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 330,250/day, it’s easy to understand why. The most popular car type from Paradise is ECONOMY, which starts as low as Rp 217,809/day.

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

At Rp 486,761/day, it is 34% cheaper on average to rent a car in Ipoh than any other city in Malaysia. The cheapest price found in Malaysia was for Rp 432,173/day in Ipoh.

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

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

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

Out of all the popular cities in Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur is the cheapest city to rent a car in at just Rp 301,052/day. Renting a car in Kuala Lumpur is 62% cheaper than renting one in Kuching where the per day rate is around Rp 793,435. Other fairly inexpensive cities in Malaysia to get a rental car in are: Johor Bahru (Rp 314,110/day), Penang (Rp 387,922/day), and Ipoh (Rp 486,761/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 301,052/day on their transportation. The most popular city to rent a car in Malaysia is Kuala Lumpur.

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Malaysia car rentals in 2026

Most popular company	Paradise
Most common car type	Full-size
Average price per day	Rp 600,197
Cheapest price per day	Rp 279,470

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small car is the cheapest car type you can hire in Malaysia this past week from 593 hire locations out of 82 hire agencies. Prices for a Malaysia small car hire start from Rp 279,470/day. Check out available deals for 3 car types currently offered at listed car hire agencies here:

Economy

Rp 279,470+

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Compact

Rp 335,328+

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Intermediate

Rp 706,928+

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Full-size

Rp 433,442+

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People carrier

Rp 803,410+

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Full-size SUV

Rp 941,240+

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Passenger van

Rp 725,608+

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Intermediate SUV

Rp 715,996+

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Hyundai i20Rp 335,328/day

Hyundai i20Rp 420,747/day

Cheapflights insights for Malaysia car rentals

Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Malaysia, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.

How far in advance should I hire a car in Malaysia?

Book your car hire in Malaysia 33 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around Rp 544,070/day on average when booked 33 days ahead, which saves you 1,576,912% off the average price.

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What is the cheapest car hire company in Malaysia?

In Malaysia, the most affordable car hire company right now is Paradise, offering prices from just Rp 12.01/day over the past two weeks. Another budget-friendly choice is IX Rental, with rates starting at Rp 18.26/day.

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

At Malaysia, the best time to rent a car is at October, with an average daily rate of just Rp 568,250. Conversely, February is the priciest month, averaging Rp 731,471 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.|1#In Malaysia, the best time to rent a car is in October, with an average daily rate of just Rp 568,250. Conversely, February is the priciest month, averaging Rp 731,471 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.

January

Rp 598,477

February

Rp 731,471

March

Rp 616,612

April

Rp 604,522

May

Rp 604,522

June

Rp 622,657

July

Rp 658,929

August

Rp 664,974

September

Rp 592,431

October

Rp 568,251

November

Rp 568,251

December

Rp 677,064

What car do most people hire in Malaysia?

Passenger van cars (Proton Exora or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Malaysia. Economy cars (Proton Saga or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Full-size cars (Perodua Bezza or similar).

Which car hire company has the most locations in Malaysia?

SEIYON Rent a Car has 2 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Avis has the second-highest number of locations in Malaysia at 16.

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

Out of all the popular cities in Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur is the cheapest city to rent a car (Rp 301,052/day). Other popular cities in Malaysia to get a cheap rental car are: Johor Bahru (Rp 314,110/day), Penang (Rp 387,922/day), and Ipoh (Rp 486,761/day).

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Merge Car Rental

9.0

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1 review•17 locations

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8.5

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2 reviews•10 locations

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Avis

8.4

Very Good

6 reviews•16 locations

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Galaxy Asia Car Rental

2.0

Poor

2 reviews•14 locations

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2 locations

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1 location

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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 330,250/day, it’s easy to understand why. The most popular car type from Paradise is ECONOMY, which starts as low as Rp 217,809/day.
What is the cheapest city to get a rental car in Malaysia?
At Rp 486,761/day, it is 34% cheaper on average to rent a car in Ipoh than any other city in Malaysia. The cheapest price found in Malaysia was for Rp 432,173/day in Ipoh.
What side of the road do you drive on in Malaysia?
Cars travel on the left side of the road in Malaysia.

Car rentals by fuel type in Malaysia

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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 15+).

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Rp 15+

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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 31 October 2026.

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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 606,392. Data was last updated on 31 October 2026.

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How far in advance should I hire a car in Malaysia?

Book your car hire in Malaysia 33 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around Rp 544,070/day on average when booked 33 days ahead, which saves you 1,576,912% off the average price.

What is the cheapest car hire company in Malaysia?

In Malaysia, the most affordable car hire company right now is Paradise, offering prices from just Rp 12.01/day over the past two weeks. Another budget-friendly choice is IX Rental, with rates starting at Rp 18.26/day.

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

What car do most people hire in Malaysia?

Passenger van cars (Proton Exora or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Malaysia. Economy cars (Proton Saga or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Full-size cars (Perodua Bezza or similar).

Which car hire company has the most locations in Malaysia?

SEIYON Rent a Car has 2 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Avis has the second-highest number of locations in Malaysia at 16.

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

Out of all the popular cities in Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur is the cheapest city to rent a car (Rp 301,052/day). Other popular cities in Malaysia to get a cheap rental car are: Johor Bahru (Rp 314,110/day), Penang (Rp 387,922/day), and Ipoh (Rp 486,761/day).

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 31 October 2026.

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

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

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 31 October 2026.

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