vaccination against diphtheria, tetanus, polio and measles recommended.
Left-hand driving.
Swiss driver's license accepted for car rentals if obtained at least 2 years previously, varies by rental company.
Minimum age for car rentals: 21 (varies by rental company).
CH sticker and breakdown triangle mandatory.
Blood alcohol limit: 0.8 ‰.
00 41 (disregard '0' preceding Swiss area codes)
Valletta, 6 Zachary-Street
Tel. +356 21 24 41 59
Part of Malta are also the islands of Gozo and Comino.
Travel is the secure prepaid card for use away from home – without any annual fees. In the event of loss, the card including the balance will be replaced worldwide.
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