Rental Terms & Conditions
Hereinafter, the “Company” refers to LA Rentals Malta as the hiring company and “Hirer” or “Driver” both refer to the person hiring and driving the vehicle.
1. Hirer must be between 21 and 75 years of age and a valid form of License & identification (ID or passport) needs to be presented at the rental desk. Young Drivers aged 18-20 years may be insured at a daily premium charges.
2. For Cars and Motorcycles, Hirer needs to be in possession of a Valid Driving License Category. For Scooters, Category AM/B for 50cc and Car & A/A1/A2 for 125cc is required. If the Driving License is not in the Roman Alphabet, an International Driving Permit needs to be Presented. For Driving Licenses from Countries not part of the international driving License treaty, an Official Translation of the License must be presented with the Original License.
3. Every vehicle needs to be covered by an Insurance Policy and hirer can opt to choose between a Fully Comprehensive Insurance Policy or a Third Party, Fire and Theft Policy. Insurance excess for Cars/Motorcycles: €500 (ages 21-75) or €800 (ages 18-20). For Scooters: €350 & Manual Car €350.
4. The Comprehensive Insurance will not apply in the cases mentioned below:
- The rented vehicle is being driven at excessive speed beyond those laid down by police
- Driver is in state of drunkenness or under the influence of drugs
- For Cars: If number of persons exceeds 4
- For Motorcycles/Scooters: If number of persons exceeds 2
- The vehicle is driven or used for off-road or rough terrain (€100 fine)
- For Scooters Only: If parked without steering-lock (€100 fine and rental agreement revocation)
- For Scooters/Motorcycles: If helmet not worn (2 helmets provided per vehicle)
- Cars/Motorcycles: €25 per day
- Scooters: €15 per day
6. Minor damages such as split Tyre, punctures, damaged rims, mirrors, seats, or accessories are not covered by Insurance and are the Hirer’s responsibility. For damages less than the excess amount (€500 for Cars/Motorcycles, €350 for Scooters), the company will only charge the lesser amount.
7. Company provides complimentary towing service for punctures, accidents, or mechanical failure. Hirer must remain with vehicle until tow truck arrives. For Gozo towing, ferry fees are Hirer’s responsibility.
8. Hirer is responsible to repair punctured Tyre/s at any Tyre repair shop at his/her own expense.
9. In case of lost keys, Hirer will be charged for replacement and/or delivery of a new key.
10. Hirer must inform Company immediately of accidents and provide insurance details to other parties involved. Police/traffic warden statements required for injuries.
11. Hirer must inform Company immediately and file police report for theft or malicious damage.
12. Security Deposit Requirements:
- Cars/Motorcycles: €500
- Scooters: €350
- Manual Car: €350
Deposit covers traffic fines and deductibles, refunded in full/part after 48 Hours (24 hours for cash payments).
13. CVA charges for entering Valletta apply to Cars only (not applicable to motorcycles/scooters). Traffic fines must be settled by Company. €5 administration charge per fine.
14. Payment accepted via Wise, MasterCard, or Visa. Valid credit card required for security deposit pre-authorization.
15. All vehicles must be test driven and inspected before departure. Vehicle must be returned in same condition.
16. Minimum Rental Duration is 24 Hours. Additional hourly rates:
- Cars/Motorcycles: €4.5/Hour
- Scooters: €3.5/Hour
Pickup: 9:00am-5:00pm. Agreement signing/checks: 30 minutes.
17. Vehicles provided with full fuel tank, must be returned full. €2 refueling charge plus fuel costs if returned with less.
18. Hirer responsible for correct fuel type and any damage from wrong fuel use.
19. Company will provide same website-advertised model when possible, or alternative in same category.
20. No mileage restrictions, but driving restricted to tarmacked roads in Malta/Gozo.
21. For 30+ day rentals, Hirer must monitor service inspection schedule.
22. Optional extras (additional driver, Baby Seats, etc.) subject to availability and price changes.
23. All transactions in Euro currency.
24. Cancellation Policy:
- 48+ hours notice: Full refund
- Less than 48 hours: €50 fee
- No-show: No refund
25. Company confirms cancellations via email.
26. Company may refuse rental without refund if Hirer fails to provide documentation/appear.
27. Cancellation requests: [email protected]
28. Agreement governed by Maltese Law.
29. Cars Only: €100 Cleaning Fee for Wet Seats.
Important Telephone Numbers:
- Company Emergency: +356 77162509, _356 27677572
+356 77508015, +356 27048863 (St. Lucija Office), +35677106319 (owner) - Traffic Wardens (in case of accident): +356 21320202
- Emergency (in case of injury): 112
- Towing Services:
Cars: RTS (Policy Holder Lydon Xerri) +35620337777
Motorcycles/Scooters: (Policy Holder Dean Xerri) +35622480200