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Cheap Car Rentals in Malaysia from HK$144

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 1-8 and drop-off date of 31-8. 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 rental in Malaysia. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 5 June 2025.

Most popular company

Galaxy Asia Car Rental

Most common car type

Economy

Average price per day

HK$355

Cheapest price per day

HK$144

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

Discover the price range for renting a car in popular cities across Malaysia, helping you budget and make informed decisions for your upcoming travel. There are 166 pickup locations in Malaysia to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 5 June 2025.

Price

HK$158 - HK$325

Out of all the popular cities in Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur is the cheapest city to rent a car in at just HK$158/day. Renting a car in Kuala Lumpur is 51% cheaper than renting one in Kota Kinabalu where the per day rate is around HK$325. Other fairly inexpensive cities in Malaysia to get a rental car in are: Penang (HK$165/day), Johor Bahru (HK$185/day), and Sandakan (HK$303/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 HK$158/day on their transportation. The most popular city to rent a car in Malaysia is Kuala Lumpur.

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 5 June 2025.

January

HK$258

February

HK$251

March

HK$258

April

HK$258

May

HK$243

June

HK$235

July

HK$282

August

HK$298

September

HK$251

October

HK$243

November

HK$243

December

HK$266

Popular car types in Malaysia

Explore the most popular car models available for rent in Malaysia and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car rental companies and was last updated on 5 June 2025.

There are 61 hire agencies servicing Malaysia. These agencies, altogether, have 516 hire locations available. Need an affordable hire? small car is the cheapest car type to hire in Malaysia with prices from HK$144 a day in the previous 7-day period. Here are 5 car types you can hire in Malaysia:

Economy

Economy

HK$144+

Compact

Compact

HK$144+

Intermediate

Intermediate

HK$287+

Standard

Standard

HK$293+

Full-size

Full-size

HK$177+

People carrier

People carrier

HK$237+

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

HK$779+

Mini

Mini

HK$215+

Compare available car types for rental in Malaysia

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for rental 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 5 June 2025.

Small cars

HK$205 - HK$372

All Car Types

HK$377 - HK$566

To hire a small car in Malaysia, you would pay an average price of HK$263/day. June is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Malaysia (~HK$205/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is January (~HK$372/day). In fact, June is about 23% 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 42% 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 HK$470/day. March is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in Malaysia (~HK$349/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is September (~HK$657/day). In fact, March is about 26% 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 5% 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 HK$691/day. February is the cheapest month to hire a large car in Malaysia (~HK$557/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is September (~HK$885/day). In fact, February is about 20% 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 35% 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 HK$530/day. March is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in Malaysia (~HK$407/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is September (~HK$679/day). In fact, March is about 24% 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 15% 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.

To hire a van in Malaysia, you would pay an average price of HK$533/day. October is the cheapest month to hire a van in Malaysia (~HK$457/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is December (~HK$625/day). In fact, October is about 15% 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 16% 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 van hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a luxury car in Malaysia, you would pay an average price of HK$599/day. April is the cheapest month to hire a luxury car in Malaysia (~HK$555/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is March (~HK$1,389/day). In fact, April is about 8% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a luxury car hire for Malaysia. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Malaysia, hiring a luxury car is 25% 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 luxury car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

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Top rental agencies in Malaysia

Explore the leading car rental agencies in Malaysia known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car rental companies in Malaysia. Reviews were last updated on 5 June 2025.
Rent a vehicle with one of these top rental car agencies serving Malaysia, including those serving the Kuala Lumpur, Penang and Langkawi area. See what past customers have to say, compare prices, and review other key details before deciding.

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 reviews17 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.4

Pick-up/drop-off

8.4

Value

8.2

Europcar

7.8
Good
8 reviews14 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.8

Comfort

8.1

Overall

7.8

Pick-up/drop-off

7.5

Value

8.2

keddy by Europcar

7.6
Good
2 reviews16 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.4

Comfort

7.2

Overall

7.6

Pick-up/drop-off

7.6

Value

7.2

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

Best car rental deals found in Malaysia

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car rental deals in Malaysia. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 rental car agencies in Malaysia with an average daily rate of HK$322. Data was last updated on 5 June 2025.
These are some of the most attractive deals we've found on rental cars within the Malaysia region, including options close to Kuala Lumpur, Penang and Langkawi. Deals are constantly refreshed so come back soon for more car rental options.
Toyota CorollaHK$144/day
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Toyota Corolla
BYD e6HK$144/day
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Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Malaysia, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 5 June 2025.
  • What is the most popular car hire provider in Malaysia?

    The most popular car hire company at Malaysia is Galaxy Asia Car Rental. With prices on COMPACT starting at HK$142/day about 345% more people book with Galaxy Asia Car Rental than other companies in the country.

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

    When visiting Malaysia, it is typically cheapest to rent your car in Johor Bahru where rental cars typically will cost around HK$185/day (41% less than the country average). The absolute cheapest rental car price in Malaysia was found in Johor Bahru for just HK$151/day.

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

    Cars in Malaysia are to be driven on the left side of the road.

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 5 June 2025.

Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Malaysia. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Petrol/Diesel being the cheapest (HK$19+).

Electric

Electric

HK$79+

Hybrid

Hybrid

HK$57+

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

HK$19+

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