What is the cheapest time to rent a car in Penang?
Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in Penang, 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 23 April 2025.
January
Rp 606,366
February
Rp 589,523
March
Rp 538,992
April
Rp 555,836
May
Rp 538,992
June
Rp 589,523
July
Rp 656,897
August
Rp 656,897
September
Rp 656,897
October
Rp 589,523
November
Rp 572,679
December
Rp 606,366
Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Penang is March. 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 Penang, Malaysia
Explore the most popular car models available for rent in Penang, Malaysia and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car rental companies and was last updated on 23 April 2025.
Economy
Rp 503,284+
Compact
Rp 537,982+
Full-size
Rp 415,024+
Passenger van
Rp 1,120,936+
Intermediate SUV
Rp 1,071,922+
Standard SUV
Rp 1,078,322+
Compact SUV
Rp 1,098,872+
Compare available car types for rental in Penang, Malaysia
Compare and contrast the various car types offered for rental in Penang, 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 23 April 2025.
Small cars | Rp 396,374 - Rp 668,762 | |
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All Car Types | Rp 669,145 - Rp 1,256,228 |
To hire a small car in Penang, Malaysia, you would pay an average price of Rp 541,990/day. March is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Penang, Malaysia (~Rp 396,374/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is January (~Rp 668,762/day). In fact, March is about 27% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car hire for Penang. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Penang, hiring a small car saves you 42% 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 Penang, Malaysia, you would pay an average price of Rp 1,107,965/day. May is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in Penang, Malaysia (~Rp 790,686/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is October (~Rp 1,483,493/day). In fact, May is about 29% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car hire for Penang. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Penang, hiring a medium car 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.
To hire a large car in Penang, Malaysia, you would pay an average price of Rp 676,162/day. April is the cheapest month to hire a large car in Penang, Malaysia (~Rp 959,407/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is March (~Rp 1,966,818/day). In fact, April is about 41% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car hire for Penang. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Penang, hiring a large car saves you 28% 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 SUV in Penang, Malaysia, you would pay an average price of Rp 881,153/day. April is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in Penang, Malaysia (~Rp 743,248/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is January (~Rp 2,309,247/day). In fact, April is about 16% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV hire for Penang. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Penang, hiring a SUV saves you 6% 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 Penang, Malaysia, you would pay an average price of Rp 1,350,538/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a van in Penang, Malaysia (~Rp 655,381/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is February (~Rp 2,770,591/day). In fact, November is about 52% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a van hire for Penang. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Penang, hiring a van is 32% 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 Penang, Malaysia
Explore the leading car rental agencies in Penang, Malaysia known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car rental companies in Penang, Malaysia. Reviews were last updated on 23 April 2025.
Browse through some of the top rental car agencies in Penang, including Kasina, Europcar and Merge Car Rental in Penang. Read through reviews, double check the pickup location, and other important information before making your selection.
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Merge Car Rental
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Galaxy Asia Car Rental
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Car rental FAQs
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Penang, Malaysia, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 23 April 2025.
Which car hire company is considered to be the best in Penang?
Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Europcar (8.4 rating), Suria Car Rental (8.0 rating) and Hertz (4.0 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in Penang.
What are petrol prices like in Penang?
The average price of petrol in Penang is Rp 7,579.59/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between Rp 341,081 and Rp 492,673 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.
How much does it cost to hire a car in Penang for a week from GREEN MOTION ?
From GREEN MOTION you can hire a car in Penang from about Rp 3,010,106 per week on average.
How far in advance should I hire a car in Penang for the best price?
Hiring your favourite car model can become more difficult the closer you are to your desired travel date. It’s ideal to book early to have that peace of mind. An early booking can save you up to 55% in Penang - we recommend booking at least 11days in advance.
Can I rent a car for a month in Penang?
The length of time you can book a rental for is subject to the inventory of the supplier. When renting a vehicle from Penang it should be possible to rent a car for a whole month if needed.
What car do most people hire in Penang?
Proton Exora, which is a Intermediate vehicle, is the most popular to hire at Penang according to Cheapflights users.
Car rentals by fuel type in Penang, Malaysia
Browse car rentals by fuel type in Penang, Malaysia. Currently, Petrol/Diesel cars are the cheapest to rent in Penang, Malaysia. Deals were last updated on 23 April 2025.
Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Penang, Malaysia. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Petrol/Diesel being the cheapest (Rp 34+).
Electric
Rp 152+
Petrol/Diesel
Rp 34+