Malaysia

Cheap Car Rentals in Malaysia from ฿658

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 7/4 and drop-off date of 14/4. 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 1 April 2026.

Most popular company

Paradise

Most common car type

Compact

Average price per day

฿1,141

Cheapest price per day

฿658

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 1 April 2026.

There are 68 hire agencies servicing Malaysia. These agencies, altogether, have 563 hire locations available. Need an affordable hire? small car is the cheapest car type to hire in Malaysia with prices from ฿658 a day in the previous 7-day period. Here are 5 car types you can hire in Malaysia:

Economy

Economy

฿658+

Compact

Compact

฿892+

Intermediate

Intermediate

฿1,427+

Full-size

Full-size

฿752+

Minivan

Minivan

฿1,596+

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

฿2,569+

Passenger van

Passenger van

฿1,485+

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

฿1,569+

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 medium 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:

Suzuki Celerio฿658/day
2
M
A/C
Suzuki Celerio
Mini Countryman฿892/day
4
M
A/C
Mini Countryman
Toyota Corolla฿907/day
4
M
A/C
Toyota Corolla

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 ฿1,508. Data was last updated on 1 April 2026.
Suzuki Celerio฿658/day
2
M
A/C
Suzuki Celerio
Nissan Altima฿752/day
5
4
M
A/C
Nissan Altima
Honda Accord฿873/day
5
M
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 62 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around ฿994, which is about 2,769% 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 Quickdrive, offering prices from just ฿581.83/day over the past two weeks. Another budget-friendly choice is Causeway Car Rental, with rates starting at ฿736.79/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 ฿1,016. Conversely, February is the priciest month, averaging ฿1,343 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 ฿1,016. Conversely, February is the priciest month, averaging ฿1,343 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.

January

฿1,070

February

฿1,343

March

฿1,147

April

฿1,037

May

฿1,037

June

฿1,092

July

฿1,168

August

฿1,223

September

฿1,158

October

฿1,070

November

฿1,016

December

฿1,245

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 Economy cars (Proton Saga 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.

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 148 pickup locations in Malaysia to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 1 April 2026.

If you're looking for the best car rental deals in Malaysia, start with Langkawi, where rates average ฿398/day. You can also find good prices in Kuala Lumpur (฿591/day), Johor Bahru (฿693/day), and Penang (฿746/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 1 April 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

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

7.5
Good
10 reviews14 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.5

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.5

Pick-up/drop-off

7.2

Value

7.6

Hertz

7.0
Good
7 reviews18 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.0

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.0

Pick-up/drop-off

7.8

Value

7.6

keddy by Europcar

6.6
Okay
2 reviews15 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.3

Comfort

6.3

Overall

6.6

Pick-up/drop-off

6.6

Value

6.3

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

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

KK Rent A Car

31 locations

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Malaysia, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 1 April 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 Causeway Car Rental, and with prices around ฿857/day, it’s easy to understand why. The most popular car type from Causeway Car Rental is FULLSIZE, which starts as low as ฿850/day.

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

    At ฿427/day, the cheapest car rental price in Malaysia was found in Langkawi. On average, Langkawi has the cheapest daily rental car price (฿619/day), which is 42% 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 1 April 2026.

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 (฿21+).

Electric

Electric

฿101+

Hybrid

Hybrid

฿99+

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

฿21+

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