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Malaysia car hires in 2026

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 10 April 2026.

Most popular company

Galaxy Asia Car Rental

Most common car type

Economy

Average price per day

R694

Cheapest price per day

R284
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Cheapflights insights for Malaysia car hires

Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Malaysia, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.

How far in advance should I hire a car in Malaysia?

Book your car hire in Malaysia 5 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around R476/day on average when booked 5 days ahead, which saves you 1 340% off the average price.

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What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Malaysia?

Planning to hire a car in Malaysia? April is the cheapest month, costing about R492 per day. In contrast, February is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of R614. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

R522

February

R614

March

R548

April

R492

May

R522

June

R535

July

R548

August

R568

September

R548

October

R512

November

R499

December

R587

Which car hire company has the most locations in Malaysia?

Agtran has 47 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Green Matrix has the second-highest number of locations in Malaysia at 37.

Discover the price range for hiring a car in popular cities across Malaysia, helping you budget and make informed decisions for your upcoming travel. There are 148 pickup locations in Malaysia to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 10 April 2026.
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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 10 April 2026.

Merge Car Rental

9,0
Wonderful
1 review•17 locations
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Cleanliness

9,0

Comfort

9,0

Overall

9,0

Pick-up/drop-off

9,0

Value

9,0

Avis

8,4
Very Good
6 reviews•16 locations
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Cleanliness

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,4

Pick-up/drop-off

8,4

Value

8,2

Europcar

7,6
Good
10 reviews•14 locations
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Cleanliness

7,6

Comfort

7,8

Overall

7,6

Pick-up/drop-off

7,3

Value

7,7

Hertz

7,0
Good
7 reviews•18 locations
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Cleanliness

7,0

Comfort

7,4

Overall

7,0

Pick-up/drop-off

7,8

Value

7,6

keddy by Europcar

6,6
Okay
2 reviews•15 locations
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Cleanliness

7,3

Comfort

6,3

Overall

6,6

Pick-up/drop-off

6,6

Value

6,3

Galaxy Asia Car Rental

2,0
Poor
2 reviews•14 locations
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Cleanliness

3,0

Comfort

2,0

Overall

2,0

Pick-up/drop-off

3,0

Value

3,0

Hawk

2,0
Poor
1 review•23 locations
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Cleanliness

6,0

Comfort

4,0

Overall

2,0

Pick-up/drop-off

6,0

Value

4,0

KK Rent A Car

31 locations
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Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Malaysia, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 10 April 2026.

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

    At R429/day, it is 33% cheaper on average to rent a car in Johor Bahru than any other city in Malaysia. The cheapest price found in Malaysia was for R374/day in Johor Bahru.

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

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

Car hires by fuel type in Malaysia

Browse car hires by fuel type in Malaysia. Deals were last updated on 10 April 2026.
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Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

R29+

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