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Petaling Jaya, Malaysia

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Travel information

Languages

Bahasa Melayu, English

Currency

MYR

Drive on

Left-hand side

Country code

+60

Average car rental length

4 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

$0.50 per liter or $1.89 per gallon

Lowest gas price

$0.50 per liter or $1.89 per gallon

Highest gas price

$0.50 per liter or $1.89 per gallon

Top 7 cities near Petaling Jaya

Subang Jayafrom $103.35 per day
9.5 km / 5.9 miles away
Kuala Lumpurfrom $17.45 per day
11.5 km / 7.15 miles away
Penangfrom $25.03 per day
290.2 km / 180.32 miles away
Penang Batu Ferringhi
300.4 km / 186.66 miles away
Johor Bahrufrom $28.86 per day
303.1 km / 188.34 miles away
Langkawifrom $22.05 per day
412.2 km / 256.13 miles away
Kota Kinabalufrom $28.62 per day
1,633.3 km / 1,014.89 miles away

Top 5 locations near Petaling Jaya

Kuala Lumpur Airportfrom $17.45 per day
43.9 km / 27.28 miles away
Penang Airportfrom $25.03 per day
281.9 km / 175.16 miles away
Johor Bahru (Senai International) Airportfrom $28.86 per day
283.2 km / 175.97 miles away
Langkawi Airportfrom $22.05 per day
412 km / 256 miles away
Kota Kinabalu International Airportfrom $28.62 per day
1,630.2 km / 1,012.96 miles away

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Petaling Jaya (Downtown)

2 rental locations

When to book in Petaling Jaya and for how long?

What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Petaling Jaya?

Car rental prices in Petaling Jaya vary by time of year. This graph shows the average prices per month to help you find the best time of year to rent.

Saver's insights

Cheapest monthAugust	Most expensive month October
Average price $24

Average rental costs per day in Petaling Jaya

$41

$20

Jan

$34

in February

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

$33

in July

Jul

$20

in August

Aug

Sep

$37

in October

Oct

$24

in November

Nov

$30

in December

Dec

The cheapest month to rent a car in Petaling Jaya is August (when prices average $19.51 per day). This is 17% cheaper than the yearly average and 47% cheaper than renting in October (when prices average $37.11).

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 most popular month to rent a car in Petaling Jaya?

Based on the number of searches by our customers, the most popular month for renting a car in Petaling Jaya is July, and the least popular is February.

Monthly searches in Petaling Jaya by pick-up date relative to the average

Jan

0.6 times in February

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

1.8 times in July

Jul

1.2 times in August

Aug

Sep

0.6 times in October

Oct

1.2 times in November

Nov

0.6 times in December

Dec

What’s the usual rental length in Petaling Jaya?

How long travelers keep their rental cars for varies from month to month: in February, the average renter keeps their car for 8 days, and in July, they keep their car for 3 days.

Average number of rental days in Petaling Jaya

Jan

8 days in February

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

3 days in July

Jul

4 days in August

Aug

Sep

3 days in October

Oct

4 days in November

Nov

5 days in December

Dec

Car rental information

📍 Car rental locations	1
🔥 Popular suppliers	VT Rentals, SIXT
🚗 Popular car types	Small cars, large cars

Most popular car models of rental suppliers

Rental Supplier	Model	Doors	Type
VT Rentals	Perodua Bezza	4	Small car
SIXT	Perodua Axia	4	Small car
VT Rentals	Perodua Myvi	5	Small car
VT Rentals	Honda City	4	Large car
VT Rentals	Proton Saga	4	Small car

Frequently Asked Questions (updated: Oct 27, 2026)

When is the best time to rent a car in Petaling Jaya?

Prices are lowest during August, starting at $20 for an Economy car and highest in October, when economy cars start at $37. Booking early for peak dates can save significantly. The most popular month in Petaling Jaya is July, while the least popular month is February.

What car rental companies are available in Petaling Jaya?

Petaling Jaya hosts: VT Rentals, SIXT. Rental cars tend to sell out in the summer months, so booking early is recommended.

Top 2 suppliers in Petaling Jaya in 2026

VT Rentals

1 location

8.4

Good

Value for money

8.4

Ease of finding

8.3

Agent helpfulness

8.4

Pick-up speed

8.3

Drop-off speed

8.3

Car cleanliness

8.5

Car condition

8.4

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