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Malaysia Car Rental Mini Guide

Malaysia is a very tropical and humid country and for the comfort of our customers all of our rental cars have air conditioning systems to keep you cool in the heat. We have a large variety of different cars you can hire in Malaysia, depending on your budget and requirements. If you have a number of passengers to transport then we have larger capacity vehicles available such as the Dodge Caravan or Toyota Minibus 9 seater. If you're travelling on a budget and want economy car hire then we have a great range of cars such as the Toyota Yaris or Ford Focus available to hire.

In order to customise your car rental booking, there are a number of optional added extras you can add on such as child and infant seats and additional drivers. We also offer sat nav as an option, which is really useful when driving in a foreign country when you're not familiar with the road signs or areas.

Malaysia Facts

  • Approximately 27.5 million people live in Malaysia
  • The currency in Malaysia is the Ringgit (MYR)
  • In 1971 the government created a 'National Cultural Policy' which defined the culture of Malaysia
  • A popular dish in the country is Nasi Lemak which is rice steamed with coconut milk and served with hard boiled eggs, fried anchovies, peanuts, cucumber and a spicy chilli paste called sambal
  • Malaysia is estimated to contain around 20% of the world's animal species

Cheapest car hire in Malaysia

Perodua Axia

4 Adults, 5 Doors

From 27.38 EUR/day
Perodua Axia

7 Days rental at 191.69 EUR from 22/05/2023

  2 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Perodua Axia

4 Adults, 5 Doors

From 27.38 EUR/day
Perodua Axia

7 Days rental at 191.69 EUR from 22/05/2023

  2 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Perodua Axia

4 Adults, 5 Doors

From 28.80 EUR/day
Perodua Axia

7 Days rental at 201.60 EUR from 22/05/2023

  2 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Perodua Viva

4 Adults, 3 Doors

From 32.68 EUR/day
Perodua Viva

7 Days rental at 228.76 EUR from 22/05/2023

  2 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Proton Saga

4 Adults, 3 Doors

From 32.68 EUR/day
Proton Saga

7 Days rental at 228.76 EUR from 22/05/2023

  2 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Proton Saga

4 Adults, 3 Doors

From 34.00 EUR/day
Proton Saga

7 Days rental at 238.03 EUR from 22/05/2023

  2 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Proton Saga

4 Adults, 3 Doors

From 34.00 EUR/day
Proton Saga

7 Days rental at 238.03 EUR from 22/05/2023

  2 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Proton Saga

4 Adults, 3 Doors

From 34.00 EUR/day
Proton Saga

7 Days rental at 238.03 EUR from 22/05/2023

  2 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Proton Saga

4 Adults, 3 Doors

From 34.00 EUR/day
Proton Saga

7 Days rental at 238.03 EUR from 22/05/2023

  2 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Perodua Bezza

5 Adults, 3 Doors

From 33.76 EUR/day
Perodua Bezza

7 Days rental at 236.37 EUR from 22/05/2023

  3 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Proton Persona

5 Adults, 3 Doors

From 36.48 EUR/day
Proton Persona

7 Days rental at 255.36 EUR from 22/05/2023

  3 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Suzuki SX4

5 Adults, 3 Doors

From 37.97 EUR/day
Suzuki SX4

7 Days rental at 265.83 EUR from 22/05/2023

  3 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Toyota Vios

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 37.97 EUR/day
Toyota Vios

7 Days rental at 265.83 EUR from 22/05/2023

  3 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Suzuki SX4

5 Adults, 3 Doors

From 37.97 EUR/day
Suzuki SX4

7 Days rental at 265.83 EUR from 22/05/2023

  3 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Toyota Vios

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 37.97 EUR/day
Toyota Vios

7 Days rental at 265.83 EUR from 22/05/2023

  3 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Perodua Bezza

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 41.94 EUR/day
Perodua Bezza

7 Days rental at 293.63 EUR from 22/05/2023

  3 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Perodua Bezza

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 41.94 EUR/day
Perodua Bezza

7 Days rental at 293.63 EUR from 22/05/2023

  3 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Perodua Bezza

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 41.94 EUR/day
Perodua Bezza

