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Malaysia car hires in 2026

Most popular company

keddy by Europcar

Most common car type

Full-size

Average price per day

R744

Cheapest price per day

R336
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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 17 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around R487/day on average when booked 17 days ahead, which saves you 1 355% off the average price.

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What is the cheapest car hire company in Malaysia?

In Malaysia, the most affordable car hire company right now is Galaxy Asia Car Rental, offering prices from just R41,27/day over the past two weeks. Another budget-friendly choice is GREEN MOTION , with rates starting at R91,55/day.

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

Planning to hire a car in Malaysia? November is the cheapest month, costing about R490 per day. In contrast, February is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of R603. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

R516

February

R603

March

R532

April

R509

May

R509

June

R551

July

R574

August

R580

September

R522

October

R500

November

R490

December

R574

What car do most people hire in Malaysia?

SUV cars (Class Full-size SUV or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Malaysia. Compact cars (Class Compact Car or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Economy cars (Class Economy Car or similar).

Which car hire company has the most locations in Malaysia?

SEIYON Rent a Car has 2 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Avis has the second-highest number of locations in Malaysia at 16.

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Top rental agencies in Malaysia

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

Paradise

8,5
Very Good
2 reviews•10 locations
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Cleanliness

8,2

Comfort

8,5

Overall

8,5

Pick-up/drop-off

8,8

Value

8,8

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

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

SEIYON Rent a Car

2 locations
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NH Travel

1 location
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CMS CAR RENTAL

1 location
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Epic Rides

1 location
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Car hire FAQs

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

    At R741/day, it is 1% cheaper on average to rent a car in Langkawi than any other city in Malaysia. The cheapest price found in Malaysia was for R383/day in Langkawi.

  • 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

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Petrol/Diesel

R128+

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