Cheap Car Rentals in Penang, Malaysia from RM 103

To rent a small car in Penang, Malaysia, you would pay an average price of RM 159/day. March is the cheapest month to rent a small car in Penang, Malaysia (~RM 131/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is February (~RM 202/day). In fact, March is about 18% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car rental for Penang. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Penang, renting a small car saves you 37% 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 Penang small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a medium car in Penang, Malaysia, you would pay an average price of RM 286/day. January is the cheapest month to rent a medium car in Penang, Malaysia (~RM 222/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is August (~RM 361/day). In fact, January is about 23% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car rental for Penang. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Penang, renting a medium car is 13% 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 Penang medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a large car in Penang, Malaysia, you would pay an average price of RM 443/day. November is the cheapest month to rent a large car in Penang, Malaysia (~RM 349/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is February (~RM 544/day). In fact, November is about 22% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car rental for Penang. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Penang, renting a large car is 44% 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 Penang large car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a SUV in Penang, Malaysia, you would pay an average price of RM 311/day. June is the cheapest month to rent a SUV in Penang, Malaysia (~RM 276/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is August (~RM 363/day). In fact, June is about 12% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV rental for Penang. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Penang, 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. Here are the best Penang SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a van in Penang, Malaysia, you would pay an average price of RM 328/day. January is the cheapest month to rent a van in Penang, Malaysia (~RM 275/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is July (~RM 410/day). In fact, January is about 17% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a van rental for Penang. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Penang, renting a van is 25% 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 Penang van hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Proton PersonaRM 103/day

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Proton SagaRM 109/day

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Hyundai i20RM 112/day

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• What are the requirements to hire a car in Penang?

  In order to pick up car hires in Penang, you'll need to be aware of a couple of requirements you'll have to meet. To start with, you cannot hire a car in Penang if you're under the age of 23 and if you're between 23 and 25, you can expect to have an additional young driver surcharge added to your car hire fee. You must have held your licence for at least 12 months to be able to hire a car in Penang. When heading to the rental desks to pick up your hired car, you'll need to present a valid credit card with your name on it, a valid photographic ID like a passport, and your confirmation details. Bear in mind that you'll need to use a credit card whose owner is present, you won't be able to hire a car in Penang with someone else's credit card.

• What are the rules for driving in Penang?

  To make sure you and other drivers are safe while operating your cheap car hire in Penang, it's important to be aware of the important rules of the road in the city. You'll also want to stay up to date with local vehicle departments to be aware of sudden changes made to the driving rules. When driving in Malaysia, remember to stay on the left-hand side of the road and pass on the left. The driver and all of the passengers are required to wear their seatbelts at all times while in the vehicle. Between 7 pm and 7 am, you must have your headlights on at all times. Children under the age of eight years old need to be restrained in a child safety seat. Driving under the influence of alcohol is prohibited in Penang and if your blood alcohol level is over 0.05%, you're likely to incur hefty fines or even face jail time.

• What type of car is recommended for driving in Penang?

  If you're trying to decide on what car hire is the right choice in Penang, you'll be glad to know that there isn't really a right or wrong choice, it mostly depends on your own needs and wants. Keep in mind that traffic can be heavy, you may want to stick with a smaller model vehicle if you have fewer passengers, this will make manoeuvring the city easier. The Toyota Innova is a reliable, spacious choice if you plan on road-tripping with the family.

• Where are the best places to park in Penang?

  Parking in Malaysia has recently improved thanks to a Smart Parking app that can be downloaded from various app stores. This will give you the opportunity to pay for parking ahead of time and determine where and when you can park. Most of the parking in the city is metered and on-street parking, which you can find all over the city. There are certain areas where you'll find free on-street parking, though these are often snapped up quickly. Steer clear of parking on red or yellow lines.

• What is the cheapest hire car found in Penang?

  In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under RM 158/day when booking a car hire in Penang. The absolute best deal a user found was for RM 107/day from Paradise, booked on Nov. 10.

• What car hire company is typically the cheapest in Penang?

  According to our data, users have found the cheapest deals when booking a rental car in Penang from the following companies over the past two weeks: keddy by Europcar (RM 103/day), GREEN MOTION (RM 109/day), and Galaxy Asia Car Rental (RM 112/day).

• Which car hire company is considered to be the best in Penang?

  Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Suria Car Rental (8.0 rating), Europcar (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 RM 2.02/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between RM 91 and RM 131 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.

• How much does it cost to hire a car in Penang for a week from Galaxy Asia Car Rental?

  Galaxy Asia Car Rental is a popular option for travellers looking for car hire in Penang. You can expect the average cost of car hire to be about RM 901 per week.

• How far in advance should I hire a car in Penang for the best price?

  Booking your car hire early can save you up to 60%. Aim to book your car hire at least 58 days in advance to take advantage of a below average price in Penang.

• Can I rent a car for a month in Penang?

  Yes, renting a vehicle in Penang for a month is certainly possible.

• How much does it cost to rent a car in Penang for a month?

  Our recent data shows that Paradise can potentially be 35% below the average car hire price in Penang. Check prices and availability for Paradise and save on this extended car hire. The cost of hiring a vehicle in Penang is on average RM 3,863 a month or RM 129 a day. Search on Cheapflights for the most updated pricing and availability for your Penang car hire.

• How much is a car hire in Penang for a weekend?

  It costs RM 229 for a weekend car hire in Penang, on average. The cheapest type of car hire you can book on any given weekend is the Economy as prices are generally lower for these hire types due to demand and availability. If you’re planning to book a hire car in Penang in December, prices are RM 141 per day on average.

• What car do most people hire in Penang?

  Perodua Axia, which is a Mini vehicle, is the most popular to hire at Penang according to Cheapflights users.