Malaysia

Cheap Car Rentals in Malaysia from RM 50

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a car hire in Malaysia with a pick-up date of 10/5 and drop-off date of 13/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of hire. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
4 May — 11 May
Driver's age: 26-65
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Sat 4/5
Noon
Sat 11/5
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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 27 April 2024.

Most popular company

Paradise

Most common car type

Compact

Average price per day

RM 162

Cheapest price per day

RM 50

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 200 pickup locations in Malaysia to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 27 April 2024.

Price

RM 68 - RM 177

Out of all the popular cities in Malaysia, Langkawi is the cheapest city to rent a car in at just RM 68/day. Renting a car in Langkawi is 62% cheaper than renting one in Kuantan where the per day rate is around RM 177. Other fairly inexpensive cities in Malaysia to get a rental car in are: Penang (RM 94/day), Kuala Lumpur (RM 104/day), and Johor Bahru (RM 121/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 RM 104/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 27 April 2024.

January

RM 138

February

RM 162

March

RM 152

April

RM 157

May

RM 143

June

RM 166

July

RM 176

August

RM 176

September

RM 152

October

RM 133

November

RM 143

December

RM 152

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 27 April 2024.

In Malaysia, there are 402 active hire locations from 38 car hire companies. small car is the cheapest car type to hire in Malaysia in the past week - currently priced from RM 50/day. View deals for 6 car types available to hire in this destination:

Economy

Economy

RM 81+

Compact

Compact

RM 78+

Intermediate

Intermediate

RM 163+

Standard

Standard

RM 241+

Full-size

Full-size

RM 90+

People carrier

People carrier

RM 167+

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

RM 245+

Mini

Mini

RM 135+

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 27 April 2024.

Small cars

RM 127 - RM 178

All Car Types

RM 213 - RM 320

To rent a small car in Malaysia, you would pay an average price of RM 157/day. March is the cheapest month to rent a small car in Malaysia (~RM 127/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is August (~RM 178/day). In fact, March is about 20% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car rental for Malaysia. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Malaysia, renting a small car saves you 40% 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 rent a medium car in Malaysia, you would pay an average price of RM 291/day. January is the cheapest month to rent a medium car in Malaysia (~RM 240/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is June (~RM 361/day). In fact, January is about 18% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car rental for Malaysia. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Malaysia, renting a medium car is 11% 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 rent a large car in Malaysia, you would pay an average price of RM 430/day. March is the cheapest month to rent a large car in Malaysia (~RM 353/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is April (~RM 554/day). In fact, March is about 19% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car rental for Malaysia. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Malaysia, renting a large car is 40% 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 rent a SUV in Malaysia, you would pay an average price of RM 351/day. March is the cheapest month to rent a SUV in Malaysia (~RM 299/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is August (~RM 400/day). In fact, March is about 15% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV rental for Malaysia. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Malaysia, renting a SUV is 26% 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 rent a van in Malaysia, you would pay an average price of RM 327/day. November is the cheapest month to rent a van in Malaysia (~RM 249/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is August (~RM 375/day). In fact, November is about 25% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a van rental for Malaysia. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Malaysia, renting a van is 21% 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 rent a luxury car in Malaysia, you would pay an average price of RM 538/day. March is the cheapest month to rent a luxury car in Malaysia (~RM 532/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is April (~RM 811/day). In fact, March is about 2% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a luxury car rental for Malaysia. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Malaysia, renting a luxury car is 52% 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 luxury car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Honda CityRM 50/day
4
M
A/C
Honda City
Proton PersonaRM 63/day
2
M
A/C
Proton Persona
Honda CivicRM 78/day
4
M
A/C
Honda Civic

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 27 April 2024.
Choose from the top rental car agencies available in Malaysia, including locations near Kuala Lumpur, Johor Bahru and Kota Kinabalu. 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

18 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 RM 157. Data was last updated on 27 April 2024.
Have a look at some of the deals we've found on rental cars in Malaysia including options serving Kuala Lumpur, Johor Bahru and Kota Kinabalu. Make sure to examine important information for each deal, including price, car type, and pickup location.
Honda CityRM 50/day
4
M
A/C
Honda City
Hyundai SonataRM 61/day
5
M
A/C
Hyundai Sonata
Proton PersonaRM 63/day
2
M
A/C
Proton Persona

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Malaysia, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 27 April 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 Samavestour (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 Paradise. With prices on MINI starting at RM 93/day about 130% more people book with Paradise than other companies in the country.

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

    At RM 93/day, the cheapest car rental price in Malaysia was found in Sepang. On average, Sepang has the cheapest daily rental car price (RM 104/day), which is 51% below average price for cities in Malaysia.

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

    In Malaysia, drivers are expected to drive on the left side of the road.

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Van rentals in Malaysia

Find people carrier rental deals in Malaysia from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. people carrier rentals in Malaysia cost an average of RM 99 per day. Price data was last updated on 27 April 2024.
For those needing a little more space, we've found these great deals on van rentals in Malaysia, including pickup near Kuala Lumpur, Johor Bahru and Kota Kinabalu. To give users even more options, we're frequently updating deals, so check back soon if you don't see one you like.
Proton ExoraRM 78/day
5
M
A/C
Proton Exora
Toyota InnovaRM 85/day
5
M
A/C
Toyota Innova
Toyota InnovaRM 85/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 27 April 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 (RM 16+).

Hybrid

Hybrid

RM 76+

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

RM 16+

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