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Compare car hire on price, ease of pick-up, a fair fuel policy and more

Find Malaysia car rental deals you can amend or cancel if your plans change

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Malaysia car hire at a glance

Most popular providerR&R Rent A Car
Most popular carPremium/Luxury, Coupe
Pick-up points42, Kuala Lumpur is most popular
Cheapest price found£10 per day, Langkawi
Cheapest month to rentAugust
Best time to book3 weeks before
To give you an idea of how much renting a car in Malaysia could cost, we've pulled prices from Langkawi.

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Cities in Malaysia

Take a look at the different cities in Malaysia you can set off from. You could find a great price somewhere less travelled.

Car hire in Langkawi

From
£10
per day

Car hire in Kuala Lumpur

From
£14
per day

Car hire in Johor Bahru

From
£16
per day

Car hire in Subang Jaya

From
£18
per day

Car hire in Kota Bharu

From
£22
per day

Car hire in Kota Kinabalu

From
£23
per day

Car hire in George Town

From
£24
per day

Car hire in Klia

From
£28
per day

Car hire in Bintulu

From
£32
per day

Car hire in Langkawi

From
£10
per day

Car hire in Kuala Lumpur

From
£14
per day

Car hire in Johor Bahru

From
£16
per day

Car hire in Subang Jaya

From
£18
per day

Car hire in Kota Bharu

From
£22
per day

Car hire in Kota Kinabalu

From
£23
per day

Car hire in George Town

From
£24
per day

Car hire in Klia

From
£28
per day

Car hire in Bintulu

From
£32
per day

Airports in Malaysia

If you’re flying to Malaysia it could be easier to hit the road straight from the airport.

Car hire at Langkawi Airport

From
£10
per day

Car hire at Kuala Lumpur International Airport

From
£14
per day

Car hire at Penang Airport

From
£16
per day

Car hire at Senai International Airport

From
£16
per day

Car hire at Alor Setar Airport

From
£23
per day

Car hire at Ipoh Airport

From
£24
per day

Car hire at Kota Kinabalu Airport

From
£24
per day

Car hire at Sibu Airport

From
£31
per day

Car hire at Sandakan Airport

From
£32
per day

Car hire at Langkawi Airport

From
£10
per day

Car hire at Kuala Lumpur International Airport

From
£14
per day

Car hire at Penang Airport

From
£16
per day

Car hire at Senai International Airport

From
£16
per day

Car hire at Alor Setar Airport

From
£23
per day

Car hire at Ipoh Airport

From
£24
per day

Car hire at Kota Kinabalu Airport

From
£24
per day

Car hire at Sibu Airport

From
£31
per day

Car hire at Sandakan Airport

From
£32
per day

Find the best car rental deal in Malaysia

Economy cars in Langkawi

4-5 doors
From
£10
per day

Mini cars in Langkawi

4-5 doors
From
£10
per day

Premium cars in Langkawi

Coupe
From
£10
per day

Compact cars in Langkawi

4-5 doors
From
£11
per day

Intermediate cars in Langkawi

4-5 doors
From
£16
per day

Fullsize cars in Langkawi

4-5 doors
From
£40
per day

Economy cars in Kuala Lumpur

4-5 doors
From
£14
per day

Mini cars in Kuala Lumpur

4-5 doors
From
£14
per day

Compact cars in Kuala Lumpur

4-5 doors
From
£14
per day

Premium cars in Kuala Lumpur

Coupe
From
£15
per day

Intermediate cars in Kuala Lumpur

4-5 doors
From
£19
per day

Fullsize cars in Kuala Lumpur

4-5 doors
From
£42
per day

Fullsize cars in Johor Bahru

Pickup
From
£16
per day

Premium cars in Johor Bahru

Coupe
From
£16
per day

Compact cars in Johor Bahru

4-5 doors
From
£16
per day

Intermediate cars in Johor Bahru

Estate/station wagon
From
£36
per day

Mini cars in Johor Bahru

4-5 doors
From
£126
per day

Economy cars in Johor Bahru

4-5 doors
From
£128
per day

Compact cars in Subang Jaya

4-5 doors
From
£18
per day

Economy cars in Subang Jaya

4-5 doors
From
£18
per day

Mini cars in Subang Jaya

4-5 doors
From
£26
per day

Premium cars in Subang Jaya

Coupe
From
£34
per day

Intermediate cars in Subang Jaya

4-5 doors
From
£41
per day

Fullsize cars in Subang Jaya

4-5 doors
From
£82
per day

Economy cars in Kota Bharu

4-5 doors
From
£22
per day

Compact cars in Kota Bharu

4-5 doors
From
£23
per day

Mini cars in Kota Bharu

4-5 doors
From
£28
per day

Intermediate cars in Kota Bharu

4-5 doors
From
£36
per day

Fullsize cars in Kota Bharu

Passenger van
From
£38
per day

Find the cheapest time to hire a car in Malaysia

The cheapest month to rent a car in Malaysia is August, when the average cost per day is £12. If that doesn’t work for you, the second cheapest month is July, when the average cost per day is £12. Keep in mind when you’re looking to book, that the most expensive month to rent a car in Malaysia is December.
May
£24
Jun
£12
Jul
£12
Aug
£12
Sep
£15
Oct
£24
Nov
£15
Dec
£24
Jan
£24
Feb
£16
Mar
£24
Apr
£15
To give you an idea of how much renting a car in Malaysia could cost, we've pulled prices from Johor Bahru.

