Scooter and Motorbike Rental in Malaysia - Kota Kinabalu, etc.

• Kajang (Selangor)
• Seberang Perai (Penang)
• Subang Jaya (Selangor)
• Klang (Selangor)
• Johor Bahru (Johor)
• Shah Alam (Selangor)
• George Town (Penang)
• Petaling Jaya (Selangor)
• Selayang (Selangor)
• Ipoh (Perak)
• Seremban (Negeri Sembilan)
• Iskandar Puteri (Johor)
• Kuantan (Pahang)
• Sungai Petani (Kedah)
• Ampang Jaya (Selangor)
• Kota Kinabalu (Sabah)
• Malacca City (Melaka)
• Sandakan (Sabah)
• Alor Setar (Kedah)
• Tawau (Sabah)
• Batu Pahat (Johor)
• Kota Bharu (Kelantan)
• Kuala Terengganu (Terengganu)
• Kuching (Sarawak)
• Sepang (Selangor)
• Kulim (Kedah)
• Muar (Johor)
• Pasir Gudang (Johor)
• Kuala Langat (Selangor)
• Kulai (Johor)
• Kangar (Perlis)
• Kuala Selangor (Selangor)
• Padawan (Sarawak)

How to Rent

You'll need:
- A copy of your passport (the original cannot be kept);
- A national driver's license + an International Driving Permit (IDP);
- Cash or card for payment and a deposit (50-200 MYR).

Cost:
- Scooters (100-125 cc): from 60-90 MYR/day;
- Motorcycles (150-200 cc): from 100-150 MYR/day.

Discounts are available for long-term rentals (weekly or longer).

What to See

1. Langkawi:
- Dataran Lang (Eagle Square);
- Pulau Payar Marine Park;
- Gunung Raya Mountain (sunset from above).

2. Penang:
- Georgetown (colonial architecture);
- Penang Hill (city panoramas);
- temples and street graffiti.

3. Kuala Lumpur and its environs:
- Batu Caves;
- Putrajaya (modern architecture);
- suburbs with tropical forests.

4. Cameron Highlands:
- tea plantations;
- mountain serpentines (for experienced drivers only).

Key things to know

- Driving is on the left. Drive on a quiet street for the first 15 minutes to get used to it.
- Helmets are required (for both driver and passenger);
- Check brakes, headlights, and tire treads before driving;
- Avoid driving in the rain (slippery roads).
- Fuel is cheap (≈2.05 MYR/liter), and gas stations are ubiquitous.
- Parking - there are designated parking spaces in tourist areas, but restrictions may apply in city centers.
- Insurance - check what's covered (off-roading is often not covered).
- Documents - always carry your IDP and a copy of the rental agreement.

Tips

- Book in advance during peak season (December–February).
- Take photos or videos of any damage to the scooter before renting.
- Use offline maps.
- Bring a raincoat and sunscreen.
- For mountain roads, choose a scooter with good traction.