Cheapflights insights for Penang car hires
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 9 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around R486, which is about 1 247% cheaper than the typical rate.
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.
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 R556. Conversely, August is the priciest month, averaging R747 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 R556. Conversely, August is the priciest month, averaging R747 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
R643
February
R608
March
R556
April
R556
May
R590
June
R643
July
R695
August
R747
September
R695
October
R608
November
R556
December
R625
What car do most people hire in Penang?
The most popular types of cars to hire in Penang are the following: Economy cars (Honda City or similar), Passenger van cars (Class Full-size Van or similar), and SUV cars (Class Economy SUV 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.
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 18 September 2025.
Kasina
Merge Car Rental
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Agtran
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Hertz
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Galaxy Asia Car Rental
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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 18 September 2025.
Can I rent a car for a month in Penang?
Yes, cars are available to be hired for an entire month in Penang.