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Cheap Car Rentals in Malaysia from RM 76

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car hire in Malaysia with a pick-up date of 16/6 and drop-off date of 21/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of hire. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Malaysia car rentals in 2025

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car rental in Malaysia. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 30 April 2025.

Most popular company

Europcar

Most common car type

Full-size

Average price per day

RM 183

Cheapest price per day

RM 76

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

Discover the price range for renting a car in popular cities across Malaysia, helping you budget and make informed decisions for your upcoming travel. There are 165 pickup locations in Malaysia to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 30 April 2025.

Price

RM 97 - RM 184

Out of all the popular cities in Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur is the cheapest city to rent a car in at just RM 97/day. Renting a car in Kuala Lumpur is 47% cheaper than renting one in Langkawi where the per day rate is around RM 184. Other fairly inexpensive cities in Malaysia to get a rental car in are: Kota Kinabalu (RM 123/day), Penang (RM 132/day), and Johor Bahru (RM 148/day). While these cities typically have cheaper prices than the rest of the country, travelers looking to rent a car in Kuala Lumpur should expect to spend around RM 97/day on their transportation. The most popular city to rent a car in Malaysia is Kuala Lumpur.

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

Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in Malaysia and save money on your trip. The monthly average price data is based on historical data over the last year and was last updated on 30 April 2025.

January

RM 142

February

RM 142

March

RM 142

April

RM 142

May

RM 121

June

RM 129

July

RM 155

August

RM 164

September

RM 138

October

RM 134

November

RM 134

December

RM 147

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Malaysia is May. The most expensive time to rent a car is August. The cheapest prices for each month are shown above, but prices will vary based on availability, how far out you book your rental car, and of course, car type.

Popular car types in Malaysia

Explore the most popular car models available for rent in Malaysia and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car rental companies and was last updated on 30 April 2025.

In Malaysia, there are 488 active hire locations from 60 car hire companies. small car is the cheapest car type to hire in Malaysia in the past week - currently priced from RM 76/day. View deals for 5 car types available to hire in this destination:

Economy

Economy

RM 82+

Compact

Compact

RM 76+

Intermediate

Intermediate

RM 153+

Standard

Standard

RM 300+

Full-size

Full-size

RM 98+

People carrier

People carrier

RM 193+

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

RM 300+

Mini

Mini

RM 125+

Compare available car types for rental in Malaysia

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for rental in Malaysia to find the perfect fit for your trip. Price data is based on averages over the last 12 months and was last updated on 30 April 2025.

Small cars

RM 115 - RM 164

All Car Types

RM 208 - RM 328

To rent a small car in Malaysia, you would pay an average price of RM 140/day. November is the cheapest month to rent a small car in Malaysia (~RM 115/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is January (~RM 164/day). In fact, November is about 18% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car rental for Malaysia. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Malaysia, renting a small car saves you 45% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Malaysia small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a medium car in Malaysia, you would pay an average price of RM 279/day. June is the cheapest month to rent a medium car in Malaysia (~RM 237/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is August (~RM 328/day). In fact, June is about 16% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car rental for Malaysia. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Malaysia, renting a medium car is 10% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Malaysia medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a large car in Malaysia, you would pay an average price of RM 477/day. December is the cheapest month to rent a large car in Malaysia (~RM 377/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is February (~RM 608/day). In fact, December is about 21% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car rental for Malaysia. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Malaysia, renting a large car is 47% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Malaysia large car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a SUV in Malaysia, you would pay an average price of RM 316/day. June is the cheapest month to rent a SUV in Malaysia (~RM 277/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is January (~RM 377/day). In fact, June is about 13% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV rental for Malaysia. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Malaysia, renting a SUV is 20% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Malaysia SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a van in Malaysia, you would pay an average price of RM 338/day. March is the cheapest month to rent a van in Malaysia (~RM 289/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is February (~RM 420/day). In fact, March is about 15% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a van rental for Malaysia. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Malaysia, renting a van is 25% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Malaysia van hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a luxury car in Malaysia, you would pay an average price of RM 715/day. November is the cheapest month to rent a luxury car in Malaysia (~RM 508/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is March (~RM 926/day). In fact, November is about 29% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a luxury car rental for Malaysia. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Malaysia, renting a luxury car is 65% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

Honda CityRM 76/day
4
M
A/C
Honda City
Proton PersonaRM 82/day
2
M
A/C
Proton Persona
Proton PersonaRM 87/day
2
M
A/C
Proton Persona

Top rental agencies in Malaysia

Explore the leading car rental agencies in Malaysia known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car rental companies in Malaysia. Reviews were last updated on 30 April 2025.
Choose from the top rental car agencies available in Malaysia, including locations near Kuala Lumpur, Langkawi and Kota Kinabalu. Helpful information on each car rental agency is available, including reviews, pricing, pickup location, and more.

