Malaysia

Cheap Car Hire in Malaysia from Rp 311,931

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

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car rental 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

Compact

Average price per day

Rp 604,009

Cheapest price per day

Rp 311,931

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

Discover the price range for renting 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

Rp 297,488 - Rp 658,713

Out of all the popular cities in Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur is the cheapest city to rent a car in at just Rp 297,488/day. Renting a car in Kuala Lumpur is 55% cheaper than renting one in Penang where the per day rate is around Rp 658,713. Other fairly inexpensive cities in Malaysia to get a rental car in are: Johor Bahru (Rp 348,195/day), Kuantan (Rp 461,224/day), and Kuching (Rp 622,920/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 Rp 297,488/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

Rp 455,259

February

Rp 533,751

March

Rp 518,053

April

Rp 565,149

May

Rp 470,957

June

Rp 549,450

July

Rp 596,546

August

Rp 580,847

September

Rp 502,354

October

Rp 439,560

November

Rp 470,957

December

Rp 502,354

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Malaysia is October. 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 rent in Malaysia and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car rental companies and was last updated on 19 March 2024.

small car is the cheapest car type you can hire in Malaysia this past week from 400 hire locations out of 38 hire agencies. Prices for a Malaysia small car hire start from Rp 311,931/day. Check out available deals for 2 car types currently offered at listed car hire agencies here:

Economy

Economy

Rp 302,198+

Compact

Compact

Rp 311,931+

Intermediate

Intermediate

Rp 654,003+

Standard

Standard

Rp 1,234,694+

Full-size

Full-size

Rp 279,278+

People carrier

People carrier

Rp 725,275+

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

Rp 1,423,548+

Mini

Mini

Rp 489,639+

Compare available car types for rental in Malaysia

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for rental 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

Rp 394,489 - Rp 686,879

All Car Types

Rp 803,107 - Rp 1,067,878

To hire a small car in Malaysia, you would pay an average price of Rp 554,600/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Malaysia (~Rp 394,489/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is April (~Rp 686,879/day). In fact, January is about 29% 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 41% 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 Rp 999,812/day. October is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in Malaysia (~Rp 873,973/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is February (~Rp 1,085,538/day). In fact, October 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 7% 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.

To hire a large car in Malaysia, you would pay an average price of Rp 1,561,038/day. August is the cheapest month to hire a large car in Malaysia (~Rp 1,214,788/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is May (~Rp 2,929,181/day). In fact, August is about 23% 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 41% 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.

To hire a SUV in Malaysia, you would pay an average price of Rp 1,095,527/day. May is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in Malaysia (~Rp 890,442/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is August (~Rp 1,220,669/day). In fact, May is about 19% 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 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.

To hire a van in Malaysia, you would pay an average price of Rp 1,101,514/day. June is the cheapest month to hire a van in Malaysia (~Rp 1,001,910/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is May (~Rp 1,206,685/day). In fact, June is about 10% 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 16% 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:

To hire a luxury car in Malaysia, you would pay an average price of Rp 1,014,679/day. February is the cheapest month to hire a luxury car in Malaysia (~Rp 1,323,233/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is May (~Rp 3,137,519/day). In fact, February is about 30% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a luxury car hire for Malaysia. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Malaysia, hiring a luxury car is 9% 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.

Top rental agencies in Malaysia

Explore the leading car rental agencies in Malaysia known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car rental companies in Malaysia. Reviews were last updated on 19 March 2024.
Browse through some of the top rental car agencies in Malaysia, including pickup locations serving Kuala Lumpur, Johor Bahru and Langkawi. Helpful information on each car rental 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 rental deals found

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car rental deals in Malaysia. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 rental car agencies in Malaysia with an average daily rate of Rp 481,406. Data was last updated on 19 March 2024.
Take a peek at some options we've found for car rentals in Malaysia, including locations near Kuala Lumpur, Johor Bahru and Langkawi. To make sure you find the deal you're looking for, verify the details of the rental, such as car type, price, and pickup address.
Toyota CorollaRp 311,931/day
4
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A/C
Toyota Corolla
Hyundai i20Rp 350,235/day
4
M
A/C
Hyundai i20
Hyundai i20Rp 394,035/day
4
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A/C
Hyundai i20

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Malaysia, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 19 March 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 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 Rp 352,669/day, it’s easy to understand why. The most popular car type from Paradise is ECONOMY, which starts as low as Rp 267,504/day.

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

    At Rp 461,224/day, it is 32% cheaper on average to rent a car in Kuantan than any other city in Malaysia. The cheapest price found in Malaysia was for Rp 442,386/day in Kuantan.

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

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

See more FAQs

Van rentals in Malaysia

Find van rental deals in Malaysia from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. van rentals in Malaysia cost an average of Rp 843,292 per day. Price data was last updated on 19 March 2024.
Check out some of the deals we've found for van rentals in the Malaysia region, including pickup options close to Kuala Lumpur, Johor Bahru and Langkawi. To find more great van rental deals, make sure to check back soon.
Toyota InnovaRp 463,422/day
5
M
A/C
Toyota Innova
Toyota InnovaRp 463,422/day
5
M
A/C
Toyota Innova
Toyota InnovaRp 569,388/day
5
M
A/C
Toyota Innova

Car rentals by fuel type in Malaysia

Browse car rentals by fuel type in Malaysia. Currently, Petrol/Diesel cars are the cheapest to rent in Malaysia. Deals were last updated on 19 March 2024.

Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Malaysia. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Petrol/Diesel being the cheapest (Rp 19+).

Hybrid

Hybrid

Rp 54+

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

Rp 19+

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