Gozo Car Rental Guide

This page gives you information about the car rental possibilities on the island of Gozo. The page also presents some general facts concerning car rental and driving restrictions valid in Malta.

Rental Restrictions

Cars rented in Malta are not allowed outside of the country.

Driving Restrictions

In Malta, traffic is on the left and passing on the right. The minimum driving age is 18 years. All passengers are required to use seatbelts. The legal blood alcohol limit is 0.5‰. Breathalyser tests may be carried out at any time and drunk driving is severely punished.

There are parking metres on the major streets in Malta and you can park up to two hours at a time. Parking may be a problem in Malta due to a shortage of car parks. Illegally parked vehciles will be wheel-clamped or confiscated.

Speed limits:

Area	Speed
City	40KM/H
Open Roads	64KM/H

Emergency Numbers

Police: 191
Ambulance: 196
Fire: 199

Road Tolls

There are no motorways or toll roads in Malta.

About Gozo

Gozo is a small island, part of the Maltese Archpelago. It is concentrated with a fascinating history, rich in crafts, culture, colour and joy. In comparison with Malta, the island is more rural and peaceful, has a varied geology, flat-topped hills and less built-up areas. Gozo is steeped in myths; it is a mystical backwater.

On Gozo, there are several fortifications and ramparts from the Age of the Knights. There are also numerous interesting museums, churches and other historical buildings on the island. It is home to one of the archipelago’s best-preserved prehistoric temples, Gqantija. There is plenty to do on the island: you can admire the amazing panoramas, go snorkling, fishing or diving or even visit a nightclub.

Area: 67 sq km
Population: 25,000
Country: Republic of Malta
Time Zone: GMT/UTC +1 (+2 in summer)
Telephone Area Code: none
Monetary unit: Maltese Lira