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Malaysia Car Rental Mini Guide

Malaysia has a well-maintained road network, especially in urban areas and major highways, making it relatively easy to navigate. Distances between major cities are reasonable, with Kuala Lumpur to Penang covering approximately 350 kilometers (217 miles) and taking around 4-5 hours by car. While traffic congestion can be a challenge in cities like Kuala Lumpur, the road infrastructure is generally good.

Safety is a significant consideration when driving in Malaysia. Road conditions are generally safe, but it's essential to adhere to traffic rules and exercise caution, especially when driving in rural or hilly areas. Always wear seat belts, follow speed limits, and avoid aggressive driving. Be aware of weather conditions, particularly during the rainy season, when roads may become slippery. Also, keep an eye out for wildlife crossings, particularly in forested areas and near national parks.

Places of Interest:

Malaysia boasts a wide range of attractions that are easily accessible by car. Some notable places of interest include:

  • Kuala Lumpur: Explore the vibrant capital city with its iconic Petronas Twin Towers, historic sites, and bustling street markets.

  • Penang: Discover the cultural heritage of George Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and savor the diverse cuisine.

  • Cameron Highlands: Enjoy the cool climate, lush tea plantations, and hiking trails in this highland retreat.

  • Langkawi: Relax on beautiful beaches, explore mangrove forests, and ride the Langkawi Cable Car.

  • Malacca: Immerse yourself in the colonial history of this UNESCO-listed city, known for its Dutch, Portuguese, and British influences.

  • Taman Negara: Experience the oldest rainforest in the world with canopy walks and jungle treks.

Driving allows you to experience the rich cultural diversity, natural beauty, and historical sites of Malaysia at your own pace, making it an excellent choice for travelers looking to explore the country's various facets.


Cheapest car hire in Malaysia

Perodua Axia

4 Adults, 5 Doors

From 24.20 EUR/day
Perodua Axia

7 Days rental at 169.42 EUR from 23/10/2023

  2 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Perodua Axia

4 Adults, 5 Doors

From 24.48 EUR/day
Perodua Axia

7 Days rental at 171.41 EUR from 23/10/2023

  2 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Perodua Axia

4 Adults, 5 Doors

From 24.48 EUR/day
Perodua Axia

7 Days rental at 171.41 EUR from 23/10/2023

  2 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Proton Saga

4 Adults, 3 Doors

From 27.11 EUR/day
Proton Saga

7 Days rental at 189.82 EUR from 23/10/2023

  2 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Proton Saga

4 Adults, 3 Doors

From 27.11 EUR/day
Proton Saga

7 Days rental at 189.82 EUR from 23/10/2023

  2 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Perodua Axia

4 Adults, 5 Doors

From 30.79 EUR/day
Perodua Axia

7 Days rental at 215.59 EUR from 23/10/2023

  2 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Perodua Axia

4 Adults, 5 Doors

From 30.79 EUR/day
Perodua Axia

7 Days rental at 215.59 EUR from 23/10/2023

  2 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Proton Saga

4 Adults, 3 Doors

From 33.69 EUR/day
Proton Saga

7 Days rental at 235.84 EUR from 23/10/2023

  2 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Proton Saga

4 Adults, 3 Doors

From 35.00 EUR/day
Proton Saga

7 Days rental at 245.05 EUR from 23/10/2023

  2 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Perodua Bezza

5 Adults, 3 Doors

From 27.06 EUR/day
Perodua Bezza

7 Days rental at 189.44 EUR from 23/10/2023

  3 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Proton Persona

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 29.80 EUR/day
Proton Persona