Merge Car Rental

9.0
Wonderful
1 review17 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.0

Comfort

9.0

Overall

9.0

Pick-up/drop-off

9.0

Value

9.0

Avis

8.4
Very Good
6 reviews17 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.4

Pick-up/drop-off

8.4

Value

8.2

Europcar

7.8
Good
8 reviews13 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.8

Comfort

8.1

Overall

7.8

Pick-up/drop-off

7.5

Value

8.2

keddy by Europcar

7.6
Good
2 reviews16 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.4

Comfort

7.2

Overall

7.6

Pick-up/drop-off

7.6

Value

7.2

Hertz

6.6
Okay
5 reviews18 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Overall

6.6

Pick-up/drop-off

7.6

Value

7.0

Hawk

2.0
Poor
1 review23 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.0

Comfort

4.0

Overall

2.0

Pick-up/drop-off

6.0

Value

4.0

Galaxy Asia Car Rental

2.0
Poor
2 reviews14 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

4.0

Comfort

2.0

Overall

2.0

Pick-up/drop-off

4.0

Value

4.0

Agtran

47 locations

Best Malaysia car rental deals found

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car rental deals in Malaysia. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 rental car agencies in Malaysia with an average daily rate of RM 188. Data was last updated on 30 April 2025.
Have a look at some of the deals we've found on rental cars in Malaysia including options serving Kuala Lumpur, Langkawi and Kota Kinabalu. Make sure to examine important information for each deal, including price, car type, and pickup location.
Honda CityRM 76/day
4
M
A/C
Honda City
Proton PersonaRM 82/day
2
M
A/C
Proton Persona
Proton PersonaRM 87/day
2
M
A/C
Proton Persona

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Malaysia, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 30 April 2025.
  • Which car hire company is considered to be the best in Malaysia?

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, KK Rent A Car (10.0 rating), Merge Car Rental (9.0 rating) and Samavestour (8.8 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in Malaysia.

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

    The most popular car hire company at Malaysia is Galaxy Asia Car Rental. With prices on ECONOMY starting at RM 65/day about 271% more people book with Galaxy Asia Car Rental than other companies in the country.

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

    At RM 105/day, the cheapest car rental price in Malaysia was found in Seremban. On average, Kuala Lumpur has the cheapest daily rental car price (RM 173/day), which is 18% below average price for cities in Malaysia.

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

    In Malaysia, drivers are expected to drive on the left side of the road.

Small car rentals in Malaysia

Find small car rental deals in Malaysia from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. small car rentals in Malaysia cost an average of RM 153 per day. Price data was last updated on 30 April 2025.
Perodua AxiaRM 152/day
2
M
A/C
Perodua Axia
Perodua MyviRM 152/day
2
M
A/C
Perodua Myvi
Perodua MyviRM 154/day
2
M
A/C
Perodua Myvi

Van rentals in Malaysia

Find people carrier rental deals in Malaysia from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. people carrier rentals in Malaysia cost an average of RM 214 per day. Price data was last updated on 30 April 2025.
For those needing a little more space, we've found these great deals on van rentals in Malaysia, including pickup near Kuala Lumpur, Langkawi and Kota Kinabalu. To give users even more options, we're frequently updating deals, so check back soon if you don't see one you like.
Proton ExoraRM 179/day
5
M
A/C
Proton Exora
Toyota InnovaRM 180/day
5
M
A/C
Toyota Innova
Toyota InnovaRM 182/day
5
M
A/C
Toyota Innova

Car rentals by fuel type in Malaysia

Browse car rentals by fuel type in Malaysia. Currently, Petrol/Diesel cars are the cheapest to rent in Malaysia. Deals were last updated on 30 April 2025.

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 (RM 19+).

Electric

Electric

RM 152+

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

RM 19+

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