Malaysia car hire

[DocSteve]

Hi,

I have read a few PH reports of cheap car hire in Malaysia but I'm struggling to find any. Essentially, I am flying into KL in November and then driving to Penang for a wedding. I'd like to rent a motor for a week (pick-up and return in KL) - I don't want anything too flashy, just big enough to fit up to three people and some luggage. A Proton or something similarly tasty will do!

Does anyone have any advice? Most of the internationals e.g. Hertz / Europcar are coming up £250-300 for the week.

Thanks
Steve

[DocSteve]

Thanks, will have a look.

Any tips on driving there? Some Malaysian friends tell me that the police sometimes stop and extort western drivers although I've not found much about that anywhere!

[DocSteve]

Thanks for the tips. Europcar worked out cheapest in the end, for a Proton Waja or similar. I'm looking forward to the trip, it sounds like the police stories are just that!

[DocSteve]

Well thanks for all the advice. Guy has just picked up my Waja after about 800 miles up to and around Penang then back. The transaction all worked out very efficiently with Europcar and they were cheaper than Mayflower. The car had the brake fluid warning light on the whole time although there was plenty of nasty looking fluid in it!

Driving was interesting although I found staying out of trouble mostly quite possible whilst still making decent progress.

Great country, everyone has been nothing but helpful and the food is awesome. Penang national park a highlight and seemed to be under promoted.

Cheers
Steve