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Malaysia car rentals in 2026

Most popular company

Suria Car Rental

Most common car type

Full-size

Average price per day

S$ 49

Cheapest price per day

S$ 18
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Popular car types in Malaysia

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There are currently 593 hire locations operating in Malaysia spread across 82 car hire agencies. In the past week, the cheapest car type to hire in Malaysia is small car at S$ 18 a day. Below are all the 4 car types available for hiring in the area, along with estimated starting prices:

Economy

Economy

S$ 18+

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Compact

Compact

S$ 19+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

S$ 35+

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Standard

Standard

S$ 169+

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Full-size

Full-size

S$ 22+

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People carrier

People carrier

S$ 41+

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Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

S$ 59+

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Mini

Mini

S$ 38+

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Best car rental deals found in Malaysia

Peugeot 308S$ 18/day
Peugeot 308
Found 10/29/26
Mitsubishi LancerS$ 19/day
Mitsubishi Lancer
Found 10/29/26
Honda FitS$ 21/day
Honda Fit
Found 10/29/26

Cheapflights insights for Malaysia car rentals

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

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

For the best savings on car hire in Malaysia, make your reservation 11 days before pickup. The average price then is just S$ 45/day – about 5% less than the yearly average.

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What is the cheapest car hire company in Malaysia?

In Malaysia, the most affordable car hire company right now is Paradise, offering prices from just S$ 18.68/day over the past two weeks. Another budget-friendly choice is Goso Rent a Car, with rates starting at S$ 22.74/day.

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

The cheapest month to hire a car in Malaysia is September, when you can expect to pay S$ 49/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Malaysia is February (S$ 63/day on average). The average daily car hire price for each month is shown below. Keep in mind that prices will vary based on availability, when you book, and the type of car you hire.

January

S$ 52

February

S$ 63

March

S$ 56

April

S$ 52

May

S$ 51

June

S$ 50

July

S$ 53

August

S$ 53

September

S$ 49

October

S$ 55

November

S$ 50

December

S$ 59

What car do most people rent in Malaysia?

The most popular types of cars to hire in Malaysia are the following: SUV cars (Class Economy SUV or similar), Intermediate cars (Honda Civic or similar), and Economy cars (Proton Persona 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.

What are the car rental prices for popular cities in Malaysia?

Out of all the popular cities in Malaysia, Langkawi is the cheapest city to rent a car (S$ 18/day). Other popular cities in Malaysia to get a cheap rental car are: Kuala Lumpur (S$ 22/day), Johor Bahru (S$ 26/day), and Penang (S$ 26/day).

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Top rental agencies in Malaysia

Merge Car Rental

9.0
Wonderful
1 review•17 locations
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Cleanliness

9.0

Comfort

9.0

Overall

9.0

Pick-up/drop-off

9.0

Value

9.0

Paradise

8.5
Very Good
2 reviews•10 locations
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Cleanliness

8.2

Comfort

8.5

Overall

8.5

Pick-up/drop-off

8.8

Value

8.8

Avis

8.4
Very Good
6 reviews•16 locations
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Cleanliness

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.4

Pick-up/drop-off

8.4

Value

8.2

Galaxy Asia Car Rental

2.0
Poor
2 reviews•14 locations
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Cleanliness

3.0

Comfort

2.0

Overall

2.0

Pick-up/drop-off

3.0

Value

3.0

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 rental FAQs

  • What is the most popular car hire provider in Malaysia?

    With an average price of S$ 48/day, Europcar is the most popular car hire provider in Malaysia, booking 253% more hire cars than any other provider.

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

    When visiting Malaysia, it is typically cheapest to rent your car in Petaling Jaya where rental cars typically will cost around S$ 28/day (51% less than the country average). The absolute cheapest rental car price in Malaysia was found in Sepang for just S$ 21/day.

  • What side of the road do you drive on in Malaysia?

    Cars in Malaysia are to be driven on the left side of the road.

Car rentals by fuel type in Malaysia

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Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Malaysia. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Petrol/Diesel being the cheapest (S$ 15+).

Electric

Electric

S$ 86+

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Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

S$ 15+

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