Malaysia

Cheap Car Rentals in Malaysia from ฿522

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 2/8 and drop-off date of 30/8. 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 2026

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 25 June 2026.

Most popular company

Paradise

Most common car type

Compact

Average price per day

฿1,100

Cheapest price per day

฿522

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 25 June 2026.

There are 81 hire agencies servicing Malaysia. These agencies, altogether, have 583 hire locations available. Need an affordable hire? small car is the cheapest car type to hire in Malaysia with prices from ฿522 a day in the previous 7-day period. Here are 4 car types you can hire in Malaysia:

Economy

Economy

฿791+

Compact

Compact

฿522+

Full-size

Full-size

฿838+

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

฿1,312+

Passenger van

Passenger van

฿1,164+

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

฿1,641+

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 ฿1,222. Data was last updated on 25 June 2026.
BYD ATTO 3฿522/day
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BYD ATTO 3
Honda City฿791/day
2
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A/C
Honda City
Honda Accord฿838/day
5
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A/C
Honda Accord

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?

To get the best deal on car hire in Malaysia, book about 17 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around ฿980, which is about 2,702% cheaper than the typical rate.

What is the cheapest car hire company in Malaysia?

In Malaysia, the most affordable car hire company right now is R&R Rent A Car, offering prices from just ฿16.20/day over the past two weeks. Another budget-friendly choice is Paradise, with rates starting at ฿16.63/day.

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

At Malaysia, the best time to rent a car is at November, with an average daily rate of just ฿1,035. Conversely, February is the priciest month, averaging ฿1,369 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.|1#In Malaysia, the best time to rent a car is in November, with an average daily rate of just ฿1,035. Conversely, February is the priciest month, averaging ฿1,369 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.

January

฿1,102

February

฿1,369

March

฿1,135

April

฿1,113

May

฿1,102

June

฿1,169

July

฿1,213

August

฿1,191

September

฿1,191

October

฿1,091

November

฿1,035

December

฿1,291

What car do most people hire in Malaysia?

Passenger van cars (Hyundai H-1 or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Malaysia. Mini cars (Perodua Axia or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Compact cars (Perodua Axia 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?

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 62 pickup locations in Malaysia to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 25 June 2026.

If you're looking for the best car rental deals in Malaysia, start with Langkawi, where rates average ฿481/day. You can also find good prices in Kuala Lumpur (฿593/day), Johor Bahru (฿642/day), and Penang (฿760/day).

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 25 June 2026.

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

Paradise

8.5
Very Good
2 reviews10 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.2

Comfort

8.5

Overall

8.5

Pick-up/drop-off

8.8

Value

8.8

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

Galaxy Asia Car Rental

2.0
Poor
2 reviews14 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

3.0

Comfort

2.0

Overall

2.0

Pick-up/drop-off

3.0

Value

3.0

SEIYON Rent a Car

2 locations

NH Travel

1 location

CMS CAR RENTAL

1 location

Epic Rides

1 location

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Malaysia, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 25 June 2026.
  • 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 ฿555/day, it’s easy to understand why. The most popular car type from Paradise is ECONOMY, which starts as low as ฿555/day.

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

    At ฿589/day, the cheapest car rental price in Malaysia was found in Langkawi. On average, Langkawi has the cheapest daily rental car price (฿1,035/day), which is 17% below average price for cities in Malaysia.

  • 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 June 2026.

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 (฿35+).

Electric

Electric

฿157+

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

฿35+

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