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

At R849/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 R505/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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Malaysia car hires in 2026

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Most common car type	Full-size
Average price per day	R797
Cheapest price per day	R448

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There are, in total, 597 car hire locations in Malaysia that are operated by 84 companies. In the past week, small car is the cheapest car type users can hire (cheapest price last found: R448/day). Explore 2 car types currently offered from Malaysia hire providers:

Economy

R448+

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Full-size SUV

R974+

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Passenger van

R820+

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Intermediate SUV

R696+

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Standard SUV

R911+

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Toyota YarisR448/day

Toyota RushR696/day

Toyota Urban CruiserR911/day

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

Book your car hire in Malaysia 6 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around R504/day on average when booked 6 days ahead, which saves you 1 411% 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? October is the cheapest month, costing about R517 per day. In contrast, February is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of R610. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

R524

February

R610

March

R550

April

R530

May

R534

June

R570

July

R590

August

R604

September

R524

October

R517

November

R524

December

R587

What car do most people hire in Malaysia?

SUV cars (Class Intermediate 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 Intermediate cars (Honda Civic 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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Merge Car Rental

9,0

Wonderful

1 review•17 locations

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Paradise

8,5

Very Good

2 reviews•10 locations

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Avis

8,4

Very Good

6 reviews•16 locations

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Galaxy Asia Car Rental

2,0

Poor

2 reviews•15 locations

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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 R849/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 R505/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.

Car hires by fuel type in Malaysia

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

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R21+

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Malaysia car hires in 2026

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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 13 November 2026.

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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 R757. Data was last updated on 13 November 2026.

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

Book your car hire in Malaysia 6 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around R504/day on average when booked 6 days ahead, which saves you 1 411% off the average price.

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

What car do most people hire in Malaysia?

SUV cars (Class Intermediate 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 Intermediate cars (Honda Civic 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.

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 13 November 2026.

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Merge Car Rental Locations in Malaysia

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

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Car hires by fuel type in Malaysia

Browse car hires by fuel type in Malaysia. Deals were last updated on 13 November 2026.

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