Malaysia

Cheap Car Hire in Malaysia from £15

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
26 Mar — 2 Apr
Driver's age: 26-65
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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Malaysia car hires in 2024

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in Malaysia. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 19 March 2024.

Most popular company

Paradise

Most common car type

Economy

Average price per day

£25

Cheapest price per day

£15

What are the car hire prices for popular cities in Malaysia?

Discover the price range for hiring a car in popular cities across Malaysia, helping you budget and make informed decisions for your upcoming travel. There are 199 pickup locations in Malaysia to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 19 March 2024.

Price

£6 - £88

Out of all the popular cities in Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur is the cheapest city to rent a car in at just £6/day. Renting a car in Kuala Lumpur is 93% cheaper than renting one in Kuala Terengganu where the per day rate is around £88. Other fairly inexpensive cities in Malaysia to get a rental car in are: Langkawi (£14/day), Johor Bahru (£17/day), and Penang (£18/day). While these cities typically have cheaper prices than the rest of the country, travelers looking to rent a car in Kuala Lumpur should expect to spend around £6/day on their transportation. The most popular city to rent a car in Malaysia is Kuala Lumpur.

What is the cheapest time to rent a car in Malaysia?

Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in Malaysia and save money on your trip. The monthly average price data is based on historical data over the last year and was last updated on 19 March 2024.

January

£22

February

£26

March

£25

April

£28

May

£23

June

£27

July

£29

August

£29

September

£25

October

£22

November

£23

December

£25

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Malaysia is January. The most expensive time to rent a car is July. The cheapest prices for each month are shown above, but prices will vary based on availability, how far out you book your rental car, and of course, car type.

Popular car types in Malaysia

Explore the most popular car models available for hire in Malaysia and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 19 March 2024.

There are 38 hire agencies servicing Malaysia. These agencies, altogether, have 400 hire locations available. Need an affordable hire? large car is the cheapest car type to hire in Malaysia with prices from £15 a day in the previous 7-day period. Here are 5 car types you can hire in Malaysia:

Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

Intermediate

Intermediate

Standard

Standard

Full-size

Full-size

People carrier

People carrier

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

Passenger van

Passenger van

Compare available car types for hire in Malaysia

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for hire in Malaysia to find the perfect fit for your trip. Price data is based on averages over the last 12 months and was last updated on 19 March 2024.

Small cars

£21 - £33

All Car Types

£36 - £47

To hire a small car in Malaysia, you would pay an average price of £27/day. March is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Malaysia (~£21/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is August (~£33/day). In fact, March is about 23% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car hire for Malaysia. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Malaysia, hiring a small car saves you 33% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Malaysia small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a medium car in Malaysia, you would pay an average price of £46/day. March is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in Malaysia (~£41/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is July (~£52/day). In fact, March is about 13% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car hire for Malaysia. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Malaysia, hiring a medium car is 15% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Malaysia medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a large car in Malaysia, you would pay an average price of £54/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a large car in Malaysia (~£45/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is October (~£67/day). In fact, January is about 19% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car hire for Malaysia. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Malaysia, hiring a large car is 28% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Malaysia large car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a SUV in Malaysia, you would pay an average price of £55/day. May is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in Malaysia (~£51/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is July (~£62/day). In fact, May is about 9% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV hire for Malaysia. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Malaysia, hiring a SUV is 29% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Malaysia SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a van in Malaysia, you would pay an average price of £50/day. December is the cheapest month to hire a van in Malaysia (~£42/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is November (~£59/day). In fact, December is about 18% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a van hire for Malaysia. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Malaysia, hiring a van is 22% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Malaysia van hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Ford Fiesta£15/day
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Ford Fiesta
Vauxhall Corsa£15/day
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Vauxhall Corsa
Volkswagen Golf£16/day
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Top hire agencies in Malaysia

Explore the leading car hire agencies in Malaysia known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Malaysia. Reviews were last updated on 19 March 2024.
Rent a vehicle with one of these top car hire agencies serving Malaysia, including those serving the Kuala Lumpur, George Town and Langkawi area. Helpful information on each car hire agency is available, including reviews, pricing, pickup location, and more.

