Johor Bahru car hires from £19/day

If you're just driving through the city for business purposes, a small, compact car will probably do the job. A hybrid is also a great way to reduce your carbon footprint while driving around. If you want to travel both around the country and to Singapore, a mid-size sedan is a better option.

The speed limit is typically 60 km/h (37 mph) in urban areas, and 90 km/h (56 mph) on rural roads. Malaysia's expressways have a speed limit of 110 km/h (68 mph), but they may be lower in mountainous areas, crosswind areas, or other urban areas. The limits also lower during festive seasons.

The best and safest places to park your car are the parking garages and lots across town, such as the Johor Bahru City Square parking or Sentral parking lot and Sun Parking, both of which are near the main train station. Rates are about 12RM ($2.90) per day. Overnight parking at JB Sentral is also allowed for rates of about 20RM ($4.80) per night. Street parking is free on Sundays.

On average a car hire in Johor Bahru costs £36 per day.

The average price of fuel in Johor Bahru is £1.27 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of fuel costs between £15 and £20, depending on the car size.

Full-size (Perodua Bezza or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Johor Bahru.

Car hire companies onsite at Sultan Ismail Intl airport include keddy by Europcar and Europcar.

Car hire companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Sultan Ismail Intl airport to off-airport locations include keddy by Europcar and Europcar.

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

A Full Size car hire in Johor Bahru costs £33 per day, on average.

An Intermediate car hire in Johor Bahru costs £63 per day, on average.

A Compact car hire in Johor Bahru costs £28 per day, on average.

In Johor Bahru, cars are most frequently hired at Galaxy Asia Car Rental 88, Jalan Wong Ah Fook (1 miles from city centre).

Most car hire providers in Johor Bahru offer insurance but the level of protection can differ substantially. If you're unsure whether to get extra protection for your car hire in Johor Bahru, check out KAYAK's car hire insurance guide.