Car Rental in Penang
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Cheapest car rental rates
Penang Airport
Economy
Proton Saga or similar
$21.07 per day
Penang Airport
Intermediate
Proton Saga or similar
$23.96 per day
Penang Airport
Mini
Perodua Axia or similar
$24.72 per day
Penang Airport
Compact
Nissan Almera or similar
$46.24 per day
Most popular car rental deals
Penang Airport
Economy Elite
Perodua Bezza or similar
$52.67 per day
Penang Airport
Standard Van
Perodua Aruz or similar
$66.78 per day
Penang Airport
Full-size SUV
Proton X70 or similar
$69.06 per day
Penang Airport
Oversized Van
Toyota Hiace or similar
$79.82 per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 6:31 AM on 7/14/25. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
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Travel information
Languages
Bahasa Melayu, English
Currency
MYR
Drive on
Left-hand side
Country code
+60
Average car rental price
$48 per day
Average car rental length
6 days
Speed limit within town
60 km/h or 37 mph
Speed limit out of town
90 - 110 km/h or 56 - 68 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.08%
Average gas price
$0.48 per liter or $1.83 per gallon
Lowest gas price
$0.48 per liter or $1.83 per gallon
Highest gas price
$0.50 per liter or $1.88 per gallon
One-way car rentals in Penang
The most popular one-way rental options for pick up in Penang and drop off in another city include:
- From Penang to Kuala Lumpur - 43 offers from $33.63 per day
Top 7 cities near Penang
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20.3 km / 12.6 miles away
-
130.4 km / 81 miles away
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279.1 km / 173.4 miles away
-
281.9 km / 175.2 miles away
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323.9 km / 201.3 miles away
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575.9 km / 357.8 miles away
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1,747.9 km / 1,086.1 miles away
Top 5 locations near Penang
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130.4 km / 81 miles away
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323.9 km / 201.3 miles away
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554.5 km / 344.6 miles away
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1,747.9 km / 1,086.1 miles away
Map of car rental locations
What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Penang?
Car rental prices in Penang vary by time of year. This graph shows the average prices per month to help you find the best time of year to rent.
Average rental costs per day in Penang
The cheapest month to rent a car in Penang is March (when prices average $31.30 per day). This is 16% cheaper than the yearly average and 35% cheaper than renting in July (when prices average $48.26).
This information can help you identify the low season. But these are only average numbers. How much your car rental will cost will depend on the type of vehicle you rent, how long you’ll rent it for, and how far ahead you book. Simply enter your dates in the form at the top of the page to see the exact prices.
This information can help you identify the low season. But these are only average numbers. How much your car rental will cost will depend on the type of vehicle you rent, how long you’ll rent it for, and how far ahead you book. Simply enter your dates in the form at the top of the page to see the exact prices.
What’s the usual rental length in Penang?
How long travelers keep their rental cars for varies from month to month: in January, the average renter keeps their car for 7 days, and in February, they keep their car for 5 days.
Average number of rental days in Penang
What's the most popular month to rent a car in Penang?
Based on the number of searches by our customers, the most popular month for renting a car in Penang is December, and the least popular is September.
Monthly searches in Penang by pick-up date relative to the average
Car rental information
| Car rental locations | 4 |
| Airport locations | 1 |
| Popular suppliers | Asia Car, Keddy, GreenMotion, Paradise Car Rental, KASINA CAR RENTAL |
| Popular car categories | Small cars, Vans, Large cars, Medium cars |
| Lowest price | $21 per day |
| Cheapest supplier | Paradise Car Rental |
Most popular car models of rental suppliers
| Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asia Car | Proton Saga | 4 | 2 | Small cars |
| Asia Car | Perodua Bezza | 4 | 2 | Small cars |
| Asia Car | Perodua Axia | 5 | 1 | Small cars |
| Keddy | Perodua Bezza | 4 | 1 | Small cars |
| Asia Car | Perodua Alza | 5 | 2 | Vans |
| Asia Car | Nissan Almera | 4 | 2 | Large cars |
| Asia Car | Honda City | 4 | 2 | Large cars |
| Asia Car | Proton Exora | 5 | 2 | Vans |
| Asia Car | Toyota Vios Sedan | 4 | 2 | Large cars |
| Asia Car | Proton Persona | 4 | 2 | Small cars |
Our customers' reviews
Because we want to make sure each review listed here is left by a real customer, we don’t have the option to post a review here. Instead, we ask each and every customer to leave a review after they return their rental car. This way, you know that all reviews are authentic.
ST
Singapore
Proton Saga
5/23/25
Everything is good. But nasi kandar restaurant experience was a nightmare. They overcharged us. Not a sincere business , slaughter the tourist. Pricing difference from local. Be careful &ask for a breakdown B4 U eat not after U eat the food.
CY
Singapore
Honda City
5/14/25
This is my first time hire rental car in Malaysia. Everything is good.
MC
Singapore
Hyundai Grand Starex
1/6/25 
AW
Malaysia
Perodua Bezza
7/10/24
Very relaxing and enjoyable holiday with my family, filled with food and shopping
CT
Hong Kong
Proton Saga
5/22/24
Just take a break, that's all.
and make a good relationship of the family.
HP
Singapore
Proton Saga
4/9/24
Managed to do some sightseeing in Penang Island, and drive across both Penang bridges (the old and new one).
TD
Thailand
Perodua Bezza
2/20/24
I saw friends.
LL
Singapore
Nissan Almera
1/1/24
Penang is a nice place to visit and food are good.
SJ
Singapore
Proton Persona
12/15/23
Great food
BL
Singapore
Proton Saga
6/21/23
Overall this trips is very enjoyable cause the food in penang everywhere have good food and the perfect thing is we have a car to go everywhere we want . Will be back again.
KC
Singapore
Perodua Alza
9/19/22
Delicious Food. Nice friendly helpful people.
ZT
Singapore
Honda CR-V
9/13/22
Delicious food. Traffic is bad everywhere.
TE
Singapore
Proton Exora
8/27/22
Natural environment over at balik pulau.
Food
JN
Australia
Proton Saga
2/4/20
More flexibility if you drive on your own
Car rental statistics
Highest-rated company
SIXT
8.4 / 10
Lowest-rated company
Europcar
6.9 / 10
Total number of reviews
18
Total rental companies
10
Average daily price
$48.04
Lowest daily price
$21.07
Total cars available
51
Top 10 suppliers in Penang in 2025
SIXT
1 location
$32 - $117
Asia Car
1 location
$32 - $42
KASINA CAR RENTAL
1 location
$39 - $97
Hertz
1 location
$39 - $97
AGTRAN
4 locations
$53 - $75
GreenMotion
1 location
$25 - $151
Click2rentcars
1 location
$24 - $69
Keddy
1 location
$32 - $106
Paradise Car Rental
1 location
$21 - $24
Europcar
1 location
$39 - $128
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World Travel Tech Awards - World's Best Car Rental Booking Website 2023
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Travel & Hospitality Awards 2021
FT 1000: Europe's Fastest Growing Companies - Top 300 Companies 2021
FT 1000: Europe's Fastest Growing Companies - Top 100 Companies 2020
Uzakrota Travel Awards - World’s Leading Car Rental Website 2022
Trustpilot - Top 10 Car Rental Agencies
SimilarWeb - Top 50 Car Rental Websites
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