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Cheap Car Hire in Penang, Malaysia

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Cheapest time to rent a car in Penang, Malaysia

Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in Penang, Malaysia and save money on your trip. The monthly average price data is based on historical data over the last year and was last updated on 14 May 2025.

January

AED 132

February

AED 128

March

AED 117

April

AED 117

May

AED 121

June

AED 124

July

AED 143

August

AED 146

September

AED 139

October

AED 128

November

AED 124

December

AED 132

Compare available car types for rental in Penang, Malaysia

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for rental in Penang, Malaysia to find the perfect fit for your trip. Price data is based on averages over the last 12 months and was last updated on 14 May 2025.

Small cars

AED 83 - AED 367

All Car Types

AED 106 - AED 320

To rent a small car in Penang, Malaysia, you would pay an average price of AED 137/day. May is the cheapest month to rent a small car in Penang, Malaysia (~AED 83/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is August (~AED 367/day). In fact, May is about 40% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car rental for Penang. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Penang, renting a small car saves you 27% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

To rent a medium car in Penang, Malaysia, you would pay an average price of AED 151/day. February is the cheapest month to rent a medium car in Penang, Malaysia (~AED 149/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is April (~AED 341/day). In fact, February is about 2% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car rental for Penang. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Penang, renting a medium car saves you 20% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

To rent a SUV in Penang, Malaysia, you would pay an average price of AED 154/day. March is the cheapest month to rent a SUV in Penang, Malaysia (~AED 151/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is August (~AED 367/day). In fact, March is about 3% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV rental for Penang. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Penang, renting a SUV saves you 18% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

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 14 May 2025.
Book your reservation with one of the top rental car agencies located in Penang, including Kasina, Europcar and Merge Car Rental. Be sure to do your research on pricing, reviews, pickup locations, and other important criteria before choosing.

Kasina

1 location

Europcar

9.0
Wonderful
1 review1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

9.0

Comfort

9.0

Overall

9.0

Pick-up/drop-off

9.0

Value

9.0

Merge Car Rental

1 location

Agtran

3 locations

Suria Car Rental

1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

8.2

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.0

Pick-up/drop-off

7.7

Value

8.5

keddy by Europcar

1 location

Hertz

4.0
Mediocre
1 review2 locations
Overview

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 review1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

3.0

Comfort

2.0

Overall

2.0

Pick-up/drop-off

3.0

Value

3.0

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 14 May 2025.
  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Penang for a week from GREEN MOTION ?

    Hiring a car in Penang for a week can be a great option for travel. GREEN MOTION , the most popular car hire company for this area, offers hire cars for around AED 584/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 14 May 2025.

Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Penang, Malaysia. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Petrol/Diesel being the cheapest (AED 29+).

Electric

Electric

AED 156+

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

AED 29+

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