Penang car hires from S$ 27

When considering car hire in Penang, It is definitely a good idea to prefer a smaller, more agile car if you intend to drive in city traffic. Roads tend to be fairly crowded and motorcycles are common, so smaller, more manoeuvrable cars are definitely preferable to larger, less nimble ones.

The national speed limit in Malaysia is 90 km/h on state and federal roads and 110 km/h on expressways. In Penang, there has been a reduction in the speed limit to 50 km/h or 40 km/h in certain designated heritage areas as a measure to protect pedestrians and cyclists. Keep an eye out for signs indicating reduced speed limits as these will generally be written only in Malay rather than English. Look for signs with "Zon Had Laju", which designates a special speed zone.

Another matter to keep in mind when considering car hire in Penang is parking. Parking in the city relies on a coupon system, with pre-purchased coupons sold in booklets. Coupons are available in blocks of 30min and 1h. The coupons require the user to scratch off the date and time of arrival and place the document on the windshield. Be sure to leave enough coupons to cover the full duration of your stay or you will receive a fine. An alternative to using coupons is to park in one of the numerous multi-level car parks around the city, but you should be aware that these are not always conveniently located and may not always have space available. Coupons can be bought at a range of shops and from small vendors operating kiosks around the city. There are several purchasing options, but the most useful is a booklet containing eight 30min coupons and a single 1h coupon, selling at approximately RM 4.10 (A$ 1.30) each.

On average a rental car in Penang costs S$ 50 per day.

The average price of fuel in Penang is S$ 2.24 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of fuel costs between S$ 27 and S$ 36, depending on the car size.

Full-size (Nissan X-Trail or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Penang.

Car hire companies onsite at Penang Intl airport include Galaxy Asia Car Rental, GREEN MOTION, Hertz, KD car rental, Suria Car Rental, Hawk, Merge Car Rental and Agtran.

Car hire companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Penang Intl airport to off-airport locations include Hertz, Paradise, Hawk and Sixt.

Take a look at our extensive car hire location map to find the best car hire deals near you.

A Full Size car rental in Penang costs S$ 94 per day, on average.

A Compact car rental in Penang costs S$ 34 per day, on average.

An Economy car rental in Penang costs S$ 47 per day, on average.

In Penang, cars are most frequently rented at Galaxy Asia Car Rental Penang Airport (15 km from city centre ).

It is possible to use cheap car hire in Penang for a one-way trip. However, there may be extra fees associated with one-way hires, based on the Penang car hire agency you choose and the destination you are driving to.

There are toll roads in Penang. The two main toll roads are the Penang Bridge and the Butterworth-Sungai Nyior Toll Plaza. The toll costs differ depending on the kind of vehicle, the time of day and whether you are paying cash or with a Touch n Go card.