Europe travel guide
Driving in Malta with a foreign licence
IDP recommended
You can drive in Malta on a valid foreign licence; an IDP is recommended. Malta drives on the left, a legacy of British rule; visitors can use a valid foreign licence, with an IDP advised for non-Latin-script holders.
The essentials
Drives onThe left
IDP neededRecommended
Minimum age18+
ConventionBoth
On the road
Rules of the road in Malta
- Drive on the left.
- Seatbelts mandatory; phone use banned.
- 0.05% alcohol limit.
- Narrow roads and aggressive local driving.
At the rental desk
An IDP helps non-EU and non-Latin-script drivers at Maltese desks.
Common questions
01
Can I drive in Malta with a foreign licence?
Yes, visitors may drive on a valid foreign licence in Malta; carry an IDP if your licence is not in the Roman alphabet.
02
Which side of the road does Malta drive on?
Malta drives on the left.
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