Traveling in Kuala Lumpur via public transportation is fairly easy, especially if you are moving about within the city. But of course there are times when it is more convenient to have a car to travel in, especially when you are new in Malaysia. Standing in a crowded train, soaked from the rain and carrying your luggage is just not fun.
But not everyone wants to commit to buying a car, besides the fact that it is expensive, it is a burden once you leave the country. This is why your best option is to rent.
Renting a car in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, is actually pretty simple. And you don’t have to commit to a certain amount of days or months. You can choose to rent a car for a day, a week, a month or even a year.
Choosing the right company to rent a car from can be a hassle though. But, worry not as we have narrowed down the list to present to you the top six places to rent a car from in Kuala Lumpur.
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Paradise Cars
The company is small (they only have three types of cars for rent), but the rates are affordable. Choose to rent an Alza (7 seater without luggage), Myvi (4 seater) or a Viva (4 seater). These car models are manufactured by Perodua, a joint venture between Malaysian and Japanese partners. Perodua is one of Malaysia’s largest car manufacturers.
The rate for each car rental varies:
- Perodua Alza: 1 Day (RM196), 3 Days (RM550), 5 Days (RM800) and 1 Week (RM1,186)
- Perodua Myvi: 1 Day (RM150), 3 Days (RM400), 5 Days (RM660) and 1 Week (RM960)
- Perodua Viva: 1 Day (RM110), 3 Days (RM295), 5 Days (RM490) and 1 Week (RM690)
The rental rates include:
- 5% Service tax
- Collision damage reduction
- Unlimited mileage
- Replacement vehicle
- Road tax
- Maintenance
- 24 Hours breakdown service
- Inclusive insurance
The rates exclude:
- Gas/petrol
- Personal accident insurance
- Parking/ toll charges
- Delivery collection
Delivery charges depends on the area, and can cost as little as RM10.
Tel: 03 2070 6055
Website: www.paradisegroup.com.my
Email: [email protected]
Car Orient
Car Orient has a wide variety of cars to choose from in Kuala Lumpur. Choose from small cars, medium cars, luxury cars, MPV car or a van. A minimum of two days is required to rent a car from this company.
The daily rates tend to vary depending on how long you need the car. For example, a Hyundai Matrix 1.6 cost RM169 a day if you rent it for two or three days. If you rent it for a month, the daily rate is RM77.
There are altogether 22 different types of cars for rent in Kuala Lumpur. Here are a few choices to choose from. The lowest amount displayed means a longer rental duration:
Some of the cars offered in Kuala Lumpur:
- Perodua Myvi (RM159-RM81)
- KIA Spectra (RM169-RM77)
- Toyota Avanza (RM249-RM99)
- Honda Stream (RM269-RM109)
- Hyundai Sonata (RM209-RM89)
The rates include:
- Government tax
- 24 Hours breakdown service
- Driver and passenger rider insurance
Tel: 03 8011 3260, 03 3081 3260, 012 352 3394
Website: www.carorient.com
Email: [email protected]
WS Rent – A – Car
WS Rent – A – Car offers competitive prices, and allows you to choose from a range of cars to suit your needs and budget. The daily rental rates cover a full 24 hours with unlimited mileage. The rate is subject to 6% government tax. Excess hours are calculated at 1/5 of the daily rental rate. The rate also includes insurance and a 24 hour breakdown service.
There will be an additional charge if you want the car to be delivered to you, or collected once you are done. It starts from a minimum of RM20 depending on the distance.
Choose from:
- Economy Car
- Compact Car
- Full Size Car
- Luxury Car
- MPV Car
- 4WD Car
Some of the cars offered in Kuala Lumpur:
- Proton Wira (RM150) daily, (RM900) weekly
- Toyota Vios (RM230) daily, RM1380) weekly
- Honda Accord (RM350/RM450) daily, (RM2,100/RM2,700) weekly
- Toyota Innova (RM330) daily, (RM1,980) weekly
- Toyota Harrier (RM500) daily, (3,000) weekly
Tel: 03 4256 6999
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.wsrentacar.com.my
Pacific Rent-A-Car (PRAC)
PRAC has been around since 1985. They now have a fleet of over 300 vehicles. You can choose to drive yourself, or hire a chauffeur to drive you around Kuala Lumpur, with additional cost of course. You can also request for a Smart Tag for easy toll payment and a GPS so you won’t get lost (additional charges).
The rates differ according to your choice of timing. There is the standard rate (daily), the 8-8 rate (from 8am-8pm) and the weekend package (on weekends only). The special package caters to those who are looking to rent a car for a week, two weeks, a month and so on.
Some of the cars offered in Kuala Lumpur:
- Proton Saga (RM168) daily, (RM960) weekly
- Toyota Altis (RM360) daily, (RM1,900) weekly
- Volvo S80 (RM428) daily, (RM2,530) weekly
- Nissan Urvan (RM388) daily, (RM2,130) weekly
Car Rental Rates Include:
- Collision Damage Reduction Waiver
- Personal Accident Insurance
- Theft Excess Reduction
- Windscreen Protection
- 6% government tax
Tel: 03 2287 4118, 03 2287 4119
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.iprac.com
Car Asia Travel
Services under Car Asia Travel includes rental of budget cars, sedan cars, luxury cars and van. There is also a chauffeur service available. Besides the usual daily rates, one can also choose a weekly package, a monthly package or a long term package.
There are over 26 types of cars to choose from. The rates differ according to how long you need the car. The longer you rent the car, the cheaper the daily rate is.
Some of the cars offered in Kuala Lumpur:
- Grandis (RM399-RM158)
- Proton Perdana (RM209-RM96)
- KIA Spectra (RM169-RM77)
- Toyota Avanza (RM249-RM99)
- Honda Stream (RM269-RM109)
- Toyota Camry (RM499-RM176)
Tel: 03 8011 3260, 012 352 3394
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.car-asia.com
Hawk Rent a Car
Hawk Rent a Car guarantees each of its car to be in the best condition to avoid you having to face any hassle when driving. The cars they have are from Mazda, Honda, Perodua, Toyota, Nissan and Proton. The services they offer includes short term rentals (with or without driver), corporate monthly or long term leasing, chauffeur services and fleet management services.
Some of the cars offered in Kuala Lumpur:
- Toyota Vios
- Mazda 2
- Perodua Alza
- Proton Saga
- Honda City
- Toyota Camry
- Honda Accord
- Nissan Teana
- Proton Waja
- Proton Persona
- Toyota Altis
- Mazda 3
- Hyundai Starex
- Toyota Innova
- Nissan Livina
- Toyota Alphard
- Nissan Serena
- Honda Civic
- Nissan Sylphy
- Proton Inspira
Rates Include
- Road tax
- Maintenance
- Replacement vehicle
- Unlimited kilometres
- General insurance coverage
Rates Exclude
- Petrol
- Parking/Road tolls
- Personal accident insurance
- 6% government service tax
- Other miscellaneous charges
- GPS
- Intercity return/ drop off fees
- Waiting fee
- Delivery and collection charges
- Collision damage waiver
Book/ rent your car by filling up an online application at www.hawkrentacar.com.my
Renting a car in Kuala Lumpur is easy, but always make sure you check everything before leaving with your car. You don’t want to keep coming back to fix this and that. Also, remember to be responsible and alert when driving in Kuala Lumpur, as quite a few people tend to drive to their own rules!
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