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Cheap Car Rentals in Malaysia from RM 85

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car hire in Malaysia with a pick-up date of 1/3 and drop-off date of 31/3. 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.
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Malaysia car rentals in 2025

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 22 January 2025.

Most popular company

Paradise

Most common car type

Standard

Average price per day

RM 152

Cheapest price per day

RM 85

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 206 pickup locations in Malaysia to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 22 January 2025.

Price

RM 67 - RM 214

Out of all the popular cities in Malaysia, Langkawi is the cheapest city to rent a car in at just RM 67/day. Renting a car in Langkawi is 69% cheaper than renting one in Sibu where the per day rate is around RM 214. Other fairly inexpensive cities in Malaysia to get a rental car in are: Kuala Lumpur (RM 95/day), Johor Bahru (RM 98/day), and Penang (RM 105/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 95/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 22 January 2025.

January

RM 134

February

RM 147

March

RM 129

April

RM 134

May

RM 120

June

RM 134

July

RM 161

August

RM 174

September

RM 143

October

RM 138

November

RM 138

December

RM 152

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.

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 22 January 2025.

In Malaysia, there are 453 active hire locations from 52 car hire companies. small car is the cheapest car type to hire in Malaysia in the past week - currently priced from RM 85/day. View deals for 5 car types available to hire in this destination:

Economy

Economy

RM 89+

Compact

Compact

RM 85+

Intermediate

Intermediate

RM 194+

Standard

Standard

RM 220+

Full-size

Full-size

RM 99+

People carrier

People carrier

RM 184+

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

RM 412+

Mini

Mini

RM 123+

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 22 January 2025.

Small cars

RM 119 - RM 160

All Car Types

RM 219 - RM 274

To rent a small car in Malaysia, you would pay an average price of RM 137/day. November is the cheapest month to rent a small car in Malaysia (~RM 119/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is August (~RM 160/day). In fact, November is about 14% 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 44% 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 267/day. January is the cheapest month to rent a medium car in Malaysia (~RM 233/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is August (~RM 337/day). In fact, January is about 14% 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 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. 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 486/day. March is the cheapest month to rent a large car in Malaysia (~RM 368/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is January (~RM 704/day). In fact, March is about 25% 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 50% 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 303/day. June is the cheapest month to rent a SUV in Malaysia (~RM 281/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is August (~RM 344/day). In fact, June is about 8% 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 20% 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 rent a van in Malaysia, you would pay an average price of RM 330/day. March is the cheapest month to rent a van in Malaysia (~RM 296/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is July (~RM 391/day). In fact, March is about 11% 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 27% 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 714/day. March is the cheapest month to rent a luxury car in Malaysia (~RM 499/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is January (~RM 1,017/day). In fact, March is about 31% 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 66% 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.

Honda CityRM 85/day
4
M
A/C
Honda City
Proton PersonaRM 89/day
2
M
A/C
Proton Persona
Proton PersonaRM 90/day
2
M
A/C
Proton Persona

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 22 January 2025.
Choose from the top rental car agencies available in Malaysia, including locations near Kuala Lumpur, Langkawi and Kota Kinabalu. Helpful information on each car rental agency is available, including reviews, pricing, pickup location, and more.

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

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 198. Data was last updated on 22 January 2025.
Have a look at some of the deals we've found on rental cars in Malaysia including options serving Kuala Lumpur, Langkawi and Kota Kinabalu. Make sure to examine important information for each deal, including price, car type, and pickup location.
Honda CityRM 85/day
4
M
A/C
Honda City
Proton PersonaRM 89/day
2
M
A/C
Proton Persona
Proton PersonaRM 90/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 22 January 2025.
  • 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 Galaxy Asia Car Rental. With prices on ECONOMY starting at RM 70/day about 371% more people book with Galaxy Asia Car Rental than other companies in the country.

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

    At RM 95/day, the cheapest car rental price in Malaysia was found in Langkawi. On average, Sepang has the cheapest daily rental car price (RM 105/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.

Small car rentals in Malaysia

Find small car rental deals in Malaysia from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. small car rentals in Malaysia cost an average of RM 153 per day. Price data was last updated on 22 January 2025.
Perodua MyviRM 131/day
2
M
A/C
Perodua Myvi
Perodua AxiaRM 141/day
2
M
A/C
Perodua Axia
Perodua MyviRM 146/day
2
M
A/C
Perodua Myvi

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 175 per day. Price data was last updated on 22 January 2025.
For those needing a little more space, we've found these great deals on van rentals in Malaysia, including pickup near Kuala Lumpur, Langkawi 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 168/day
5
M
A/C
Proton Exora
Toyota InnovaRM 169/day
5
M
A/C
Toyota Innova
Toyota InnovaRM 170/day
5
M
A/C
Toyota Innova

Car rentals by fuel type in Malaysia

Browse car rentals by fuel type in Malaysia. Deals were last updated on 22 January 2025.

Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Malaysia. There is currently 1 fuel type to choose from.

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

RM 19+

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