7 Days rental at 293.63 EUR from 22/05/2023

  3 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Perodua Myvi

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 30.03 EUR/day
Perodua Myvi

7 Days rental at 210.23 EUR from 22/05/2023

  2 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Proton Saga

5 Adults, 3 Doors

From 30.03 EUR/day
Proton Saga

7 Days rental at 210.23 EUR from 22/05/2023

  2 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Proton Saga

5 Adults, 3 Doors

From 30.03 EUR/day
Proton Saga

7 Days rental at 210.23 EUR from 22/05/2023

  2 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Proton Saga

5 Adults, 3 Doors

From 30.03 EUR/day
Proton Saga

7 Days rental at 210.23 EUR from 22/05/2023

  2 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Perodua Myvi

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 30.03 EUR/day
Perodua Myvi

7 Days rental at 210.23 EUR from 22/05/2023

  2 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Perodua Bezza

5 Adults, 3 Doors

From 31.73 EUR/day
Perodua Bezza

7 Days rental at 222.13 EUR from 22/05/2023

  2 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Perodua Bezza

5 Adults, 3 Doors

From 35.32 EUR/day
Perodua Bezza

7 Days rental at 247.29 EUR from 22/05/2023

  2 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Proton Saga

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 35.32 EUR/day
Proton Saga

7 Days rental at 247.29 EUR from 22/05/2023

  2 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Proton Saga

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 35.32 EUR/day
Proton Saga

7 Days rental at 247.29 EUR from 22/05/2023

  2 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Toyota Avanza

7 Adults, 5 Doors

From 41.63 EUR/day
Toyota Avanza

7 Days rental at 291.43 EUR from 22/05/2023

  1 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Maxus G10

7 Adults, 5 Doors

From 82.99 EUR/day
Maxus G10

7 Days rental at 580.93 EUR from 22/05/2023

  1 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Maxus G10

7 Adults, 5 Doors

From 82.99 EUR/day
Maxus G10

7 Days rental at 580.93 EUR from 22/05/2023

  1 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Toyota Innova

7 Adults, 5 Doors

From 88.28 EUR/day
Toyota Innova

7 Days rental at 618.00 EUR from 22/05/2023

  1 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Toyota Innova

7 Adults, 5 Doors

From 88.28 EUR/day
Toyota Innova

7 Days rental at 618.00 EUR from 22/05/2023

  1 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Toyota Innova

7 Adults, 5 Doors

From 88.28 EUR/day
Toyota Innova

7 Days rental at 618.00 EUR from 22/05/2023

  1 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Toyota Innova

7 Adults, 5 Doors

From 88.28 EUR/day
Toyota Innova

7 Days rental at 618.00 EUR from 22/05/2023

  1 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Toyota Innova

7 Adults, 5 Doors

From 88.28 EUR/day
Toyota Innova

7 Days rental at 618.00 EUR from 22/05/2023

  1 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Toyota Innova

7 Adults, 5 Doors

From 88.28 EUR/day
Toyota Innova

7 Days rental at 618.00 EUR from 22/05/2023

  1 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Toyota Avanza

7 Adults, 5 Doors

From 40.62 EUR/day
Toyota Avanza

7 Days rental at 284.37 EUR from 22/05/2023

  1 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Toyota Avanza

7 Adults, 5 Doors

From 40.62 EUR/day
Toyota Avanza

7 Days rental at 284.37 EUR from 22/05/2023

  1 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Honda City

5 Adults, 4 Doors

From 40.79 EUR/day
Honda City

7 Days rental at 285.59 EUR from 22/05/2023

  4 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Honda City

5 Adults, 4 Doors

From 48.78 EUR/day
Honda City

7 Days rental at 341.50 EUR from 22/05/2023

  4 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Nissan Almera

5 Adults, 3 Doors

From 49.20 EUR/day
Nissan Almera

7 Days rental at 344.41 EUR from 22/05/2023

  4 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Nissan Almera

5 Adults, 3 Doors

From 49.20 EUR/day
Nissan Almera

7 Days rental at 344.41 EUR from 22/05/2023

  4 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Nissan Almera

5 Adults, 3 Doors

From 49.20 EUR/day
Nissan Almera

7 Days rental at 344.41 EUR from 22/05/2023

  4 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Nissan Almera

5 Adults, 3 Doors

From 49.20 EUR/day
Nissan Almera

7 Days rental at 344.41 EUR from 22/05/2023

  4 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Honda City

5 Adults, 4 Doors

From 49.21 EUR/day
Honda City

7 Days rental at 344.51 EUR from 22/05/2023

  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 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 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

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  2.10/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)
 Samavest
2
8.8/10
13
€ 27.38
€ 37.97
€ 40.62
€ 69.75
 Merge car rental
10
8.7/10
99
€ 32.68
€ 45.28
€ 101.52
 Galaxy asia car rental
9
6.6/10
90
€ 32.68
€ 52.53
€ 49.20
 Europcar
8
6.6/10
93
€ 36.48
€ 40.79
 Paradise
3
5.3/10
27
€ 41.94
€ 63.13

Car rental agent statistics in Malaysia

  • 8.8/10
    Highest rated agent:
    SAMAVEST
  • 5.3/10
    Lowest rated agent:
    PARADISE
  • 423
    Total number of reviews in
    Malaysia
  • 9
    Most Locations in Malaysia:
    GALAXY ASIA CAR RENTAL
  • 22
    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€ 36
July€ 37
August€ 39
September€ 39
October€ 39
November€ 41
December€ 42
ItemPercent
January€ 34
February€ 33
March€ 30
April€ 30
May€ 28
June€ 26
July€ 28
August€ 30
September€ 29
October€ 30
November€ 30
December€ 31
ItemPercent
January€ 81
February€ 94
March€ 97
April€ 98
May€ 99
June€ 93
July€ 93
August€ 95
September€ 93
October€ 92
November€ 96
December€ 100
ItemPercent
January€ 63
February€ 64
March€ 58
April€ 60
May€ 58
June€ 54
July€ 59
August€ 61
September€ 58
October€ 58
November€ 61
December€ 65
ItemPercent
January€ 36
February€ 35
March€ 32
April€ 30
May€ 29
June€ 26
July€ 29
August€ 31
September€ 29
October€ 29
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
Apr , 2022

€ 0.47

€ 0.45

May , 2022

€ 0.47

€ 0.45

Jun , 2022

€ 0.46

€ 0.44

Jul , 2022

€ 0.47

€ 0.45

Aug , 2022

€ 0.47

€ 0.45

Sep , 2022

€ 0.48

€ 0.46

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

Month, YearDiesel €/ltrUnleaded €/ltr
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
Sep , 2022 0.48 0.46
Aug , 2022 0.47 0.45
Jul , 2022 0.47 0.45
Jun , 2022 0.46 0.44
May , 2022 0.47 0.45
Apr , 2022 0.47 0.45

Car rental price statistics in Malaysia

  • € 191.66
    Average price:
    (per week)
  • € 400.74
    Highest daily price:
    Toyota Vellfire
  • 277
    Total cars available
     
  • 31
    Most popular model:
    Perodua Bezza
  • 32
    Location with most cars:
    Kuala Lumpur - Airport - T2
  • € 27.4 per day
    Cheapest daily price:
    SAMAVEST - Langkawi - Downtown - Kuah
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