[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"help-center-article-what-documents-do-i-need-to-rent-a-car-de":3,"help-center-index-de":80},{"slug":4,"cmsSlug":5,"title":6,"preview":7,"categorySlug":8,"updatedAt":9,"sections":10,"cta":79},"what-documents-do-i-need-to-rent-a-car","help-center-what-documents-do-i-need-to-rent-a-car","What documents do I need to rent a car?","Find out the documents to rent a car in Malaysia, including driving licence requirements, IC or passport, IDP rules, and pickup checklist.","documents-requirements",1785456000000,[11,14,16,23,25,27,33,35,37,39,41,43,45,47,49,51,54,56,58],{"kind":12,"html":13},"prose","\u003Cp>Planning to rent a car in Malaysia and not sure what to bring? This guide explains the documents needed for both Malaysian and foreign drivers, including licence requirements, identification, and what to prepare before you collect your vehicle.\u003C/p>\n",{"kind":12,"html":15},"\u003Ch2>Documents Required Before Pickup\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>Before collecting your rental car, you need to provide documents that confirm your identity and your eligibility to drive. The main documents are:\u003C/p>\n",{"kind":17,"items":18},"list",[19,20,21,22],"Valid driving licence (the driver must be 21 years old or above)","IC (MyKad) or passport","International Driving Permit (IDP), if required","Booking confirmation details",{"kind":12,"html":24},"\u003Cp>All documents must be valid and match the details on your booking. Preparing them early helps make the pickup process smoother.\u003C/p>\n",{"kind":12,"html":26},"\u003Ch2>Driving Licence: Malaysian Drivers\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>Malaysian customers must provide a valid driving licence at pickup. The licence should:\u003C/p>\n",{"kind":17,"items":28},[29,30,31,32],"Be valid for the whole rental period","Have been held for at least 2 years","Belong to the registered driver","Match the booking details",{"kind":12,"html":34},"\u003Cp>Please bring the original driving licence for verification before you receive the vehicle.\u003C/p>\n",{"kind":12,"html":36},"\u003Ch2>Driving Licence: Foreign Drivers\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>Foreign visitors can rent a car in Malaysia if they meet the requirements and provide valid documents. International customers should prepare a valid home country licence held for at least 2 years, a passport, and an International Driving Permit if required. The IDP is used together with the original licence. It does not replace it.\u003C/p>\n",{"kind":12,"html":38},"\u003Ch3>Do you need an International Driving Permit?\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>Whether you need an IDP depends on the country that issued your driving licence.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Licences issued in English\u003C/strong> can usually be used without an IDP. This generally includes licences from Singapore, the United Kingdom, Australia, and New Zealand.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Licences not in English or Malay\u003C/strong> usually require an IDP. This commonly applies to licences from China, Japan, South Korea, Thailand, and Taiwan.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>An IDP translates your licence into a standard format, and does not replace your original licence. If an IDP is required, you must bring both the original physical driving licence and the original physical IDP. Digital copies of an IDP are not accepted.\u003C/p>\n",{"kind":12,"html":40},"\u003Cp>Customers from some countries, including India, Pakistan, and some Arab countries, may have additional requirements. Please contact Agtran before booking to confirm what you need.\u003C/p>\n",{"kind":12,"html":42},"\u003Ch2>IC or Passport\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>Identification confirms the renter's identity, and the name on it should match your booking to avoid delays. Malaysian customers bring their MyKad (IC). Foreign customers bring a valid passport.\u003C/p>\n",{"kind":12,"html":44},"\u003Ch2>If Your Documents Do Not Match\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>Your booking details must match your driving licence and identification. For example, if the name on your booking is different from the name on your licence or passport, Agtran may need to check your information before releasing the vehicle, which can cause delays at pickup. Make sure your details are correct when you book, and if you notice a mistake, contact Agtran before your pickup date to update it.\u003C/p>\n",{"kind":12,"html":46},"\u003Ch2>Minimum Age\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>To rent a car with Agtran, drivers must be 21 years old or above and hold a valid driving licence. Before booking, make sure you meet the age requirement and have your documents ready for verification.\u003C/p>\n",{"kind":12,"html":48},"\u003Cp>Before confirming your booking, it also helps to understand the \u003Ca href=\"DEPOSIT_ARTICLE_URL\">car rental deposit in Malaysia\u003C/a>, including how deposits work, refund timelines, and possible extra charges.\u003C/p>\n",{"kind":12,"html":50},"\u003Ch2>What to Bring at Pickup\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>Preparing your documents before you arrive makes verification faster and reduces the chance of delays. If a required document is missing, expired, or does not match your booking, Agtran may not be able to release the vehicle until it is resolved.\u003C/p>\n",{"kind":52,"html":53},"callout","\u003Ch3>What to bring to pickup\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>Valid driving licence\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>IC or passport\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>International Driving Permit, if required\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>Booking confirmation\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>Any additional documents requested during booking\u003C/li>\n\u003C/ul>\n",{"kind":12,"html":55},"\u003Cp>The registered driver should be present at pickup to complete verification. It also helps to understand \u003Ca href=\"INSURANCE_ARTICLE_URL\">rental car insurance in Malaysia\u003C/a>, including Basic CDW, excess charges, and optional protection, before your trip.