Explore Malaysia

What are the best car hire companies in Malaysia?

EPTA
4.9/5
Excellent55 reviews
Car condition
5.0/5
Car cleanliness
5.0/5
Customer service
4.9/5
Easy collection
4.5/5
Samavest tour
4.9/5
Excellent
Car condition
5.0/5
Car cleanliness
5.0/5
Customer service
5.0/5
Easy collection
4.5/5
Keddy By Europcar
4.8/5
Good216 reviews
Car condition
5.0/5
Car cleanliness
5.0/5
Customer service
5.0/5
Easy collection
4.2/5
Hawk
4.8/5
Good143 reviews
Car condition
5.0/5
Car cleanliness
5.0/5
Customer service
5.0/5
Easy collection
4.2/5
Kasina
4.8/5
Good113 reviews
Car condition
5.0/5
Car cleanliness
5.0/5
Customer service
5.0/5
Easy collection
4.2/5
KK Leisure
4.8/5
Good50 reviews
Car condition
5.0/5
Car cleanliness
5.0/5
Customer service
5.0/5
Easy collection
4.2/5
EPTA
4.9/5
Excellent55 reviews
Car condition
5.0/5
Car cleanliness
5.0/5
Customer service
4.9/5
Easy collection
4.5/5
Samavest tour
4.9/5
Excellent
Car condition
5.0/5
Car cleanliness
5.0/5
Customer service
5.0/5
Easy collection
4.5/5
Keddy By Europcar
4.8/5
Good216 reviews
Car condition
5.0/5
Car cleanliness
5.0/5
Customer service
5.0/5
Easy collection
4.2/5
Hawk
4.8/5
Good143 reviews
Car condition
5.0/5
Car cleanliness
5.0/5
Customer service
5.0/5
Easy collection
4.2/5
Kasina
4.8/5
Good113 reviews
Car condition
5.0/5
Car cleanliness
5.0/5
Customer service
5.0/5
Easy collection
4.2/5
KK Leisure
4.8/5
Good50 reviews
Car condition
5.0/5
Car cleanliness
5.0/5
Customer service
5.0/5
Easy collection
4.2/5

Car hire in Malaysia: FAQs

You will need insurance to rent a car in Malaysia, but you wont necessarily need ‘extra’ insurance. Different car hire companies offer different insurance policies, so make sure you look at the details when you pick a deal.
To rent a car with most companies in Malaysia you need to be at least 21 years old. Some companies may have extra fees to pay if you are under 25 years old, so make sure you check before you book.
Our travellers best rated car hire company in Malaysia is EPTA. You can rent a car with them for £43 on average per day.

If you want to learn more about EPTA, you can dig deeper here.
The types of documents you’ll need to rent a car in Malaysia depend on the car rental company you go with. But in general, you will need a valid drivers license, ID and passport. Once you’ve booked car hire in Malaysia, you can easily get in touch with your chosen provider to find out.
It depends on where in Malaysia you visit. The most popular places to rent a car are Kuala Lumpur, Johor Bahru and Langkawi.

In Kuala Lumpur, it costs around £35 per day or £153 per week.

In Johor Bahru, it costs around £16 per day or £164 per week.

In Langkawi, it costs around £32 per day or £132 per week.
It’s easy to hire a car in Malaysia. First, you need to decide where in Malaysia you want to pick up your car from.

Once you’ve decided where you want to go, simply enter your dates and search for the best deal for you. Once you’ve found your deal, you’ll be redirected to the provider to book with no extra fees.
You can rent a car for as long as you like, depending on availability. If you know what dates you’re needing wheels for, start searching with Skyscanner today.
You may need a credit card to rent a car in Malaysia. It all depends on which car hire company you choose.
It depends where in Malaysia you want to visit. The most popular place to go is Kuala Lumpur. On average, it costs £35 per day to rent a car there. The cheapest price we could find is £14 per day.

Getting the cheapest car rental in Malaysia

Here are some tips to help you bag the best prices, and hit the road for less.

Pick the right ride

Make sure you pick the right type of car for your trip. You can easily filter by 'seats', 'transmission' and even choose only to see 'electric' or 'hybrid' vehicles. You can also filter by 'car type', so whether you're looking for a luxury car or a more modest mini, you'll find what you need fast. The most popular car type in Malaysia is Premium, Coupe .

Compare across companies

The most popular companies in Malaysia are R&R Rent A Car, ASIA CAR and Agtran. The cheapest company we've found is KK Leisure. To find a great price, you can easily compare across different trusted car rental companies using Skyscanner.

Get your timing right

It can really pay to play around with your timings and compare dates for your car hire to get a great price. The best time to book a bargain is 3 weeks before. The cheapest prices we've found are £10 a day and £10 a week.

Be flexible

Not sure where in Malaysia you're going to visit? There’s lots of places to pick your rental car up from. Being flexible on your pickup location can help you grab a great price, all while seeing more of Malaysia. We've found that the most popular place to pick up a car in Malaysia is Kuala Lumpur. The cheapest place to pick up your rental car is Langkawi.

Hire a car long term in Malaysia

Looking to hire a car for more than a few weeks? It could be cheaper to rent for a full month. This can cut the admin costs for car hire companies and give you some extra time to explore too. Give it a go today and search for 30 days' worth of car hire.

Save on fuel

You can make your money go further by finding a car hire deal in Malaysia with 'unlimited mileage' or a 'full to full' fuel policy. This can save you cash on topping up the tank.

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