Founded by Emanuel Meli over thirty years ago the Meli family business operates in the transport industry. In 1979 Emanuel Meli together with his children formed the first company within the Meli Group this being Meli Car Rentals Limited. Subsequently the group’s business interests expanded and today the other two companies within the group, namely VRT Services Limited and Meli Properties Limited, operate a variety of commercial operations intended to enhance and develop the group’s interests.

Meli Car Rentals Limited

The transport industry is the main field of activity of the Meli Group which operation is carried out by Meli Car Rentals Limited. The Meli family has been operating in this field for over thirty years and Meli Car Rentals Limited has been established since 1979. The dedication and commitment of the management and staff of Meli Car Rentals Limited has been the basis of the company’s growth, which today operates one of the largest fleets of vehicles in Malta.

Meli Car Rentals Limited operates from the following offices

• Head Office 90, Fremond Street, Qormi - Tel: 2148 7030 - 2149 6588 - 2144 3952
• St. Julians - The Westin Dragonara Resort - Tel: 2137 5953
• Bugibba - Triq il-Qalb ta Gesu - Tel: 2157 7396
• Malta International Airport - Tel: 2124 7897

A fleet of over 670 vehicles ranging from small city cars to the exclusive Rolls Royce supports the services provided by Meli Car Rentals Limited.

Meli Car Rentals employs several experienced employees to ensure the highest level of service to its patrons. Amongst other esteemed clientele Meli Car Rentals provides services to the Government of Malta, various Maltese parastatal corporations, several private companies, including The Westin Dragonara Resort, Robert Arrigo & Sons Limited, Sterling Travel & Tourism and Global Air, as well as individual clients including Valeria Marini, Ornella Muti, Christian De Sica and Simona Ventura.

Despite its growth and large number of clients, Meli Car Rentals Limited has retained a high standard of service with all of its clientele and remained accessible to individual patrons.

The Services

With a commitment to service and quality and extensive knowledge of local transportation requirements Meli Car Rentals Limited provides a variety of services ranging from rental of city cars to chauffeur driven limousines.

The services provided by Meli Car Rentals are the following:

Vehicle Rental

In 1989, in view of its high standards, Meli Car Rentals Limited was selected by THRIFTY, the international car rental and leasing company, to operate the Thrifty franchise in Malta. In its capacity as franchisee Meli Car Rentals Limited has won several awards for Superior Service Records and Outstanding Achievement.

Meli Car Rentals Limited has a large fleet of self drive cars available for rental. These range from small city cars, such as the Peugeot 206, to more exclusive cars such as the Mercedes E Class or the Volvo S80.

The fleet available for rental is always kept up to the highest standards and renewed every three years. All of these vehicles may be rented out at very competitive prices with a fully comprehensive insurance cover. A 24-hour back-up service is provided seven days a week to ensure full client satisfaction.

Vehicle Leasing

In view of its several advantages, car leasing is fast becoming a popular title under which to hold a car, and Meli Car Rentals Limited provides an excellent service in this respect. In fact various Government Departments, Parastatal Bodies and Private Firms lease a variety of vehicles from Meli Car Rentals Limited. There is no restriction or limitation on what kind of vehicle may be leased from Meli Car Rentals Limited which decision depends entirely on the client. Vehicles may also be customized to tailor the lessees’ particular needs.

Meli Car Rentals use their years of experience in vehicle purchase to advise lessees on which vehicle would best suit their particular needs. At present Meli Car Rentals Limited has a fleet large fleet of vehicles leased to clients from all walks of life and commercial fields. The monthly payment for the lease of a vehicle depends on the vehicle requested by the client but Meli Car Rentals can guarantee the most competitive prices available on the market. Above all Meli Car Rentals ensures full client satisfaction with an excellent leasing package that includes the following benefits:

WHY WOULD YOU WANT TO LEASE A VEHICLE?

Mini-Bus Service

Meli Car Rentals Limited also provides a transport service for small groups of individuals up to a maximum of 18 people. Amongst its patrons for the mini-bus service Meli Car Rentals has hotels, factories and schools which require such service on a daily basis. Notwithstanding this service may be requested on a one-off basis and is available on a twenty-four hour service.

The vehicles within this fleet of mini-buses are air-conditioned, supplied with a two-way radio for an efficient and prompt service and are maintained in immaculate condition.

Chauffeur Driven Vehicles

Meli Car Rentals Limited boasts of a fleet of over 50 chauffeur driven vehicles.

