Car rental at Langkawi Airport

Langkawi Airport car hire is located in the Arrivals hall of the main terminal. You will find them immediately after you exit the Baggage Reclaim area. It’s a small airport with just one terminal and so it is easy to navigate. Staff there will be able to help you with your vehicle choice and assist in any additional queries you might have. The car collection point is in the main car park just outside the terminal. It’s a short walk from the car hire desks.

People drive on the left in Malaysia and overtake on the right. Most motorways are tolled and in good condition. All passengers need to wear a seatbelt and you will need to carry your passport and driving licence at all times. It’s recommended that tourists stay in the left hand lane of the motorway, which is the slowest lane, unless they have extensive experience of driving in Malaysia. Finding parking in major cities is extremely challenging. Some hotels offer free parking so bear this in mind if you are choosing a hotel.

Since car hires at Langkawi Airport are within the main terminal, where you can enjoy all the amenities of this modern airport. There are staff to assist you, tourist information desks, ATMs, currency exchange desks, cafes and bars, and toilets and baby changing areas.

A car hire at Langkawi Airport will require a valid driving licence for your country of residence, an International Driving Permit, a credit card and your passport. You may also be asked to present your return flight details also, so have these ready when you are at the desks. The minimum age to hire a car is 23 years and you must have held your licence for at least one year already. Some companies impose a maximum age limit of 65 years.

Car rental companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Langkawi airport to off-airport locations include Europcar, Green Matrix, Kasina, keddy by Europcar, and Prima Odyssey.