Agtran

44 locations

Green Matrix

37 locations

KK Rent A Car

31 locations

Hawk

23 locations

Hertz

17 locations

Merge Car Rental

16 locations

Prima Odyssey

16 locations

Galaxy Asia Car Rental

15 locations

Best Malaysia car hire deals found

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hire deals in Malaysia. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect hire option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in Malaysia with an average daily rate of £41. Data was last updated on 19 March 2024.
Take a peek at some options we've found for car hires in Malaysia, including locations near Kuala Lumpur, George Town and Langkawi. If these deals don't match what you're looking for, not to worry -- deals are updated on a regular basis.
Opel Insignia£15/day
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Opel Insignia
Vauxhall Corsa£15/day
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Vauxhall Corsa
Opel Corsa£15/day
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Opel Corsa

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Malaysia, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 19 March 2024.
  • What are the requirements to hire a car in Malaysia?

    If you’re searching for car hire in Malaysia, in most cases, the hire company will require you to be at least 23 years old and have held your licence for at least a year. Some companies also have an age limit of 65, so it’s best to check directly with the provider. For those of you aged between 21 and 25, you may have to pay a surplus fee for hire cars in Malaysia. If your licence is not entirely in English, you’ll have to provide an international driving permit or an official translation of your licence into English. You’ll also usually need your passport and a credit or debit card for any car hire.

  • What are the rules for driving in Malaysia?

    For anyone using car hire in Malaysia, note that you’ll be driving on the left-hand side of the road. Seat belts are mandatory in Malaysia for the driver and all passengers, and the use of mobile phones whilst driving is against the law unless you’re using a hands-free system. Anyone driving a vehicle in this country must, at all times, carry with them their licence and any registration and insurance documents. Malaysia has an extensive toll-road system, so it’s best to be aware of this and carry cash or a credit card when driving longer distances across the country. Children under the age of eight must always be in a child safety seat. Other rules to be aware of include not driving after the consumption of any amount of alcohol and making sure that your headlights are on between the hours of 19:00 and 7:00. In towns, speed limits are usually 60-80 kph (37-50 mph), and on highways, they’re between 90 and 110 kph (56-68 mph).

  • What type of car is recommended for driving in Malaysia?

    For travellers who would like to use car hire in Malaysia, the type of car you choose to hire will depend very much on your needs and where in the country you’re heading. The roads in Malaysia are generally very good, particularly in cities and on the highways. For inner-city driving, you may choose to opt for a cheap car hire in Malaysia and go for an economy car, as parking can be challenging. The other thing to be aware of, particularly when driving in cities, is the large number of motorcyclists. Rest assured, however, that there are all kinds of hire cars available, ranging from luxury car hire to SUVs and passenger vans. Most of the major car hire companies have a presence in Malaysia, including Avis, Hertz and Sixt.

  • Which car hire company is considered to be the best in Malaysia?

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, KK Rent A Car (10.0 rating), Merge Car Rental (9.0 rating) and Kasina (8.6 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in Malaysia.

  • What is the most popular car hire provider in Malaysia?

    When hiring a car in Malaysia, the most popular provider of hire cars among Cheapflights users is Paradise, and with prices around £18/day, it’s easy to understand why. The most popular car type from Paradise is ECONOMY, which starts as low as £12/day.

  • What is the cheapest city to get a rental car in Malaysia?

    At £13/day, the cheapest car hire price in Malaysia was found in Kuah. On average, Kuah has the cheapest daily rental car price (£16/day), which is 51% below average price for cities in Malaysia.

  • What side of the road do you drive on in Malaysia?

    Cars in Malaysia are to be driven on the left side of the road.

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Small car hires in Malaysia

Find small car hire deals in Malaysia from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. small car hires in Malaysia cost an average of £29 per day. Price data was last updated on 19 March 2024.
Fiat 500£21/day
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Fiat 500
Hyundai i10£24/day
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Hyundai i10
Fiat Panda£24/day
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Fiat Panda

People carrier hires in Malaysia

Find people carrier hire deals in Malaysia from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. people carrier hires in Malaysia cost an average of £39 per day. Price data was last updated on 19 March 2024.
To help you find the right people carrier hire during your time in Malaysia, we've assembled these deals, with options in the Kuala Lumpur, George Town and Langkawi area. We're constantly updating these deals so check back soon if you don't find what you're looking for.
Kia Carens£32/day
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Kia Carens
Citroen Grand C4 Picasso£36/day
5
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Citroen Grand C4 Picasso
Citroen Grand C4 Picasso£36/day
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Citroen Grand C4 Picasso

Car hires by fuel type in Malaysia

Browse car hires by fuel type in Malaysia. Deals were last updated on 19 March 2024.

Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Malaysia. There is currently 1 fuel type to choose from.

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

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