The fleet includes amongst others a selection of Rolls Royce vehicles , a classic 1947 Chrysler Windsor, a stretched limousine and a large number of Mercedes E Class. The fleet available can be hired for any occasion including weddings, other special occasions and transport of VIP’s. All the vehicles within the fleet are equipped with two-way radios and air-conditioning (except for the vintage vehicles).

The chauffeurs employed by Meli Car Rentals are all fully licensed and experienced in this field and are trained to provide the highest standard of service ranging from attire to attitude.

Wedding Services

Meli Car Rentals Limited offers a complete and luxurious chauffeur driven transport service ensuring that your wedding day will be a memorable one. The bride has at her disposal an exclusive fleet of rolls royce vehicles, including the Rolls Royce Corninche Convertible, and a stretch limousine, from which to select her bridal car.

The wedding entourage is serviced with a fleet of latest model E-Class Mercedes, including the latest addition the 2003 Silver E Class Mercedes.

The fleet at the bride’s disposal is equipped with air-conditioning and all vehicles are very spacious making the ride a pleasurable and comfortable one.

The fleet is meticulously maintained to ensure high quality standards and all the chauffeurs are trained and experienced to provide a professional and courteous service.

Meli’s efficient, reliable and prompt service ensures peace of mind allowing the bride and groom to enjoy their special occasion and concentrate on the importance of the event rather than the co-ordination of transport. All individuals assigned to provide chauffeur driven services are smartly and uniformly dressed to complement the elegance of the event. At every wedding a transport supervisor is appointed to liaison with the best man and ensure that all transport requirements are satisfied entirely and efficiently. At the end of the event a detailed report of the chauffeur driven car schedule will be presented to the best man to acknowledge the services provided. In addition spot and random checks by the managerial staff at Meli Car Rentals are regularly carried out at weddings to guarantee a professional service.

A set of Champagne glasses engraved with the bride and groom’s names together with their wedding date is presented to the newly weds as a memento of their special day.

To avoid disappointment one should ensure early bookings since reservations for wedding transport services are normally made 18 to 24 months prior to the wedding date

VRT Services Limited

VRT Services Limited is another subsidiary of Meli Group of Companies Limited and was registered on the 29th of May 1998.

The operations of this company are intended to enhance and expand on the main industry of Meli Group.

VRT Services Limited operates in the following fields:

VRT Testing Station

The testing station for vehicle roadworthiness operated by VRT Services Limited is one of the most comprehensive and technically advanced systems available on the island.

The premises from which these services are provided is situated at 35, Valletta Road, Qormi.

Test are available for any sort of vehicle, including permanent 4x4's, and for any operational part of the vehicle.

The cordial and professional attitude of the operators together with the competitive prices offered ensures that each patron receives a high quality service in an appealing atmosphere.

Service and Fuel Station

VRT Services Limited operates the Malta International Airport (MIA) Service Station situated on the grounds of MIA next to Mc Donalds Restaurant.

Corporate clients are also provided with credit / debit card services for the acquisition of fuel by their management and staff.

Furthermore it is supplied with a car wash for any kind of vehicle including heavy vehicles and coaches.

All services associated with basic vehicle maintenance are provided at the MIA Fuel and Service Station.

TEXACO Products

VRT Services Limited was appointed sole agent and distributor for Texaco products in Malta in 1999.

The products imported and distributed by VRT Services Limited include the following:

The high quality and competitive prices of TEXACO products makes them the ideal purchase.

The service and offers provided by VRT Services Limited makes TEXACO products even more appealing.

Meli Properties Limited

A group of companies with a variety of operations, which are expanding continuously, such as Meli Group of Companies Limited requires a hefty investment in immovable property to provide the appropriate structure within which to carry out its operations and service its patrons.

Meli Properties Limited, as the name suggests, is the subsidiary which manages the investment in immovable property of the company.

Owning a variety of immovable properties in prime sites in Malta ensures that affiliated companies are easily accessible and provide a professional service to their patrons.

The future development of a multi-storey project over a site of 4000 (four thousand) square meters will further enhance the immovable property at the disposal of the affiliated companies to ensure that Meli Group of Companies remains at the forefront in the provision of a professional and high standard of service to all of its patrons.

Meli Group of Companies Limited thanks you for dedicating your time in reviewing the services available and invites you to contact and, or visit them for any queries you may have.