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Does Thrifty require an IDP in Malta?

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Malta lets visitors drive on a valid foreign licence, but Thrifty still requires an IDP if your licence is not printed in the Roman alphabet — and it removes any doubt at the counter.
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Thrifty in Malta
Thrifty IDP policyRequired for non-Roman-alphabet licences
Thrifty footprintGlobal
Accepted formatBoth
Minimum rental age18+ (surcharge under 25)
Drives on theLeft

Thrifty in Malta: the policy in plain terms

Requires an IDP in select countries and for non-Roman-alphabet licences. Budget-friendly brand paired with Dollar in many markets.

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.

In Malta specifically, malta lets visitors drive on a valid foreign licence, but Thrifty still requires an IDP if your licence is not printed in the Roman alphabet — and it removes any doubt at the counter. An IDP helps non-EU and non-Latin-script drivers at Maltese desks.

Thrifty runs a global network; at its Malta desks, foreign renters are asked for the Both-format International Driving Permit alongside the original licence. Malta drives on the left, uses the EUR, and sets a minimum driving age of 18; an IDP is still the safest way to avoid a refused booking.

What to bring to the Thrifty counter in Malta

  • Your original national driving licence (the IDP never replaces it).
  • Your International Driving Permit in the Both format.
  • Your passport and a payment card in the main driver's name.
  • Local payment for the EUR deposit; Malta drives on the left with a young-driver surcharge under 25.

Driving rules in Malta Thrifty renters should know

  • Drive on the left.
  • Seatbelts mandatory; phone use banned.
  • 0.05% alcohol limit.
  • Narrow roads and aggressive local driving.

Common questions

01
Do I need an IDP to rent from Thrifty in Malta?
Malta lets visitors drive on a valid foreign licence, but Thrifty still requires an IDP if your licence is not printed in the Roman alphabet — and it removes any doubt at the counter.
02
What documents should I bring to the Thrifty desk in Malta?
Bring your original national driving licence, your International Driving Permit in the Both format, your passport, and the payment card in the main driver's name. Malta drives on the left and the minimum rental age is typically 18+.
03
What is Thrifty's general policy on International Driving Permits?
Requires an IDP in select countries and for non-Roman-alphabet licences. Budget-friendly brand paired with Dollar in many markets.
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