7 Days rental at 208.63 EUR from 23/10/2023

  3 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Toyota Vios

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 31.06 EUR/day
Toyota Vios

7 Days rental at 217.43 EUR from 23/10/2023

  3 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Perodua Bezza

5 Adults, 3 Doors

From 31.06 EUR/day
Perodua Bezza

7 Days rental at 217.43 EUR from 23/10/2023

  3 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Perodua Bezza

5 Adults, 3 Doors

From 31.06 EUR/day
Perodua Bezza

7 Days rental at 217.43 EUR from 23/10/2023

  3 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Toyota Vios

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 31.06 EUR/day
Toyota Vios

7 Days rental at 217.43 EUR from 23/10/2023

  3 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Suzuki SX4

5 Adults, 3 Doors

From 33.69 EUR/day
Suzuki SX4

7 Days rental at 235.84 EUR from 23/10/2023

  3 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Toyota Vios

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 33.69 EUR/day
Toyota Vios

7 Days rental at 235.85 EUR from 23/10/2023

  3 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Toyota Vios

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 33.69 EUR/day
Toyota Vios

7 Days rental at 235.85 EUR from 23/10/2023

  3 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Perodua Myvi

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 25.80 EUR/day
Perodua Myvi

7 Days rental at 180.61 EUR from 23/10/2023

  2 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Perodua Myvi

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 25.80 EUR/day
Perodua Myvi

7 Days rental at 180.61 EUR from 23/10/2023

  2 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Perodua Myvi

5 Adults, 3 Doors

From 30.79 EUR/day
Perodua Myvi

7 Days rental at 215.59 EUR from 23/10/2023

  2 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Perodua Myvi

5 Adults, 3 Doors

From 30.79 EUR/day
Perodua Myvi

7 Days rental at 215.59 EUR from 23/10/2023

  2 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Proton Saga

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 31.06 EUR/day
Proton Saga

7 Days rental at 217.43 EUR from 23/10/2023

  2 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Proton Saga

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 31.06 EUR/day
Proton Saga

7 Days rental at 217.43 EUR from 23/10/2023

  2 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Perodua Bezza

5 Adults, 3 Doors

From 32.90 EUR/day
Perodua Bezza

7 Days rental at 230.35 EUR from 23/10/2023

  2 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Perodua Bezza

5 Adults, 3 Doors

From 34.12 EUR/day
Perodua Bezza

7 Days rental at 238.88 EUR from 23/10/2023

  2 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Proton Saga

5 Adults, 3 Doors

From 34.48 EUR/day
Proton Saga

7 Days rental at 241.37 EUR from 23/10/2023

  2 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Toyota Avanza

7 Adults, 5 Doors

From 32.78 EUR/day
Toyota Avanza

7 Days rental at 229.47 EUR from 23/10/2023

  1 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Toyota Innova

7 Adults, 5 Doors

From 84.38 EUR/day
Toyota Innova

7 Days rental at 590.72 EUR from 23/10/2023

  1 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Hyundai Starex

7 Adults, 5 Doors

From 84.38 EUR/day
Hyundai Starex

7 Days rental at 590.72 EUR from 23/10/2023

  1 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Toyota Innova

7 Adults, 5 Doors

From 84.38 EUR/day
Toyota Innova

7 Days rental at 590.72 EUR from 23/10/2023

  1 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Toyota Innova

7 Adults, 5 Doors

From 84.38 EUR/day
Toyota Innova

7 Days rental at 590.72 EUR from 23/10/2023

  1 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Toyota Innova

7 Adults, 5 Doors

From 88.92 EUR/day
Toyota Innova

7 Days rental at 622.46 EUR from 23/10/2023

  1 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Toyota Innova

7 Adults, 5 Doors

From 88.92 EUR/day
Toyota Innova

7 Days rental at 622.46 EUR from 23/10/2023

  1 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Toyota Innova

7 Adults, 5 Doors

From 88.92 EUR/day
Toyota Innova

7 Days rental at 622.46 EUR from 23/10/2023

  1 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Toyota Innova

7 Adults, 5 Doors

From 88.92 EUR/day
Toyota Innova

7 Days rental at 622.46 EUR from 23/10/2023

