Car hire in Malaysia

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Malaysia car hire at a glance

Most popular providerASIA CAR
Most popular carFullsize, 4-5 doors
Pick-up points
Cheapest price found
Cheapest month to rentJanuary
Best time to book3 weeks before
To give you an idea of how much renting a car in Malaysia could cost, we've pulled prices from Langkawi.

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The cheapest month to rent a car in Malaysia is January, when the average cost per day is 14 €. If that doesn’t work for you, the second cheapest month is February, when the average cost per day is 14 €. Keep in mind when you’re looking to book, that the most expensive month to rent a car in Malaysia is December.
To give you an idea of how much renting a car in Malaysia could cost, we've pulled prices from Langkawi.

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Car hire in Malaysia: FAQs

You will need insurance to rent a car in Malaysia, but you wont necessarily need ‘extra’ insurance. Different car hire companies offer different insurance policies, so make sure you look at the details when you pick a deal.
To rent a car with most companies in Malaysia you need to be at least 21 years old. Some companies may have extra fees to pay if you are under 25 years old, so make sure you check before you book.
Our travellers best rated car hire company in Malaysia is EPTA. You can rent a car with them for 73 € on average per day.

If you want to learn more about EPTA, you can dig deeper here.
The types of documents you’ll need to rent a car in Malaysia depend on the car rental company you go with. But in general, you will need a valid drivers license, ID and passport. Once you’ve booked car hire in Malaysia, you can easily get in touch with your chosen provider to find out.
It’s easy to hire a car in Malaysia. First, you need to decide where in Malaysia you want to pick up your car from.

Once you’ve decided where you want to go, simply enter your dates and search for the best deal for you. Once you’ve found your deal, you’ll be redirected to the provider to book with no extra fees.
You can rent a car for as long as you like, depending on availability. If you know what dates you’re needing wheels for, start searching with Skyscanner today.
You may need a credit card to rent a car in Malaysia. It all depends on which car hire company you choose.
It depends where in Malaysia you want to visit. The most popular place to go is Kuala Lumpur. On average, it costs 45 € per day to rent a car there. The cheapest price we could find is 18 € per day.