What is the most popular car hire provider in Malaysia?

When hiring a car in Malaysia, the most popular provider of hire cars among Cheapflights users is Agtran, and with prices around $40/day, it’s easy to understand why. The most popular car type from Agtran is COMPACT, which starts as low as $26/day.

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

When visiting Malaysia, it is typically cheapest to rent your car in Langkawi where rental cars typically will cost around $34/day (35% less than the country average). The absolute cheapest rental car price in Malaysia was found in Langkawi for just $26/day.

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

Cars travel on the left side of the road in Malaysia.

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

Out of all the popular cities in Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur is the cheapest city to rent a car in at just $29/day. Renting a car in Kuala Lumpur is 40% cheaper than renting one in Kuching where the per day rate is around $48. Other fairly inexpensive cities in Malaysia to get a rental car in are: Langkawi ($32/day), Johor Bahru ($34/day), and Penang ($37/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 $29/day on their transportation. The most popular city to rent a car in Malaysia is Kuala Lumpur.

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Malaysia car rentals in 2026

Most popular company	Paradise
Most common car type	Intermediate
Average price per day	$56
Cheapest price per day	$33

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Popular car types in Malaysia

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In Malaysia, there are 594 active hire locations from 82 car hire companies. small car is the cheapest car type to hire in Malaysia in the past week - currently priced from $33/day. View deals for 5 car types available to hire in this destination:

Economy

$33+

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Compact

$37+

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Intermediate

$51+

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Full-size

$38+

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People mover

$94+

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Full-size SUV

$104+

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Passenger van

$64+

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Intermediate SUV

$75+

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Audi A1$33/day

Audi A1$37/day

Nissan Tiida$37/day

Cheapflights insights for Malaysia car rentals

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How far in advance should I hire a car in Malaysia?

For the best savings on car rentals in Malaysia, make your reservation 12 days before pickup. The average price then is just $52/day – about 49% less than the yearly average.

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What is the cheapest car hire company in Malaysia?

In Malaysia, the most affordable car hire company right now is Galaxy Asia Car Rental, offering prices from just $17.28/day over the past two weeks. Another budget-friendly choice is Paradise, with rates starting at $18.37/day.

What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Malaysia?

The cheapest month to hire a car in Malaysia is November, when you can expect to pay $51/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Malaysia is February ($67/day on average). The average daily car hire price for each month is shown below. Keep in mind that prices will vary based on availability, when you book, and the type of car you hire.

January

$57

February

$67

March

$65

April

$52

May

$55

June

$62

July

$66

August

$64

September

$55

October

$61

November

$51

December

$57

What car do most people hire in Malaysia?

The most popular types of cars to hire in Malaysia are the following: Economy cars (Proton Saga or similar), Passenger van cars (Proton Exora or similar), and Compact cars (Proton Persona or similar).

Which car hire company has the most locations in Malaysia?

SEIYON Rent a Car has 2 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Avis has the second-highest number of locations in Malaysia at 16.

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

If you're looking for the best car rental deals in Malaysia, start with Kuala Lumpur, where rates average $29/day. You can also find good prices in Langkawi ($32/day), Johor Bahru ($34/day), and Penang ($37/day).

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Top rental agencies in Malaysia

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Merge Car Rental

9.0

Wonderful

1 review•17 locations

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Paradise

8.5

Very Good

2 reviews•10 locations

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Avis

8.4

Very Good

6 reviews•16 locations

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Galaxy Asia Car Rental

2.0

Poor

2 reviews•14 locations

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SEIYON Rent a Car

2 locations

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NH Travel

1 location

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CMS CAR RENTAL

1 location

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Epic Rides

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Car rental FAQs

What is the most popular car hire provider in Malaysia?
When hiring a car in Malaysia, the most popular provider of hire cars among Cheapflights users is Agtran, and with prices around $40/day, it’s easy to understand why. The most popular car type from Agtran is COMPACT, which starts as low as $26/day.
What is the cheapest city to get a rental car in Malaysia?
When visiting Malaysia, it is typically cheapest to rent your car in Langkawi where rental cars typically will cost around $34/day (35% less than the country average). The absolute cheapest rental car price in Malaysia was found in Langkawi for just $26/day.
What side of the road do you drive on in Malaysia?
Cars travel on the left side of the road in Malaysia.