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Cheap Car Hire in Penang, Malaysia

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

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

To get the best deal on car hire in Penang, book about 75 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around R388, which is about 980% cheaper than the typical rate.

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What is the best car rental company in Penang?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company in Penang is Kasina (rated 10.0/10). Merge Car Rental (rated 9.0/10) is also highly rated by our users.

Kasina
Kasina
10.0
Merge Car Rental
Merge Car Rental
9.0
Europcar
Europcar
9.0
Agtran
Agtran
8.0

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

At Penang, the best time to hire a car is in March, with an average daily rate of just R540. Conversely, August is the priciest month, averaging R725 per day. Below youll find the monthly average car hire prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.|1#In Penang, the best time to hire a car is in March, with an average daily rate of just R540. Conversely, August is the priciest month, averaging R725 per day. Below youll find the monthly average car hire prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.

January

R607

February

R590

March

R540

April

R540

May

R573

June

R624

July

R658

August

R725

September

R674

October

R573

November

R540

December

R607

What car do most people hire in Penang?

The most popular types of cars to hire in Penang are the following: SUV cars (Class Standard SUV or similar), Passenger van cars (Nissan Urvan or similar), and Luxury cars (BMW X1 or similar).

Which car hire company has the most locations in Penang?

Both Agtran and Quickdrive have 3 locations in Penang, more than any other car hire company in the area.

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Top rental agencies in Penang, Malaysia

Explore the leading car hire agencies in Penang, Malaysia known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Penang, Malaysia. Reviews were last updated on 13 December 2025.

Kasina

1 location
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Merge Car Rental

1 location
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Cleanliness

9,0

Comfort

9,0

Overall

9,0

Pick-up/drop-off

9,0

Value

9,0

Europcar

9,0
Wonderful
1 review•1 location
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Cleanliness

9,0

Comfort

9,0

Overall

9,0

Pick-up/drop-off

9,0

Value

9,0

Agtran

3 locations
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Cleanliness

8,0

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,0

Pick-up/drop-off

8,0

Value

8,0

keddy by Europcar

1 location
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Cleanliness

7,3

Comfort

6,3

Overall

6,6

Pick-up/drop-off

6,6

Value

6,3

Hertz

4,0
Mediocre
1 review•2 locations
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Cleanliness

2,0

Comfort

4,0

Overall

4,0

Pick-up/drop-off

6,0

Value

6,0

Galaxy Asia Car Rental

2,0
Poor
1 review•1 location
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Cleanliness

3,0

Comfort

2,0

Overall

2,0

Pick-up/drop-off

3,0

Value

3,0

Hawk

1 location
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Cleanliness

6,0

Comfort

4,0

Overall

2,0

Pick-up/drop-off

6,0

Value

4,0

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Penang, Malaysia, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 13 December 2025.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in Penang?

    Yes, cars are available to be hired for an entire month in Penang.

Travelling to a place near Penang?

Hire a car at Penang if you plan to visit one of these locations
Batu Ferringhi
George Town

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