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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 Aralık 2024.

Most popular company

Hawk

Most common car type

Full-size

Average price per day

R1 526

Cheapest price per day

R1 495

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 Aralık 2024.

January

R543

February

R616

March

R579

April

R543

May

R489

June

R543

July

R652

August

R706

September

R561

October

R561

November

R561

December

R579

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Malaysia is May. The most expensive time to rent a car is August. 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.

Compare available car types for rental 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 Aralık 2024.

Small cars

R448 - R1 135

All Car Types

R448 - R1 475

To hire a small car in Malaysia, you would pay an average price of R676/day. April is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Malaysia (~R448/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is January (~R1 135/day). In fact, April is about 34% 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, renting a small car saves you 29% 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.

To hire a medium car in Malaysia, you would pay an average price of R749/day. March is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in Malaysia (~R809/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is August (~R1 929/day). In fact, March is about 8% 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, renting a medium car saves you 22% 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.

To hire a van in Malaysia, you would pay an average price of R692/day. March is the cheapest month to hire a van in Malaysia (~R809/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is August (~R1 929/day). In fact, March is about 16% 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, renting a van saves you 27% 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.

Top rental 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 Aralık 2024.
Hire a vehicle with one of these top car hiring agencies serving Malaysia, including those serving the Kuala Lumpur, Johor Bahru and Penang area. See what past customers have to say, compare prices, and review other key details before deciding.

Agtran

47 locations

Green Matrix

37 locations

KK Rent A Car

31 locations

Hawk

23 locations

Hertz

18 locations

Avis

17 locations

Merge Car Rental

17 locations

keddy by Europcar

16 locations

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 Aralık 2024.
  • 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 Paradise (8,6 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in Malaysia.

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

    The most popular car hire company at Malaysia is Hawk. With prices on ECONOMY starting at R1 495/day about 54% more people book with Hawk than other companies in the country.

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

    At R1 526/day, it is 0% cheaper on average to rent a car in Kuala Lumpur than any other city in Malaysia. The cheapest price found in Malaysia was for R1 495/day in Kuala Lumpur.

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

    Cars travel on the left side of the road in Malaysia.

Car hires by fuel type in Malaysia

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