Documents You Need to Rent a Vehicle in Malaysia
What locals and foreign visitors need, including the international driving permit.
Published on August 5, 20261 min read
For Malaysians
- A valid Malaysian driving licence (a P licence is restricted for some categories).
- Your MyKad.
- A refundable deposit.
For foreign visitors
- Your home licence and an International Driving Permit.
- Passport.
- A credit card or cash deposit.
Minimum age
Most categories require drivers aged 21 or over with at least a year of driving experience. Buses and large vans have stricter requirements.
Before you collect
Send photos of your documents over WhatsApp ahead of time. We confirm eligibility before you arrive, so collection takes only a few minutes.
In short
Every booking is confirmed over WhatsApp with the dates, collection point and vehicle type. With those three we can confirm availability and price without a long back-and-forth.
If you are still weighing two options, just send your trip details. We will suggest the vehicle that fits the distance, the passenger count and the budget.
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If you are unsure which option fits, send your trip details and we will suggest the vehicle that makes the most sense on cost and comfort.
Every rate quoted includes scheduled maintenance and support for the length of the hire.