Malaysia

Cheap Car Rentals in Malaysia from $54

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 10/10 and drop-off date of 13/10. 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 hire in Malaysia. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 25 August 2025.

Most popular company

Paradise

Most common car type

Compact

Average price per day

$40

Cheapest price per day

$54

Popular car types in Malaysia

Explore the most popular car models available for hire in Malaysia and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 25 August 2025.

In Malaysia, there are 524 active hire locations from 63 car hire companies. small car is the cheapest car type to hire in Malaysia in the past week - currently priced from $54/day. View deals for 4 car types available to hire in this destination:

Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

Full-size

Full-size

Passenger van

Passenger van

Standard SUV

Standard SUV

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

Compare car rental deals in Malaysia by type

Here are the best Malaysia small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best Malaysia large car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best Malaysia SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best Malaysia van hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Toyota Yaris$54/day
2
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Toyota Yaris
Toyota Yaris$59/day
4
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A/C
Toyota Yaris
Suzuki Baleno$62/day
2
M
A/C
Suzuki Baleno

Best car rental deals found in Malaysia

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hire deals in Malaysia. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect hire option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in Malaysia with an average daily rate of $123. Data was last updated on 25 August 2025.
Toyota Yaris$54/day
2
M
A/C
Toyota Yaris
Toyota Camry$55/day
5
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A/C
Toyota Camry
Mercedes-Benz EQA$59/day
4
M
A/C
Mercedes-Benz EQA

Cheapflights insights for Malaysia car rentals

Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Malaysia, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.

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

For the best savings on car rentals in Malaysia, make your reservation 90 days before pickup. The average price then is just $56/day – about 45% less than the yearly average.

What is the cheapest car hire company in Malaysia?

In Malaysia, the most affordable car hire company right now is Avis, offering prices from just $33.82/day over the past two weeks. Another budget-friendly choice is Paradise, with rates starting at $35.13/day.

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

The cheapest month to hire a car in Malaysia is October, when you can expect to pay $59/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Malaysia is July ($74/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

$68

February

$65

March

$67

April

$68

May

$67

June

$67

July

$74

August

$71

September

$63

October

$59

November

$62

December

$59

What car do most people hire in Malaysia?

The most popular types of cars to hire in Malaysia are the following: Passenger van cars (Perodua Alza or similar), Mini cars (Proton Saga or similar), and Economy cars (Perodua Bezza or similar).

Which car hire company has the most locations in Malaysia?

Agtran has 47 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Green Matrix has the second-highest number of locations in Malaysia at 37.

Top rental agencies in Malaysia

Explore the leading car hire agencies in Malaysia known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Malaysia. Reviews were last updated on 25 August 2025.

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 reviews16 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.4

Pick-up/drop-off

8.4

Value

8.2

Europcar

7.7
Good
9 reviews14 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.7

Pick-up/drop-off

7.4

Value

8.0

keddy by Europcar

7.5
Good
2 reviews15 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.5

Comfort

7.0

Overall

7.5

Pick-up/drop-off

7.5

Value

7.0

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

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Malaysia, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 25 August 2025.
  • 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 Paradise, and with prices around $39/day, it’s easy to understand why. The most popular car type from Paradise is ECONOMY, which starts as low as $35/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 Kuala Lumpur where rental cars typically will cost around $40/day (0% less than the country average). The absolute cheapest rental car price in Malaysia was found in Kuala Lumpur for just $35/day.

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

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

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 25 August 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 ($28+).

Electric

Electric

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

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