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Most popular company | GREENMOTION |
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Price of petrol per litre | RM 2.03 |
Average price per day | RM 147 |
Cheapest price per day | RM 104 |
At RM 104/day, small car is the cheapest car type available for hire in Penang in the past week. Out of 19 car hire agencies operating in Penang, there are, in total, 25 hire locations. View below for 5 offered car types:
Here are the best Penang small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Here are the best Penang medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Here are the best Penang large car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Here are the best Penang SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Here are the best Penang van hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Book your car hire in Penang 58 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around RM 122/day on average when booked 58 days ahead, which saves you 238% off the average price.
GREEN MOTION is currently the cheapest car hire company in Penang with deals as low as RM 95.80/day found in the past two weeks. keddy by Europcar is another inexpensive option with rates as low as RM 108.64/day.
Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental company in Penang is Kasina (rated 10.0/10). Europcar (rated 9.0/10 with 1 review) is also highly rated by our users.
At Penang, the best time to rent a car is at March, with an average daily rate of just RM 135. Conversely, August is the priciest month, averaging RM 181 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.|1#In Penang, the best time to rent a car is in March, with an average daily rate of just RM 135. Conversely, August is the priciest month, averaging RM 181 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.
January
RM 152
February
RM 147
March
RM 135
April
RM 135
May
RM 143
June
RM 156
July
RM 168
August
RM 181
September
RM 164
October
RM 147
November
RM 143
December
RM 152
Economy cars (Perodua Bezza or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Penang. Mini cars (Perodua Axia or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Compact cars (Perodua Bezza or similar).
Both Agtran and Quickdrive have 3 locations in Penang, more than any other rental company in the area.
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In order to pick up car hires in Penang, you'll need to be aware of a couple of requirements you'll have to meet. To start with, you cannot hire a car in Penang if you're under the age of 23 and if you're between 23 and 25, you can expect to have an additional young driver surcharge added to your car hire fee. You must have held your licence for at least 12 months to be able to hire a car in Penang. When heading to the rental desks to pick up your hired car, you'll need to present a valid credit card with your name on it, a valid photographic ID like a passport, and your confirmation details. Bear in mind that you'll need to use a credit card whose owner is present, you won't be able to hire a car in Penang with someone else's credit card.
To make sure you and other drivers are safe while operating your cheap car hire in Penang, it's important to be aware of the important rules of the road in the city. You'll also want to stay up to date with local vehicle departments to be aware of sudden changes made to the driving rules. When driving in Malaysia, remember to stay on the left-hand side of the road and pass on the left. The driver and all of the passengers are required to wear their seatbelts at all times while in the vehicle. Between 7 pm and 7 am, you must have your headlights on at all times. Children under the age of eight years old need to be restrained in a child safety seat. Driving under the influence of alcohol is prohibited in Penang and if your blood alcohol level is over 0.05%, you're likely to incur hefty fines or even face jail time.
If you're trying to decide on what car hire is the right choice in Penang, you'll be glad to know that there isn't really a right or wrong choice, it mostly depends on your own needs and wants. Keep in mind that traffic can be heavy, you may want to stick with a smaller model vehicle if you have fewer passengers, this will make manoeuvring the city easier. The Toyota Innova is a reliable, spacious choice if you plan on road-tripping with the family.
Parking in Malaysia has recently improved thanks to a Smart Parking app that can be downloaded from various app stores. This will give you the opportunity to pay for parking ahead of time and determine where and when you can park. Most of the parking in the city is metered and on-street parking, which you can find all over the city. There are certain areas where you'll find free on-street parking, though these are often snapped up quickly. Steer clear of parking on red or yellow lines.
In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under RM 147/day when booking a car hire in Penang. The absolute best deal a user found was for RM 110/day from GREEN MOTION , booked on Aug. 10.
GREEN MOTION is a popular option for travellers looking for car hire in Penang. You can expect the average cost of car hire to be about RM 976 per week.
Yes, renting a vehicle in Penang for a month is certainly possible.
Our recent data shows that GREEN MOTION can potentially be 31% below the average car hire price in Penang. Check prices and availability for GREEN MOTION and save on this extended car hire. The cost of hiring a vehicle in Penang is on average RM 4,185 a month or RM 140 a day. Search on Cheapflights for the most updated pricing and availability for your Penang car hire.
It costs RM 0 for a weekend car hire in Penang, on average. The cheapest type of car hire you can book on any given weekend is the Economy as prices are generally lower for these hire types due to demand and availability. If you’re planning to book a hire car in Penang in September, prices are RM 137 per day on average.