Cheapflights insights for Penang car rentals
Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Penang, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.
How far in advance should I hire a car in Penang?
For the best savings on car hire in Penang, make your reservation 9 days before pickup. The average price then is just ฿904/day – about 2,406% less than the yearly average.
What is the best car rental company in Penang?
Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental company in Penang is Kasina (rated 10.0/10). Europcar (rated 9.0/10 with 1 review) is also highly rated by our users.
What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Penang?
At Penang, the best time to rent a car is at March, with an average daily rate of just ฿1,034. Conversely, August is the priciest month, averaging ฿1,421 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 Penang, the best time to rent a car is in March, with an average daily rate of just ฿1,034. Conversely, August is the priciest month, averaging ฿1,421 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.
January
฿1,163
February
฿1,130
March
฿1,034
April
฿1,034
May
฿1,098
June
฿1,195
July
฿1,292
August
฿1,421
September
฿1,260
October
฿1,130
November
฿1,066
December
฿1,163
What car do most people hire in Penang?
Passenger van cars (Class Special Van, for example) are the most popular in Penang. Economy (Proton Saga) and SUV (Class Standard SUV) cars are also often chosen by our users when visiting Penang.
Which car hire company has the most locations in Penang?
Both Agtran and Quickdrive have 3 locations in Penang, more than any other rental company in the area.
Top rental agencies in Penang, Malaysia
Explore the leading car rental agencies in Penang, Malaysia known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car rental companies in Penang, Malaysia. Reviews were last updated on 2 September 2025.
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Merge Car Rental
Agtran
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Hertz
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Galaxy Asia Car Rental
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Car rental FAQs
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Penang, Malaysia, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 2 September 2025.
How much does it cost to hire a car in Penang for a week from Hertz?
Hiring a car in Penang for a week can be a great option for travel. Hertz, the most popular car hire company for this area, offers hire cars for around ฿18,977/week on average.
Can I rent a car for a month in Penang?
Yes, renting a vehicle in Penang for a month is certainly possible.
Car rentals by fuel type in Penang, Malaysia
Browse car rentals by fuel type in Penang, Malaysia. Currently, Petrol/Diesel cars are the cheapest to rent in Penang, Malaysia. Deals were last updated on 2 September 2025.
Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Penang, Malaysia. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Petrol/Diesel being the cheapest (฿34+).
Electric
฿95+
Hybrid
฿68+
Petrol/Diesel
฿34+