Rent a car (Malaysia)

Rent a car in Malaysia - the best way to travel around the continental parts of the country. Here drivers are encouraged not only by the ideal motorways, but also by fuel prices.

Car Rental Features

To arrange a car rental in Malaysia, you need to observe the following conditions:

• availability of international passport and international standards;
• experience driving more than 1 year;
• age of the driver from 23 to 65 years;
• bank card for payment of services.

You should also know some of the subtleties:

1. Where to rent? You can rent a car at any airport . But you can save a lot if you book a car on the rental service sites in Malaysia a few weeks before arrival.
2. Prices. On average, the cost of the service varies from $ 38.56 to $ 42.03, (for example, Ford Escort). The Proton Wira machine will cost 180 ringgit ($ 42.06) on average, including insurance. Renting a more comfortable car will cost more, from $ 96.44 per day (Honda Civic, Toyota Innova). Renting a car in Malaysia is cheaper when renting longer.
3. Special conditions. Most rental offices rent a car without international rights, but only on the condition that the client takes on possible problems with the police.
4. Payment. Making out the contract, you deposit a deposit equivalent to the rent for the entire period plus the amount of insurance. Payment in cash or by credit card.
5. Car check. It is in your interest to check the transport for all sorts of scratches and special equipment: a fire extinguisher, first aid kit, etc.
6. Firms in which you can quickly and easily rent a car in Malaysia are: Thrifty, Avis, Sunny Cars, Kasina Rent-A-Car, Europcar, CarOrient, Hertz, Mayflower Car Rental.

Traffic rules in the country

In a word, it is difficult to characterize the traffic, because each driver has an individual view of this matter. But there are a few nuances:

1. In Malaysia, left-hand traffic. Advice in order to quickly get used to it: with a bright ribbon, mark the left side of the vehicle and remember that it is from this side that there must always be a curb.
2. Most of the road signs are of international design, but there are also local ones written exclusively in the national language.
3. Traffic in different cities is very different. Be prepared for the fact that the local drivers do not stop at the pedestrian crossing and almost do not respond to the signal of the traffic light, only slightly slowing down to miss people already passing through the road.
4. The speed of traffic is almost everywhere low, and there is an impression that nobody is in a hurry in this country. Speed ​​limits in the city range from 50 to 70 km / h, outside the city - up to 90 km / h, on the motorway - up to 110 km / h.
5. Seat belts should be worn by all passengers, and the transport - always switched on the dipped beam while driving.
6. The number of motorcycles and mopeds on the road should also be taken into account when renting a car in Malaysia. These vehicles often make sharp movements, creating a hindrance to the drivers of cars.
7. Tracking cameras , installed in large numbers on the roads, exercise control over compliance with the rules. In the capital and large cities, police patrol.
8. A new roller system on the roads - "Road Roller System" - prevents the departure of transport in the ditch. In the event of a collision, this obstacle, bending over, takes a hit on itself, and thus maximally protects not only the transport but also the passengers of the car from damage.

Roads in Malaysia

A huge role in road travel is played by roads. In this country they have a good road surface, there are wide freeways, along the way many cafes and gas stations. When renting a car in Malaysia, you need to take into account that many roads are paid and located outside the city, and prices are not low. For example, to get from the airport to the central streets of Kuala Lumpur will cost $ 3.5. The payment system is as follows:

• the driver enters the toll road, where he receives the card;
• leaving, give the cashier a card, which he applies to a special device. It issues the required amount for payment;
• You can pay in cash or with a special Touch 'n Go card, there are no discounts.

In the event of an accident, call the police at 999, and in case of a breakdown, dial the Malaysian Automobile Association's phone: 1-300-226-226.

Fines

If you have violated the rules of the road and this is noticed by the policeman, do not try to bribe him at all and do not argue (may arrest him). Penalties in Malaysia are very high:

• speeding - from $ 40 to imprisonment;
• dangerous maneuvers - from $ 35 to $ 47;
• not fastened belt - $ 28;
• intersection of a double solid line - $ 30;
• alcohol in the blood is more than normal - $ 935;
• lack of rights - $ 234 or up to 3 months of imprisonment;
• talking on the phone while driving - $ 85.

A fine can be paid on the spot on a receipt to the policeman.

Parking space

Before you park the car, pay attention to the roadside - the yellow lines (double or single) signal the prohibition of parking.

In the capital and large cities, parking prices are somewhat overstated, and on average for half an hour - 0.3-0.6 ringgit. Payment for parking is carried out in two ways: parking machines with coins or coupons, which are attached to the windshield.

If you break parking conditions, you will find your car on the penalty area. You can pick up after paying a fine of 50 ringgit ($ 11.68).

Refueling in Malaysia

Replenish the fuel in Malaysia can only be refueled. Below the 95th you will not find petrol. The best brands are RON 95 and RON 97. The cost of fuel is as follows:

• 1 L RON 95 - 2.3 ringgit ($ 0.56);
• 1 L RON 97 - 2.75 ringgit ($ 0.69);
• 1 liter of diesel fuel - 2.3 ringgit ($ 0.56).