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U-Save Expands European Footprint with New Franchise in Malta

Malta, with its thriving tourism industry and robust economy, presents an ideal market for U-Save’s services.

June 14, 2024
U-Save Expands European Footprint with New Franchise in Malta

Reno Meli and the U-Save Malta team.

Photo: U-Save

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U-Save Car & Truck Rental recently signed its newest European franchise in Malta.

This move signifies a major expansion of U-Save’s international operations, extending its presence to a key Mediterranean market and taking its European footprint to eight countries, with a further 10 across the Middle East, Africa, and North, Central, and South America, according to a June 10 news release.

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With a history spanning over 40 years, U-Save positions itself as a company providing affordable, high-quality car and truck rental services. The new Malta franchise will offer the same level of service and vehicle selection as other U-Save rental outlets.

The Malta franchise aligns with U-Save’s ongoing strategy to grow its global footprint and provide rental services in key locations worldwide. Malta, with its thriving tourism industry and robust economy, presents an ideal market for U-Save’s services.

Malta is an archipelago in the central Mediterranean Sea that lies 103 miles south of Sicily and 222 miles north of Tripoli, Libya on the North African Coast.

The Malta franchise will be operated by a team of experienced professionals led by veteran local car rental entrepreneur Reno Meli. Customers can expect a seamless rental experience, with a wide range of vehicle choices, competitive pricing, and customer service.

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