Car rental prices in Malaysia
COMPACT · OCTOBER · 4 AIRPORTS
Langkawi is the cheapest airport in Malaysia at $39 a day for a Compact in October 2026; Kuala Lumpur is the most expensive at $51. From 79,083 Malaysia prices since 2023.
At 4 of the 4 airports in Malaysia we hold a booking curve for, timing barely moves the price.
Typical prices are medians of quoted prices for a 7-day Saturday pickup in October 2026, priced for a UK renter. Airports under the 30-price floor are listed without a figure rather than with an invented one. Prices are what was on offer, not what anyone paid. Airports under 1,000 prices this year are not ranked. Prices shown in USD, converted from pounds at the rate of 2 September 2026.
| AIRPORT | MINI | ECONOMY | COMPACT | INTERMEDIATE | FULLSIZE | PREMIUM | 7+ SEATS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johor Bahru JHB | $36 | $42 | $50 | $73 | — | — | $71 |
| Kuala Lumpur KUL | $39 | $42 | $51 | $93 | $105 | $268 | $90 |
| Langkawi LGK | $34 | $40 | $39 | $70 | — | — | $77 |
| Penang PEN | $34 | $39 | $44 | $102 | — | — | $88 |
October, across Malaysia — about 14% under January nationally.
Langkawi, Penang and Johor Bahru are the cheapest we hold in Malaysia, at $50 a day or under.
Johor Bahru and Kuala Lumpur sit at the expensive end, from $50 a day.
Every month since November 2023, across 395 airports. Tell us your quote and we'll say whether it is fair.