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Cheap Car Hire in Penang, Malaysia

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Popular car types in Penang, Malaysia

Explore the most popular car models available for rent in Penang, Malaysia and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car rental companies and was last updated on 26 November 2025.
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Compact

Compact

AED 104+

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Full-size

Full-size

AED 93+

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Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

AED 268+

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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?

To get the best deal on car hire in Penang, book about 9 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around AED 103, which is about 185% cheaper than the typical rate.

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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). Merge Car Rental (rated 9.0/10) is also highly rated by our users.

Kasina
Kasina
10.0
Merge Car Rental
Merge Car Rental
9.0
Europcar
Europcar
9.0
Agtran
Agtran
8.0

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

At Penang, the best time to rent a car is at November, with an average daily rate of just AED 114. Conversely, August is the priciest month, averaging AED 158 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 November, with an average daily rate of just AED 114. Conversely, August is the priciest month, averaging AED 158 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.

January

AED 132

February

AED 129

March

AED 118

April

AED 118

May

AED 125

June

AED 136

July

AED 143

August

AED 158

September

AED 147

October

AED 125

November

AED 114

December

AED 132

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.

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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 26 November 2025.

Kasina

1 location
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Merge Car Rental

1 location
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Cleanliness

9.0

Comfort

9.0

Overall

9.0

Pick-up/drop-off

9.0

Value

9.0

Europcar

9.0
Wonderful
1 review•1 location
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Cleanliness

9.0

Comfort

9.0

Overall

9.0

Pick-up/drop-off

9.0

Value

9.0

Agtran

3 locations
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Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Pick-up/drop-off

8.0

Value

8.0

keddy by Europcar

1 location
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Cleanliness

7.3

Comfort

6.3

Overall

6.6

Pick-up/drop-off

6.6

Value

6.3

Hertz

4.0
Mediocre
1 review•2 locations
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Cleanliness

2.0

Comfort

4.0

Overall

4.0

Pick-up/drop-off

6.0

Value

6.0

Galaxy Asia Car Rental

2.0
Poor
1 review•1 location
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Cleanliness

3.0

Comfort

2.0

Overall

2.0

Pick-up/drop-off

3.0

Value

3.0

Hawk

1 location
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Overview

Cleanliness

6.0

Comfort

4.0

Overall

2.0

Pick-up/drop-off

6.0

Value

4.0

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 26 November 2025.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Penang for a week from Avis?

    Hiring a car in Penang for a week can be a great option for travel. Avis, the most popular car hire company for this area, offers hire cars for around AED 1,031/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. Deals were last updated on 26 November 2025.
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Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Penang, Malaysia. There is currently 1 fuel type to choose from.

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

AED 29+

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