Malaysia

Cheap Car Rentals in Malaysia from $21

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a car hire in Malaysia with a pick-up date of 15/5 and drop-off date of 18/5. 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.
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
3 May — 10 May
Driver's age: 26-65
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Fri 3/5
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Fri 10/5
Noon

Malaysia car rentals in 2024

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 26 April 2024.

Most popular company

Paradise

Most common car type

Economy

Average price per day

$36

Cheapest price per day

$21

What is the cheapest time to rent a car in Malaysia?

Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in Malaysia and save money on your trip. The monthly average price data is based on historical data over the last year and was last updated on 26 April 2024.

January

$48

February

$57

March

$53

April

$55

May

$50

June

$58

July

$62

August

$62

September

$53

October

$47

November

$50

December

$53

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Malaysia is October. The most expensive time to rent a car is July. The cheapest prices for each month are shown above, but prices will vary based on availability, how far out you book your rental car, and of course, car type.

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 26 April 2024.

In Malaysia, there are 402 active hire locations from 38 car hire companies. large car is the cheapest car type to hire in Malaysia in the past week - currently priced from $21/day. View deals for 5 car types available to hire in this destination:

Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

Standard

Standard

Full-size

Full-size

People mover

People mover

Mini

Mini

Passenger van

Passenger van

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

Compare available car types for rental in Malaysia

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for hire in Malaysia to find the perfect fit for your trip. Price data is based on averages over the last 12 months and was last updated on 26 April 2024.

Small cars

$40 - $55

All Car Types

$55 - $97

To hire a small car in Malaysia, you would pay an average price of $48/day. October is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Malaysia (~$40/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is January (~$55/day). In fact, October is about 19% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car hire for Malaysia. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Malaysia, hiring a small car saves you 36% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Malaysia small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a medium car in Malaysia, you would pay an average price of $94/day. March is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in Malaysia (~$57/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is July (~$129/day). In fact, March is about 40% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car hire for Malaysia. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Malaysia, hiring a medium car is 20% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Malaysia medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a large car in Malaysia, you would pay an average price of $123/day. June is the cheapest month to hire a large car in Malaysia (~$88/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is April (~$149/day). In fact, June is about 29% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car hire for Malaysia. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Malaysia, hiring a large car is 39% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Malaysia large car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a SUV in Malaysia, you would pay an average price of $108/day. May is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in Malaysia (~$90/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is August (~$156/day). In fact, May is about 18% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV hire for Malaysia. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Malaysia, hiring a SUV is 31% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Malaysia SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a van in Malaysia, you would pay an average price of $99/day. September is the cheapest month to hire a van in Malaysia (~$70/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is May (~$139/day). In fact, September is about 30% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a van hire for Malaysia. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Malaysia, hiring a van is 24% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

Suzuki Swift$30/day
2
M
A/C
Suzuki Swift
Toyota Yaris$32/day
2
M
A/C
Toyota Yaris
Toyota Yaris$34/day
2
M
A/C
Toyota Yaris

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 26 April 2024.
Rent a car with one of the top providers serving the Malaysia region, including those located within the Kuala Lumpur, Miri and Sibu area. Check out reviews from past customers, confirm pickup locations, and other critical details before booking your reservation.

Agtran

44 locations

Green Matrix

37 locations

KK Rent A Car

31 locations

Hawk

23 locations

Hertz

18 locations

Merge Car Rental

16 locations

Prima Odyssey

16 locations

Galaxy Asia Car Rental

15 locations

Best Malaysia car rental deals found

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 $62. Data was last updated on 26 April 2024.
Browse some of the deals we've come across on car rentals in the Malaysia region, including options close to Kuala Lumpur, Miri and Sibu. If these deals don't appeal to you, check back very soon as they are being updated frequently.
Toyota Camry$21/day
5
M
A/C
Toyota Camry
Toyota Yaris$30/day
2
M
A/C
Toyota Yaris
Toyota Yaris$32/day
2
M
A/C
Toyota Yaris

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Malaysia, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 26 April 2024.
  • Which car hire company is considered to be the best in Malaysia?

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, KK Rent A Car (10.0 rating), Merge Car Rental (9.0 rating) and Samavestour (8.6 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in Malaysia.

  • 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 $38/day, it’s easy to understand why. The most popular car type from Paradise is ECONOMY, which starts as low as $36/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 $36/day (0% less than the country average). The absolute cheapest rental car price in Malaysia was found in Kuala Lumpur for just $32/day.

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

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

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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 26 April 2024.

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 ($17+).

Hybrid

Hybrid

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

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