Malaysia

Cheap Car Hire in Malaysia

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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 4 November 2025.

Most common car type

Economy

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 R488/day on average when booked 5 days ahead, which saves you 1 430% off the average price.

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 R394,59/day over the past two weeks. Another budget-friendly choice is keddy by Europcar, with rates starting at R881,58/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 R495 per day. In contrast, August is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of R595. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

R585

February

R554

March

R530

April

R519

May

R543

June

R557

July

R578

August

R595

September

R575

October

R543

November

R495

December

R550

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.

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 4 November 2025.

Merge Car Rental

9,0
Wonderful
1 review17 locations

Avis

8,5
Very Good
6 reviews16 locations

Europcar

7,5
Good
10 reviews14 locations

Hertz

6,9
Okay
5 reviews18 locations

keddy by Europcar

6,7
Okay
2 reviews15 locations

Galaxy Asia Car Rental

2,0
Poor
2 reviews14 locations

Hawk

2,0
Poor
1 review23 locations

KK Rent A Car

31 locations

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Malaysia, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 4 November 2025.
  • 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 4 November 2025.

Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Malaysia. There is currently 1 fuel type to choose from.

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

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