Langkawi car hire

If you are considering car hire on Langkawi Island, it might be prudent to book a smaller car, as they are generally cheaper; with the money you save, you can see more of the island.

You need to adhere to the speed limit when driving a hire car on Langkawi Island, as they are heavily enforced. The general speed limit is 70 km/h, but this can be 90 km/h in suburban areas; if you’re driving on the highway, it's usually 110 km/h.

When looking for a space to park your car on Langkawi Island, you will find that the main tourist attractions will have parking and so will the shopping centres. You will find that a lot of the hotels will also have free parking available.

The average price of fuel in Langkawi is R31,54 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of fuel costs between R378 and R504, depending on the car size.

Compact (Perodua Axia or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Langkawi.

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

A Compact car hire in Langkawi costs R370 per day, on average.

A Full Size car hire in Langkawi costs R512 per day, on average.

A Standard car hire in Langkawi costs R473 per day, on average.

Typically, getting cheap car hire in Langkawi requires a credit card to hold a security deposit, to cover any potential damages or surcharges during the hire period. Nevertheless, some Langkawi car hire providers accept other forms of payment, like cash or debit cards, depending on the company's specific policy. It's prudent to contact the car hire provider beforehand to inquire about the payment policies and any additional requirements if you don't have a credit card.

Adding a co-driver to your hire car in Langkawi is typically possible, but most car hire providers on this island charge an extra fee to add one or more additional drivers to your car hire agreement. You must provide the other driver's details, including the name and contact information, a valid driving licence and the required surcharge.