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Cheap Car Hire in Malaysia from R462

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 25/5 and drop-off date of 6/6. 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 hires in 2025

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in Malaysia. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 28 April 2025.

Most popular company

Galaxy Asia Car Rental

Most common car type

Full-size

Average price per day

R322

Cheapest price per day

R462

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 28 April 2025.

January

R614

February

R614

March

R614

April

R614

May

R521

June

R558

July

R670

August

R707

September

R595

October

R576

November

R576

December

R632

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 hire in Malaysia and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 28 April 2025.

There are, in total, 480 car hire locations in Malaysia that are operated by 60 companies. In the past week, small car is the cheapest car type users can hire (cheapest price last found: R462/day). Explore 3 car types currently offered from Malaysia hire providers:

Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

Intermediate

Intermediate

R1 087+

Standard

Standard

R1 401+

Full-size

Full-size

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

R1 401+

Passenger van

Passenger van

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

R1 073+

Compare available car types for rental in Malaysia

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for hire 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 28 April 2025.

Small cars

R366 - R1 166

All Car Types

R386 - R1 515

To hire a small car in Malaysia, you would pay an average price of R642/day. June is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Malaysia (~R366/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is January (~R1 166/day). In fact, June is about 44% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car hire for Malaysia. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Malaysia, renting a small car saves you 22% 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:

Volkswagen Polo VivoR462/day
2
M
A/C
Volkswagen Polo Vivo
Suzuki CiazR609/day
4
M
A/C
Suzuki Ciaz
Suzuki CiazR766/day
4
M
A/C
Suzuki Ciaz

Top rental agencies in Malaysia

Explore the leading car hire agencies in Malaysia known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Malaysia. Reviews were last updated on 28 April 2025.
Hire a vehicle with one of these top car hiring agencies serving Malaysia, including those serving the Kuala Lumpur, Langkawi and Kota Kinabalu area. See what past customers have to say, compare prices, and review other key details before deciding.

Merge Car Rental

9,0
Wonderful
1 review17 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9,0

Comfort

9,0

Overall

9,0

Pick-up/drop-off

9,0

Value

9,0

Avis

8,4
Very Good
6 reviews17 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,4

Pick-up/drop-off

8,4

Value

8,2

Europcar

7,8
Good
8 reviews13 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7,8

Comfort

8,1

Overall

7,8

Pick-up/drop-off

7,5

Value

8,2

keddy by Europcar

7,6
Good
2 reviews16 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8,4

Comfort

7,2

Overall

7,6

Pick-up/drop-off

7,6

Value

7,2

Hertz

6,6
Okay
5 reviews18 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6,6

Comfort

7,3

Overall

6,6

Pick-up/drop-off

7,6

Value

7,0

Hawk

2,0
Poor
1 review23 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6,0

Comfort

4,0

Overall

2,0

Pick-up/drop-off

6,0

Value

4,0

Galaxy Asia Car Rental

2,0
Poor
2 reviews14 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

4,0

Comfort

2,0

Overall

2,0

Pick-up/drop-off

4,0

Value

4,0

Agtran

47 locations

Best Malaysia car hire deals found

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hiredeals in Malaysia. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in Malaysia with an average daily rate of R971. Data was last updated on 28 April 2025.
These are some of the most attractive deals we've found on car hires within the Malaysia region, including options close to Kuala Lumpur, Langkawi and Kota Kinabalu. To make sure you find the deal you're looking for, verify the details of the rental, such as car type, price, and pickup address.
Volkswagen Polo VivoR462/day
2
M
A/C
Volkswagen Polo Vivo
Suzuki CiazR609/day
4
M
A/C
Suzuki Ciaz
Suzuki CiazR766/day
4
M
A/C
Suzuki Ciaz

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Malaysia, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 28 April 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 Samavestour (8,8 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 R322/day about 180% 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 R322/day, it is 0% cheaper on average to rent a car in Kuala Lumpur than any other city in Malaysia. The cheapest price found in Malaysia was for R322/day in Kuala Lumpur.

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

    Cars travel on the left side of the road in Malaysia.

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