Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in Penang, Malaysia. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 23 September 2026.
Most popular company | PARADISE |
|---|---|
Price of petrol per litre | $1.40 |
Average price per day | $59 |
Cheapest price per day | $27 |
There are currently 25 hire locations operating in Penang spread across 19 car hire agencies. In the past week, the cheapest car type to hire in Penang is small car at $27 a day. Below are all the 5 car types available for hiring in the area, along with estimated starting prices:
Economy
$29+
Compact
$27+
Intermediate
$59+
Standard
$75+
Full-size
$37+
Passenger van
$49+
Standard SUV
$67+
Intermediate SUV
$80+
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January
$46
February
$51
March
$45
April
$45
May
$46
June
$51
July
$49
August
$48
September
$46
October
$46
November
$46
December
$51
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Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Penang, Malaysia, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 23 September 2026.
In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under $59/day when booking a car hire in Penang. The absolute best deal a user found was for $30/day from Paradise, booked on Sep. 19.
Paradise is one of the top picks in Penang. They can have you in a hire car for about $208 per week on average.
Yes, you can hire a car for a month in Penang check Cheapflights for the latest prices and car type availability.
Generally, a month-long car rental in Penang can be found for about $892, with the average price for a rental being around $30 a day. Book with Paradise, to take advantage of their cheap prices and pay 39% less compared to the average price of car rentals in Penang.
$0 is typically the average cost for a hire car for the weekend in Penang, though this could vary depending on the time of year. If you’re on a budget when travelling to Penang, then opt for a Compact hire vehicle - these tend to be the most affordable on weekends. In the month of October, you can expect to find car hire prices on Cheapflights for as low as $74/day.
Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Penang, Malaysia. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Petrol/Diesel being the cheapest ($23+).
Electric
$165+
Petrol/Diesel
$23+