  1 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Toyota Avanza

7 Adults, 5 Doors

From 38.95 EUR/day
Toyota Avanza

7 Days rental at 272.66 EUR from 23/10/2023

  1 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Toyota Avanza

7 Adults, 5 Doors

From 38.95 EUR/day
Toyota Avanza

7 Days rental at 272.66 EUR from 23/10/2023

  1 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Honda City

5 Adults, 4 Doors

From 39.81 EUR/day
Honda City

7 Days rental at 278.70 EUR from 23/10/2023

  4 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Honda City

5 Adults, 4 Doors

From 42.25 EUR/day
Honda City

7 Days rental at 295.77 EUR from 23/10/2023

  4 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Honda City

5 Adults, 4 Doors

From 43.67 EUR/day
Honda City

7 Days rental at 305.71 EUR from 23/10/2023

  4 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Honda City

5 Adults, 4 Doors

From 43.67 EUR/day
Honda City

7 Days rental at 305.71 EUR from 23/10/2023

  4 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Honda City

5 Adults, 4 Doors

From 43.67 EUR/day
Honda City

7 Days rental at 305.71 EUR from 23/10/2023

  4 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Honda City

5 Adults, 4 Doors

From 44.48 EUR/day
Honda City

7 Days rental at 311.39 EUR from 23/10/2023

  4 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Honda City

5 Adults, 4 Doors

From 45.29 EUR/day
Honda City

7 Days rental at 317.09 EUR from 23/10/2023

  4 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Toyota Camry Hybrid

5 Adults, 4 Doors

From 162.66 EUR/day
Toyota Camry Hybrid

7 Days rental at 1138.63 EUR from 13/12/2021

  5 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Toyota Camry Hybrid

5 Adults, 4 Doors

From 162.66 EUR/day
Toyota Camry Hybrid

7 Days rental at 1138.63 EUR from 13/12/2021

  5 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Toyota Camry Hybrid

5 Adults, 4 Doors

From 162.66 EUR/day
Toyota Camry Hybrid

7 Days rental at 1138.63 EUR from 13/12/2021

  5 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Toyota Camry Hybrid

5 Adults, 4 Doors

From 162.66 EUR/day
Toyota Camry Hybrid

7 Days rental at 1138.63 EUR from 13/12/2021

  5 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Toyota Camry Hybrid

5 Adults, 4 Doors

From 162.66 EUR/day
Toyota Camry Hybrid

7 Days rental at 1138.63 EUR from 13/12/2021

  5 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Toyota Camry Hybrid

5 Adults, 4 Doors

From 162.66 EUR/day
Toyota Camry Hybrid

7 Days rental at 1138.63 EUR from 13/12/2021

  5 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Toyota Camry Hybrid

5 Adults, 4 Doors

From 154.74 EUR/day
Toyota Camry Hybrid

7 Days rental at 1083.21 EUR from 19/10/2020

  5 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Toyota Camry Hybrid

5 Adults, 4 Doors

From 162.66 EUR/day
Toyota Camry Hybrid

7 Days rental at 1138.63 EUR from 13/12/2021

  5 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Toyota Camry Hybrid

5 Adults, 4 Doors

From 162.66 EUR/day
Toyota Camry Hybrid

7 Days rental at 1138.63 EUR from 13/12/2021

  5 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Top tips when hiring a car in Malaysia

  • Drive on the left-hand side of the road in Malaysia, just like the UK and Australia
  • There are 14 different car rental companies in Malaysia proving a wide range of cars and the competition keeps prices cheap
  • There are toll roads in Malaysia, it's wise to carry cash (MYR) or you can use a credit card to pay tolls
  • The average waiting time at the car rental desks in Malaysia is just 16 minutes

Laws and rules of the road when driving in Malaysia

  •  

    L

    Road Driving Side

  •  

    60kph

    Urban speed Limit

  •  

    90kph

    Rural Speed Limit

  •  

    110kph

    Motorway Speed Limit

  •  

    MYR  1.98/Ltr

    Current Petrol Price

  •  

    80mg

    Drink Drive Limit

  •  

    MYR

    Currency

  •  

    YES

    Tolls

  •  

    23

    Min Rental Age

    17

    Min Driving Age

  •  

    Front and Rear

    Seatbelts

  •  

    Fixed and Mobile

    Speed Cameras

  •  

    Hands Free Only

    Mobile Phones

Compare car rental agents in Malaysia

Rental Agent
Locations
Rating (/10)
Customer Reviews
Mini (€/day)
Compact (€/day)
Intermediate (€/day)
Standard (€/day)
 Avis
10
7.9/10
63
€ 42.99
€ 74.88
€ 112.02
 Europcar
9
7.7/10
83
€ 34.12
€ 39.81

