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Cheap Car Rentals in Malaysia from AED 72

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 12/8 and drop-off date of 29/8. 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 7 August 2026.

Most popular company

Galaxy Asia Car Rental

Most common car type

Full-size

Average price per day

AED 145

Cheapest price per day

AED 72
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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 7 August 2026.
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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 AED 72 a day in the previous 7-day period. Here are 5 car types you can hire in Malaysia:

Economy

Economy

AED 72+

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Compact

Compact

AED 91+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

AED 124+

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Full-size

Full-size

AED 86+

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Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

AED 228+

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Passenger van

Passenger van

AED 145+

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Standard SUV

Standard SUV

AED 155+

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Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

AED 192+

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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 AED 147. Data was last updated on 7 August 2026.
Nissan SunnyAED 72/day
Nissan Sunny
Found 08/06/26
Suzuki SwiftAED 83/day
Suzuki Swift
Found 08/06/26
Ford MondeoAED 86/day
Ford Mondeo
Found 08/06/26

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?

Book your car hire in Malaysia 84 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around AED 102/day on average when booked 84 days ahead, which saves you 215% 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 Paradise, offering prices from just AED 19.15/day over the past two weeks. Another budget-friendly choice is Sea Safari, with rates starting at AED 19.69/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 AED 108 per day. In contrast, July is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of AED 130. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

AED 115

February

AED 125

March

AED 120

April

AED 111

May

AED 111

June

AED 125

July

AED 130

August

AED 121

September

AED 113

October

AED 110

November

AED 108

December

AED 124

What car do most people hire in Malaysia?

SUV cars (Class Intermediate SUV, for example) are the most popular in Malaysia. Mini (Proton Saga) and Full-size (Perodua Bezza) cars are also often chosen by our users when visiting Malaysia.

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 81 pickup locations in Malaysia to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 7 August 2026.

Out of all the popular cities in Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur is the cheapest city to rent a car (AED 63/day). Other popular cities in Malaysia to get a cheap rental car are: Penang (AED 71/day), Langkawi (AED 134/day), and Kota Kinabalu (AED 190/day).

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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 7 August 2026.

Quickdrive

10.0
Wonderful
1 review•20 locations
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Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

10.0

Merge Car Rental

9.0
Wonderful
1 review•17 locations
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Cleanliness

9.0

Comfort

9.0

Overall

9.0

Pick-up/drop-off

9.0

Value

9.0

Paradise

8.5
Very Good
2 reviews•10 locations
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Cleanliness

8.2

Comfort

8.5

Overall

8.5

Pick-up/drop-off

8.8

Value

8.8

Avis

8.4
Very Good
6 reviews•16 locations
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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 reviews•14 locations
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Cleanliness

3.0

Comfort

2.0

Overall

2.0

Pick-up/drop-off

3.0

Value

3.0

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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Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Malaysia, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 7 August 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 keddy by Europcar, and with prices around AED 135/day, it’s easy to understand why. The most popular car type from keddy by Europcar is FULLSIZE, which starts as low as AED 123/day.

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

    At AED 71/day, it is 50% cheaper on average to rent a car in Penang than any other city in Malaysia. The cheapest price found in Malaysia was for AED 58/day in Penang.

  • 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 7 August 2026.
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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 (AED 21+).

Electric

Electric

AED 165+

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Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

AED 21+

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