What is the most popular car hire provider in Malaysia?

The most popular car hire company at Malaysia is Paradise. With prices on ECONOMY starting at HK$157/day about 204% more people book with Paradise 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 Langkawi where rental cars typically will cost around HK$233/day (34% less than the country average). The absolute cheapest rental car price in Malaysia was found in Langkawi for just HK$147/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.

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 HK$147/day. Renting a car in Kuala Lumpur is 41% cheaper than renting one in Kuching where the per day rate is around HK$248. Other fairly inexpensive cities in Malaysia to get a rental car in are: Penang (HK$180/day), Langkawi (HK$188/day), and Johor Bahru (HK$195/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$147/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	Compact
Average price per day	HK$331
Cheapest price per day	HK$140

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Popular car types in Malaysia

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There are 82 hire agencies servicing Malaysia. These agencies, altogether, have 594 hire locations available. Need an affordable hire? small car is the cheapest car type to hire in Malaysia with prices from HK$140 a day in the previous 7-day period. Here are 5 car types you can hire in Malaysia:

Economy

HK$140+

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Compact

HK$140+

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Intermediate

HK$221+

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Full-size

HK$172+

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People carrier

HK$352+

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Full-size SUV

HK$372+

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Passenger van

HK$279+

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Intermediate SUV

HK$330+

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Mazda Mazda2HK$140/day

Toyota CorollaHK$140/day

BYD e6HK$162/day

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

Book your rental car in Malaysia 16 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car rental prices are around HK$234/day on average when booked 16 days ahead, which saves you 599% off the average price.

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What is the cheapest car hire company in Malaysia?

In Malaysia, the most affordable car hire company right now is Quickdrive, offering prices from just HK$15.39/day over the past two weeks. Another budget-friendly choice is Galaxy Asia Car Rental, with rates starting at HK$18.14/day.

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

Planning to hire a car in Malaysia? November is the cheapest month, costing about HK$237 per day. In contrast, February is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of HK$293. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

HK$251

February

HK$293

March

HK$259

April

HK$248

May

HK$248

June

HK$267

July

HK$279

August

HK$279

September

HK$254

October

HK$243

November

HK$237

December

HK$279

What car do most people rent in Malaysia?

Mini cars (Perodua Axia or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Malaysia. Passenger van cars (Toyota Avanza or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Compact cars (Honda City 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 HK$147/day. You can also find good prices in Penang (HK$180/day), Langkawi (HK$188/day), and Johor Bahru (HK$195/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?
The most popular car hire company at Malaysia is Paradise. With prices on ECONOMY starting at HK$157/day about 204% more people book with Paradise 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 Langkawi where rental cars typically will cost around HK$233/day (34% less than the country average). The absolute cheapest rental car price in Malaysia was found in Langkawi for just HK$147/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

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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$16+).

Electric

HK$76+

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Hybrid

HK$46+

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Petrol/Diesel

HK$16+

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