Car Rental in Melaka: 2 Companies with Local Pickups
Car rental in Melaka is worth it if you want to go beyond the walkable UNESCO core around Jonker Street and the Stadthuys: Ayer Keroh, the Klebang coast, Alor Gajah and the beaches of Tanjung Bidara are spread out and poorly served by buses. Melaka (often spelt Malacca in English) has no ETS train station in the city; rail passengers arrive at Pulau Sebang/Tampin on the state border, about 40 to 50 minutes away by road, and most buses stop at Melaka Sentral.
This guide covers 2 car rental companies in Melaka that we checked in October 2026 on their own websites. Hertz, Avis and Mayflower do not list a Melaka branch on their Malaysian sites, so if you prefer an international brand, collect a car at KLIA and drive down (about 1 hour 30 minutes); see our Selangor car rental guide for the airport desks. Prices are in Malaysian Ringgit (RM).
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Car Rental in Melaka City
Melaka Car Rental
Melaka Car Rental says it has been operating since 2018 under MOTAC tour vehicle licence 12506, from an office at 52 Jalan Cempaka 1 in Taman Seri Cempaka, directly across the road from the Melaka Sentral bus terminal. Its counter hours are 8 am to 10 pm, with late handovers by arrangement, and bookings are taken on WhatsApp at +60 19-980 0959. The same operator also trades as LINKFOX for handovers at the Pulau Sebang/Tampin ETS station.
Its published daily rates in October 2026 start at RM120 for one or two days and RM90 a day for three days or more in a Perodua Axia, RM135 a day for a Myvi and RM180 for a seven-seat Perodua Alza on longer rentals. The security deposit is RM100 for economy cars and RM300 for MPVs and SUVs, refunded within 3 to 4 working days, and the mileage allowance is 300 km a day. Handover is free at Melaka Sentral; delivery to hotels in Bandar Hilir and Jonker or to Melaka Airport is charged by distance.
WAHDAH
WAHDAH is a Malaysian app and web-based rental company whose company address is in Taman Muzaffar Height, Ayer Keroh. For Melaka it lists free delivery to a WAHDAH Mini Hub, a pickup point at The Shore and Melaka International Airport (MKZ), plus handovers at Melaka Sentral, the ICQ international ferry terminal and hotels such as Hatten Hotel, DoubleTree by Hilton, Holiday Inn, Swiss Garden and Casa del Rio.
WAHDAH quotes an average of RM135 a day for a sedan in Melaka and RM255 a day for an MPV. Cars are handed over at a meeting point rather than a staffed desk, so read the handover instructions in your booking and keep your phone on after you land or step off the bus. Check the deposit and fuel terms before you pay.
Driving Tips for Car Rental in Melaka
Lesen dan Permit Memandu Antarabangsa
Tourists can drive in Malaysia on a valid foreign licence for up to 90 days. If your licence is not in English, carry an International Driving Permit (IDP) or a certified English translation; ASEAN licence holders do not need an IDP. Singapore licence holders can drive on their own licence.
Book ahead, especially at weekends
Melaka fills up with visitors from Kuala Lumpur and Singapore on weekends and school holidays, and local firms hand cars over by appointment rather than from a stocked desk. Book at least a day ahead and send your bus, train or flight arrival time.
Peer-to-peer rental
TREVO, a Malaysian peer-to-peer car sharing app, lists Melaka among its cities, with private owners renting out their own cars. Check the app for driver eligibility and insurance before booking, particularly if you hold a foreign licence.
Parking in the old town
The streets around Jonker Walk, Jalan Hang Jebat and the Stadthuys are narrow and busy, especially on Friday to Sunday nights when Jonker Walk is closed to traffic for the night market. Park in a mall or public car park in Bandar Hilir and walk in, and pay for street parking where signs require it.
Tol dan Touch 'n Go
The North-South Expressway (E2) reaches Melaka at the Ayer Keroh, Simpang Ampat and Jasin exits and is fully cashless. Pay with a Touch 'n Go card, an RFID tag or a contactless Visa or Mastercard where accepted, and ask the rental company which one the car is set up for.
Harga petrol untuk warga asing
Malaysians pay a subsidised price for RON95 under the BUDI95 scheme, verified by MyKad. Foreign visitors pay the unsubsidised market price, which is revised weekly. Return the car with the fuel level stated in your agreement.
Car Rental in Melaka: Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a Hertz or Avis office in Melaka?
No Melaka branch is listed on the Hertz Malaysia or Avis Malaysia websites in October 2026. Their nearest desks for most visitors are at KLIA and klia2 in Sepang, about 1 hour 30 minutes from Melaka by road.
Can I pick up a rental car at Melaka Sentral?
Yes. Melaka Car Rental has its office directly across the road from Melaka Sentral and hands cars over there for free, and WAHDAH lists Melaka Sentral as a pickup point. Book ahead so the car is ready when your bus arrives.
Can I rent a car at Melaka International Airport?
There is no staffed rental desk listed for the airport, but WAHDAH offers free delivery to Melaka International Airport (MKZ) and Melaka Car Rental will bring a car to arrivals for a distance-based charge. Arrange the handover before you fly.
How much does car rental in Melaka cost?
In October 2026 Melaka Car Rental published rates from RM90 a day for a Perodua Axia on rentals of three days or more (RM120 a day for one or two days), and WAHDAH quoted RM135 a day for a sedan and RM255 for an MPV.
Do I need a car in Melaka?
Not for the old town: Jonker Street, the Stadthuys, A Famosa and the river are close together and best explored on foot or by trishaw. A car is useful for Ayer Keroh, the coast at Klebang and Tanjung Bidara, and day trips around Melaka state.