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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 58 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around R445, which is about 1 142% 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
Agtran
Agtran
8.0
Suria Car Rental
Suria Car Rental
8.0

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

At Penang, the best time to hire a car is in April, with an average daily rate of just R511. Conversely, August is the priciest month, averaging R709 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 April, with an average daily rate of just R511. Conversely, August is the priciest month, averaging R709 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

R544

February

R610

March

R528

April

R511

May

R561

June

R610

July

R627

August

R709

September

R660

October

R561

November

R528

December

R643

What car do most people hire in Penang?

The most popular types of cars to hire in Penang are the following: Passenger van cars (Class Special Van or similar), SUV cars (Class Compact SUV or similar), and Luxury cars (Nissan Urvan 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 April 2026.

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

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

Suria Car Rental

1 location
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Cleanliness

8,2

Comfort

8,2

Overall

8,0

Pick-up/drop-off

7,7

Value

8,5

Hertz

6,6
Okay
3 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

6,0

Comfort

6,6

Overall

6,6

Pick-up/drop-off

7,3

Value

7,3

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

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 April 2026.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Penang for a week from Europcar?

    Europcar is one of the most popular car hire companies in Penang, offering car hire for around R10 763 per week on average.

  • 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?

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