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Cheap Car Rentals in Malaysia from RM 82

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 1/6 and drop-off date of 30/6. 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 14 May 2025.

Most popular company

keddy by Europcar

Most common car type

Full-size

Average price per day

RM 189

Cheapest price per day

RM 82

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 14 May 2025.

Price

RM 99 - RM 311

Out of all the popular cities in Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur is the cheapest city to rent a car in at just RM 99/day. Renting a car in Kuala Lumpur is 68% cheaper than renting one in Kota Bharu where the per day rate is around RM 311. Other fairly inexpensive cities in Malaysia to get a rental car in are: Kota Kinabalu (RM 127/day), Langkawi (RM 130/day), and Penang (RM 140/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 99/day on their transportation. The most popular city to rent a car in Malaysia is Kuala Lumpur.

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 14 May 2025.

January

RM 142

February

RM 142

March

RM 142

April

RM 142

May

RM 120

June

RM 129

July

RM 155

August

RM 164

September

RM 138

October

RM 133

November

RM 133

December

RM 146

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 14 May 2025.

In Malaysia, there are 515 active hire locations from 61 car hire companies. small car is the cheapest car type to hire in Malaysia in the past week - currently priced from RM 82/day. View deals for 5 car types available to hire in this destination:

Economy

Economy

RM 88+

Compact

Compact

RM 81+

Intermediate

Intermediate

RM 150+

Standard

Standard

RM 251+

Full-size

Full-size

RM 91+

People carrier

People carrier

RM 192+

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

RM 306+

Mini

Mini

RM 127+

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 14 May 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 139/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 46% 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 282/day. June is the cheapest month to rent a medium car in Malaysia (~RM 247/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is August (~RM 323/day). In fact, June is about 13% 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 488/day. December is the cheapest month to rent a large car in Malaysia (~RM 376/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is March (~RM 634/day). In fact, December is about 24% 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 48% 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 318/day. June is the cheapest month to rent a SUV in Malaysia (~RM 274/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is January (~RM 376/day). In fact, June is about 14% 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 345/day. December is the cheapest month to rent a van in Malaysia (~RM 310/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is February (~RM 420/day). In fact, December is about 11% 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 27% 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 714/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 925/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 82/day
4
M
A/C
Honda City
Honda CivicRM 85/day
4
M
A/C
Honda Civic
Proton PersonaRM 88/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 14 May 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 car rental deals found in Malaysia

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 198. Data was last updated on 14 May 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 82/day
4
M
A/C
Honda City
Honda CivicRM 85/day
4
M
A/C
Honda Civic
Proton SagaRM 88/day
2
M
A/C
Proton Saga

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Malaysia, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 14 May 2025.
  • What is the most popular car hire provider in Malaysia?

    The most popular car hire company at Malaysia is keddy by Europcar. With prices on ECONOMY starting at RM 98/day about 373% more people book with keddy by Europcar than other companies in the country.

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

    At RM 91/day, the cheapest car rental price in Malaysia was found in Seremban. On average, Seremban has the cheapest daily rental car price (RM 144/day), which is 33% 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.

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 14 May 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 154+

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

RM 19+

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