When traveling in Malaysia, the best way to get around to different places is by car. Thanks to Malaysia’s well-maintained highways and good road network, driving is by far the easiest and most convenient way to reach local attractions and destinations.

If you are without a car in Malaysia, it would be recommended for you to engage with a car rental service. The process of renting a car is fairly simple and straight forward. Here is a short guide of what you can expect throughout the car rental process.

Research for the right agency/service

Before getting started with the entire process, you will need to first research for the car rental service that best suits your needs. There are a lot of car rental agencies ready to cater to what you need, be it a rental car for a few hours, days or even months. Search online for the available services and compare the prices, service, and cars provided.

Comparing definitely pays off! It would help you to find the best car to rent and the service agent that is most suitable for your needs within your expected budget. The best agencies are those with different types of cars available for rental; be it a compact car, a sedan or an SUV.

A good tip is to read reviews from previous customers to see if it would help you make your choice.

Once you have selected the car rental service that you would prefer, get in contact with them to discuss the terms and your rental period. Just explain what you need to the agents and you will get the help you deserve.

The Car Rental Process

You are now one step closer to get into your rental car and drive around attractions around Malaysia. There are a few things that you need to take note of when renting a car.

Firstly, you must be at least 21 years old and have had your drivers’ license for at least 1 year to rent a car in Malaysia. Some agencies may even put an age limit of 65 years old to rent a vehicle. That said, if you do not meet the age range allowed to rent a car, some car rental services also provide a driver or chauffeur to meet your needs. This way, you won’t even need to drive! You can just sit back and relax as you travel around Malaysia.

When picking up your rental car, you will need these following documents:

• An International Driving Permit (IDP)
• Driver’s license from your home country
• A credit card in the driver’s name
• Passport

You are also advised to have the documents on you at all times in the event that you get stopped by police.

It is important to note that a credit card is needed to rent a car in Malaysia. You may want to check and consider temporarily raising your credit limit before departure as it is possible that the total amount of car rental costs may exceeds the limit. In addition, the car rental agency may also charge a certain amount of deposit or pre-authorization payment which is excluded from the total car rental cost. However, this will be reimbursed upon the return of your rental car.

Once all the agreement of the car rental process has been finalized, you will be all set for a road trip in Malaysia with your rental car!