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Cheap Car Hire in Penang, Malaysia

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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 58 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around R510, which is about 1 327% 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). Europcar (rated 9.0/10 with 1 review) 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 R562. Conversely, August is the priciest month, averaging R720 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 R562. Conversely, August is the priciest month, averaging R720 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

R632

February

R615

March

R562

April

R562

May

R597

June

R632

July

R668

August

R720

September

R685

October

R615

November

R597

December

R632

What car do most people hire in Penang?

The most popular types of cars to hire in Penang are the following: Economy cars (Perodua Axia or similar), SUV cars (Class Compact SUV or similar), and Intermediate cars (Class Intermediate Car 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 6 July 2025.
Choose from the top car hire agencies available in Penang, including Kasina, Europcar and Merge Car Rental. Read through reviews, double check the pickup location, and other important information before making your selection.

Kasina

1 location

Europcar

9,0
Wonderful
1 review1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

9,0

Comfort

9,0

Overall

9,0

Pick-up/drop-off

9,0

Value

9,0

Merge Car Rental

1 location

Agtran

3 locations

keddy by Europcar

1 location

Hertz

4,0
Mediocre
1 review2 locations
Overview

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 review1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

3,0

Comfort

2,0

Overall

2,0

Pick-up/drop-off

3,0

Value

3,0

Hawk

1 location

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 6 July 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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