Car rental agent statistics in Malaysia

  • 7.9/10
    Highest rated agent:
    AVIS
  • 7.4/10
    Lowest rated agent:
    EUROPCAR
  • 146
    Total number of reviews in
    Malaysia
  • 9
    Most Locations in Malaysia:
    AVIS
  • 8
    Average wait time
    (Min.)
  • 16
    Total rental companies
     

Average prices per day for car hire in Malaysia

ItemPercent
January€ 43
February€ 44
March€ 41
April€ 41
May€ 40
June€ 39
July€ 39
August€ 41
September€ 40
October€ 40
November€ 41
December€ 42
ItemPercent
January€ 34
February€ 33
March€ 30
April€ 30
May€ 28
June€ 28
July€ 30
August€ 32
September€ 30
October€ 31
November€ 30
December€ 31
ItemPercent
January€ 81
February€ 94
March€ 97
April€ 98
May€ 99
June€ 96
July€ 95
August€ 96
September€ 94
October€ 93
November€ 96
December€ 100
ItemPercent
January€ 63
February€ 64
March€ 58
April€ 60
May€ 58
June€ 57
July€ 62
August€ 64
September€ 61
October€ 60
November€ 61
December€ 65
ItemPercent
January€ 36
February€ 35
March€ 32
April€ 30
May€ 29
June€ 29
July€ 32
August€ 34
September€ 30
October€ 31
November€ 32
December€ 33
ItemPercent
January€ 78
February€ 93
March€ 81
April€ 84
May€ 84
June€ 87
July€ 87
August€ 91
September€ 88
October€ 86
November€ 92
December€ 95
ItemPercent
January€ 25
February
March€ 28
April
May
June€ 42
July€ 53
August€ 53
September€ 40
October€ 40
November€ 40
December€ 69
ItemPercent
*average daily rates based on 7 day rental, search for today's best prices.

Fuel prices in Malaysia

DieselUnleaded
Oct , 2022

€ 0.46

€ 0.44

Nov , 2022

€ 0.45

€ 0.43

Dec , 2022

€ 0.47

€ 0.45

Jan , 2023

€ 0.46

€ 0.44

Feb , 2023

€ 0.47

€ 0.44

Mar , 2023

€ 0.46

€ 0.43

Apr , 2023

€ 0.45

€ 0.43

May , 2023

€ 0.44

€ 0.42

Jun , 2023

€ 0.44

€ 0.42

Jul , 2023

€ 0.42

€ 0.40

Aug , 2023

€ 0.43

€ 0.41

Sep , 2023

€ 0.43

€ 0.41

Month, YearDiesel €/ltrUnleaded €/ltr
Sep , 2023 0.43 0.41
Aug , 2023 0.43 0.41
Jul , 2023 0.42 0.40
Jun , 2023 0.44 0.42
May , 2023 0.44 0.42
Apr , 2023 0.45 0.43
Mar , 2023 0.46 0.43
Feb , 2023 0.47 0.44
Jan , 2023 0.46 0.44
Dec , 2022 0.47 0.45
Nov , 2022 0.45 0.43
Oct , 2022 0.46 0.44

Car rental price statistics in Malaysia

  • € 169.40
    Average price:
    (per week)
  • € 320.37
    Highest daily price:
    Toyota Vellfire
  • 300
    Total cars available
     
  • 35
    Most popular model:
    Proton Saga
  • 36
    Location with most cars:
    Penang - International Airport
  • € 24.2 per day
    Cheapest daily price:
    SEA SAFARI - Langkawi - Airport
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