6 Best Car Rental Services in Malaysia (2024)

Lifestyle

February 8, 2024

Owning a car, though convenient, is a major financial burden to many people. Nevertheless, in developed cities like Kuala Lumpur, cars have somewhat become a necessity in order to get around.

Luckily, we have car rental services to solve the dilemma. Renting a car avoids those hefty monthly commitments and maintenance. You only need to pay for the time you use the car, say, when you need to run an errand or go for a trip.

You may find that renting a vehicle instead of owning one for the long haul is a much practical solution. The only thing you need to nail down is picking the right car rental service.

Hence, we’ve made this list to make it easier for you. Here are the 6 best car rental services in Malaysia.

1. SOCAR

SOCAR is one of the more established car rental service in Malaysia. They offer extensive coverage in Kuala Lumpur, Selangor, Penang, Johor Bahru, Ipoh, and Seremban. You can rent for an hour, a day, or even a full month!

There are a few renting service types. You can choose from:

Round Trip: Book a car and pick it up at a designated location. At the end of your booking, simply return it to the same pick up zone.
SOCAR-2-YOU: A car is delivered to you, and picked up from your location.
One Way Intercity: Book one way trips between Kuala Lumpur and Johor Bahru, Kuala Lumpur and Penang, and Kuala Lumpur and Ipoh.
SOCAR+: Lazy to drive? SOCAR+ will provide you with a personal driver to take you wherever you need to go.

They have selections from over 36+ car models, and on top of that, they’ll even reimburse your petrol!

Download SOCAR on Google Play Store or Apple App Store

2. GoCar

GoCar is another car rental service for you to consider. You can decide to rent for a Round Trip where you are required to pick and return the car at the same location. Or you can opt for Free Floating, in which case you can return the car at any of the designated GoCar locations. With Free Floating, you won’t need to book a car in advance. Simply launch the app and start whenever you are ready.

If you wish, you may even commit to a car for the short-term by subscribing to GoCar Subs.

Download GoCar on Google Play Store or Apple App Store

3. Moovby

If you like to roll up in a luxury car from time-to-time without depleting your life savings, Moovby is the choice for you.

Moovby is a peer-to-peer car sharing service which offers a plethora of choices. From local brands such as Proton and Perodua, to the high-end luxury BMWs and Mercedes’.

A brief scroll through Moovby and you’ll find listings for the Mitsubishi Xpander and BMW 4 Series. If you’re located in Kuala Lumpur, there’s even listings for the Lamborghini Gallardo 2011, McLaren 570, and a Ford Mustang.

On the flipside, if you’ve got a car you’d like to rent out to earn some side-income, you can do so by being a Moovby host.

Download Moovby on Google Play Store or Apple App Store

4. Trevo

Another peer-to-peer car rental service to consider is Trevo. Trevo is a car sharing platform that’s burgeoning in Kuala Lumpur, as well as in Penang and Johor Bahru.

You can get reasonable prices for car rentals on Trevo, with some listings priced as low as RM50 per day. On top of that, new users can enjoy 50% off their first Trevo booking!

You may choose to rent on a monthly or daily basis. And you can even opt for the car to be delivered to you, but this will depend on the host.

For peace of mind, Trevo bookings come with 24/7 roadside assistance in case you get into an accident or any other unforeseen events.

Download Trevo on Google Play Store or Apple App Store

5. Klook

We’re all familiar with Klook being a travel website for tours and attractions, but did you know they also have car rentals?

You can find Klook car rentals in many states in Malaysia, but their presence is strongest in Kuala Lumpur. Most of their pick-up locations are mainly around train stations so its easy for you to get there by public transport. However, you can also set your pick-up locations in prime areas such as KL Tower, Petronas Twin Towers, and KLIA.

Download Klook on Google Play Store or Apple App Store

6. WAHDAH

Having been in the car rental industry since 2015, WAHDAH has grown its fleet of cars and booking locations to several regions in Malaysia.

Booking with WAHDAH is as easy as choosing a vehicle, determining a pick-up location, and setting a pick-up and return date. By default, you will return the vehicle to the same pick-up location, but you can also opt for a different return location to suit your travel plans.

Besides just renting cars, WAHDAH offers services that includes both car and a driver (limo service), as well as car subscription plans up to 6 months.

You’ll have plenty of vehicles for your choosing, including compact cars (eg. Mini Coopers, Mercedes-Benz GLA), sedans (eg. Perodua Bezza, Toyota Vios), MPVs (eg. Toyota Avanza, Toyota Vellfire), and SUVs (eg. Mitsubishi Outlander, Toyota Fortuner).

WAHDAH is available in both East and Pensinsular Malaysia. For the latter, you’ll find them in Kuala Lumpur, KLIA, Melaka, Johor, Penang; as well as in Ipoh and Langkawi.

Why buy when you can rent!

Rental services are a much more feasible solution for those who just want to get from point A to B. Of course, owning a car still has its benefits, but there are many who don’t see the value of committing a large chunk of their monthly salary to instalments and maintenance.

If you share that point of view, then renting a car is a viable solution.