Penang car rentals from $26/day

On average a rental car in Penang costs $34 per day. But prices differ between operators and you can save money through a price comparison of car rental deals from different agencies. The cheapest price for a car rental in Penang found in the last 2 weeks is $27.

Yes, automatic cars are available in most car renting companies in Penang. As cars with manual transmission are more common in many countries, you might have to pay an additional charge for renting an automatic car.

Car rental companies onsite at Penang Intl airport include GREEN MOTION, Galaxy Asia Car Rental and keddy by Europcar.

The only car rental company that offers shuttle or pick-up services from Penang Intl airport to off-airport locations is keddy by Europcar.

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

An Intermediate car rental in Penang costs $57 per day, on average.

A Compact car rental in Penang costs $32 per day, on average.

An Economy car rental in Penang costs $64 per day, on average.

In Penang, cars are most frequently rented at Galaxy Asia Car Rental Penang Airport (9 miles from city center).

Most car rental providers in Penang offer insurance but the level of protection can differ substantially. If you're unsure whether to get extra protection for your car rental in Penang, check out KAYAK's car rental insurance guide.

KAYAK has deals for you to compare from 19 car rental agencies in Penang.

Finding the right price, understanding the add-ons and staying up to date with policy changes can be a challenge. That’s why KAYAK has produced the ultimate guide to renting a car to help you cut though the jargon and make the right choice for your rental car. Find tips and insights for how to book your rental, what car rental insurance you’ll need, how to deal with a car rental agency and what extra fees to expect (and avoid!).

KAYAK searches thousands of car rental agencies to provide you with offers from all car rental agencies operating in Penang so that you can compare car rental rates, reviews and pick-up and drop-off locations to find the best deal for you.

Since Penang has a greater portion of it characterized by irregular and hilly terrain. Therefore, most of the roads are narrow with several meandering sections. The most suitable car type for driving on such roads is a Compact car. However, the type of vehicle that is best for you will also depend on the number of passengers and/or the amount of luggage you will be carrying. For example, SUVs are good types of vehicle options if you are traveling with your family, including your spouse and children, or when traveling with your colleagues. These vehicles have a capacity of 5 adults and 5 baggage.

When using car rentals in Penang, you must obey the posted speed limit, which changes depending on the zone. The speed limits in school zones and central business areas are 25 km/h (15 mph) and 30 km/h (20 mph), respectively. You must adhere to a 55 km/h (35 mph) speed limit on most roadways, excluding major motorways. The majority of routes, including interstates, have a 110 km/h (70 mph) speed limit.

Some of the greatest places in Penang to leave your rental car are Koperasi PDC Parking and Multilevel Private Car Park. These two locations are open around-the-clock, so you can always find a spot for your car. In Penang, street parking is practical and economical. You will have to pay 0.40 MYR (0.01 USD) on average every 30 minutes to park in the lot at Koperasi PDC Parking or on any streets in Penang. You can park your car free of charge on Penang's streets on Sundays and on public holidays.