Car hire in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

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When's the cheapest time to hire a car in Kuala Lumpur?

Our data shows that October is the cheapest month to rent a car in Kuala Lumpur. It’s around 766.835 ₫ per day in October, compared to the yearly average of 958.217 ₫ per day.
Cheapest month avgOctober • 766.835 ₫
Yearly avg price958.217 ₫

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There are 127 car hire providers in Kuala Lumpur. Check out the map below to find the most convenient pick-up spot.

Car hire pick-up spots in Kuala Lumpur

Compare car hire prices at airports, train stations and in different neighbourhoods across Kuala Lumpur. You might find a better price, or the perfect pick-up point nearby. Start your journey where it suits you.
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These are estimated prices to help you choose from a large number of options. Each is an average based on the lowest car rental prices found for each destination over the last 15 days.

The most popular car rental companies in Kuala Lumpur

What's the most popular car to hire in Kuala Lumpur?

Based on recent Skyscanner data, the BMW 4-Series is the most popular car to hire in Kuala Lumpur, with prices starting from 305.435 ₫ per day. The Perodua Bezza and similar models are also popular drives in Kuala Lumpur.
BMW 4-Series
BMW 4-Series6% chose this
Perodua Bezza
Perodua Bezza5% chose this
Mercedes C-Class
Mercedes C-Class4% chose this
Volkswagen Polo
Volkswagen Polo4% chose this
Most popular carBMW 4-Series
Why?Luxurious, comfortable, good for special occasions

Kuala Lumpur's cheapest car hire providers

R&R Rent A Car has the cheapest car hire in Kuala Lumpur right now, with prices from 305.435 ₫ per day. You'll save an average of 575.517 ₫ per day when you book with them.
R&R Rent A Carfrom 305.435 ₫ per day
Paradise Carsfrom 542.692 ₫ per day
Keddy By Europcarfrom 1.022.963 ₫ per day
Europcarfrom 1.077.201 ₫ per day
Cheapest providerR&R Rent A Car
Book with them to save around575.517 ₫ per day

Hiring a car in Kuala Lumpur: Fast facts

Here's everything you need to know to hit the road happy.
Most popular car hire companyR&R Rent A Car
Most popular carCompact, 4-5 doors
Average daily price1.543.347 ₫
Best time to book1 week before

How to book the best car rental deals in Kuala Lumpur

We’re frequently named as the most trusted travel search site out there. We scan hundreds of trusted travel providers and put it all in one place, allowing you to instantly compare car hire rates and then book with no fees. Here's how to get the most out of your Kuala Lumpur car rental search.

Book now, cancel later

We clearly highlight car and van hire options in Kuala Lumpur that have free cancellation. So you can bag the best deal with total flexibility to change your plans if you need to.

Rent a car in Kuala Lumpur for a whole month

Want to hire a car for almost a month? Often, car rental companies in Kuala Lumpur avoid costly admin in between pick-ups by hiring out cars for longer periods. So see if monthly car hire is cheaper than the three weeks you need it for by selecting 30 days.

Compare fuel policies

To save money on topping up the tank as you take off in Kuala Lumpur, look out for deals with a 'full to full' fuel policy, as opposed to a 'half-full to full' one.

Skip the queues

We call out keyless pick-up when you search for cars with us. No keys to pick up, means no queues. Just turn up at your preferred Kuala Lumpur car hire location, hop in and hit the road.

Frequently asked questions

On average, hiring a car in Kuala Lumpur will set you back around 1.546.564 ₫ per day or 7.579.753 ₫ per week. 

The cheapest car to rent in Kuala Lumpur is a mini passenger van. The most popular is Compact, 4-5 doors.

The cheapest car hire companies in Kuala Lumpur are currently CARZ and GoSoCar.

Bagging the best car hire deal depends on when you book  – often, it pays to book your wheels as far in advance as possible. But according to our data, the cheapest month to rent a car in Kuala Lumpur is currently September.

On average, around 7.579.753 ₫. But the best price we found for car hire for a week in Kuala Lumpur is 2.133.592 ₫.

Based on everything we know about daily prices, the average cost to hire a car in Kuala Lumpur for a whole month is 112.583.404 ₫. 

But sometimes, you'll get a discount for booking a whole month instead of 3 and a half weeks. So play with your dates to find the best deals!

If you're looking for freedom to explore Kuala Lumpur, choose a car with unlimited mileage, or look for car hire deals with a ’full to full' fuel policy as opposed to a 'half-full to full' one.

We also clearly highlight car and van hire options in Kuala Lumpur that have free cancellation

Yes – you can easily find car hire companies that allow you to pick up your car in one place, and then drop it off in another. Just select ‘Return car to a different location’ when you search with us.

Public transport can only get you so far, and could be tricky to navigate with children or luggage. With your own set of wheels, you can go wherever you want, whenever you want, for as long as you want. And you'll be able to discover more outside of Kuala Lumpur.

Most places – Kuala Lumpur included – allow under 25s to rent a car as long as they provide a valid driver's license and the correct documentation. It may cost slightly more due to a higher insurance excess for young drivers. 

The cheapest price we found for an economy car is 305.435 ₫ per day. The average price per day is around 1.623.832 ₫.

Of course. Most major car hire companies like R&R Rent A Car, Paradise and VT Rentals offer baby and child seats as an add-on when you book.

Other travellers rated Europcar as the best overall in terms of experience.

We search the internet for all kinds of vehicle hire deals, including vans. But at the moment, we can't find any van hire in Kuala Lumpur.