\u003C/p>\n",{"kind":12,"html":57},"\u003Cp>When you are ready, browse available cars and book your \u003Ca href=\"KL_RENTAL_URL\">Kuala Lumpur car rental\u003C/a> with Agtran.\u003C/p>\n",{"kind":59,"items":60},"faq",[61,64,67,70,73,76],{"question":62,"answer":63},"What documents do I need to rent a car in Malaysia?","You need a valid driving licence, IC or passport, and an International Driving Permit if required.",{"question":65,"answer":66},"Can foreigners rent a car in Malaysia?","Yes. Foreign visitors can rent a car if they meet the requirements and provide valid driving documents.",{"question":68,"answer":69},"Do I need an International Driving Permit (IDP)?","An IDP may be required depending on the country that issued your licence. Carry it together with your original driving licence.",{"question":71,"answer":72},"Can I collect my rental car without my driving licence?","No. A valid driving licence is required at pickup for verification.",{"question":74,"answer":75},"What should I bring when collecting my Agtran rental car?","Bring your valid driving licence, IC or passport, IDP if required, booking confirmation, and any other requested documents. Bring the original physical documents for verification.",{"question":77,"answer":78},"Are there extra charges when renting a car?","There can be. Depending on your rental, charges such as fuel, late return, delivery or collection, and extra mileage may apply.",null,[81,88,94,100,105,110,116,121,126,131,136,141,147,152,157,162,167,172,177,182,187],{"slug":82,"cmsSlug":83,"title":84,"preview":85,"categorySlug":86,"updatedAt":87},"can-i-extend-my-rental","help-center-can-i-extend-my-rental","Can I extend my rental?","Yes, you can extend your Agtran rental if the car is available. Contact us before your return time, and the cost is confirmed before it is arranged.","booking",1789600000000,{"slug":89,"cmsSlug":90,"title":91,"preview":92,"categorySlug":93,"updatedAt":87},"can-i-rent-without-a-credit-card-updated","help-center-can-i-rent-without-a-credit-card-updated","Can I rent without a credit card?","Yes, you can rent with Agtran without a credit card. A debit card or e-wallet works, and the deposit cannot be paid in cash.","payment-deposit",{"slug":95,"cmsSlug":96,"title":97,"preview":98,"categorySlug":99,"updatedAt":87},"can-i-return-the-car-early","help-center-can-i-return-the-car-early","Can I return the car early, and do I get a refund?","Your Agtran rental covers the full booked period. You can return the car up to 2 hours before your scheduled time, not earlier. How returns work.","pickup-return",{"slug":101,"cmsSlug":102,"title":103,"preview":104,"categorySlug":8,"updatedAt":87},"can-singaporeans-rent-a-car-in-malaysia","help-center-can-singaporeans-rent-a-car-in-malaysia","Can Singaporeans rent a car in Malaysia?","Yes, Singaporeans can rent a car in Malaysia. A Singapore licence is accepted with no IDP needed. Minimum age 20, and licence held for 2 years.",{"slug":106,"cmsSlug":107,"title":108,"preview":109,"categorySlug":86,"updatedAt":87},"can-someone-else-drive-my-rental-car","help-center-can-someone-else-drive-my-rental-car","Can someone else drive my rental car?","Yes, but they must be added as an additional driver first. Agtran rules on extra drivers: requirements, cost, and why only registered drivers are covered.",{"slug":111,"cmsSlug":112,"title":113,"preview":114,"categorySlug":115,"updatedAt":87},"cdw-vs-scdw-explained","help-center-cdw-vs-scdw-explained","CDW vs SCDW: what is the difference?","The difference between CDW and SCDW in Malaysia: CDW is included with up to RM5,000 excess, SCDW is optional from RM45 a day and lowers your excess.","insurance-coverage",{"slug":117,"cmsSlug":118,"title":119,"preview":120,"categorySlug":8,"updatedAt":87},"documents-needed-to-drive-in-malaysia","help-center-documents-needed-to-drive-in-malaysia","Documents needed to drive in Malaysia (for tourists)","Which documents tourists need to drive in Malaysia: passport, driving licence, and an IDP where required. Plus Agtran rental requirements.",{"slug":122,"cmsSlug":123,"title":124,"preview":125,"categorySlug":93,"updatedAt":87},"how-long-does-a-deposit-refund-take-updated","help-center-how-long-does-a-deposit-refund-take-updated","How long does a deposit refund take?","Your Agtran deposit is refunded after you return the car in good condition: 3 to 7 days for most payment methods, and 7 to 20 days for debit cards.",{"slug":127,"cmsSlug":128,"title":129,"preview":130,"categorySlug":99,"updatedAt":87},"how-to-collect-your-car-at-the-airport","help-center-how-to-collect-your-car-at-the-airport","How to collect your car at the airport","How to collect your Agtran rental car at the airport in Malaysia: documents to prepare, where to meet the team, and what to check before you drive away.",{"slug":132,"cmsSlug":133,"title":134,"preview":135,"categorySlug":99,"updatedAt":87},"is-there-a-charge-for-airport-pickup","help-center-is-there-a-charge-for-airport-pickup","Is there an additional charge for airport pickup?","Airport pickup with Agtran is mostly free where we have a branch. Where we deliver to an airport, a fee applies, shown at booking.",{"slug":137,"cmsSlug":138,"title":139,"preview":140,"categorySlug":8,"updatedAt":87},"minimum-age-and-licence-rules-malaysia","help-center-minimum-age-and-licence-rules-malaysia","Minimum age and licence rules for renting a car","The minimum age to rent a car in Malaysia is 21, with a licence held at least 2 years. Agtran rules on age, P and L licences, and new drivers.",{"slug":142,"cmsSlug":143,"title":144,"preview":145,"categorySlug":146,"updatedAt":87},"toll-and-touch-n-go-guide-malaysia","help-center-toll-and-touch-n-go-guide-malaysia","Tolls and Touch n Go for rental cars in Malaysia","How tolls work for rental cars in Malaysia. Agtran does not provide a Touch n Go card, so bring your own. How to pay, card vs RFID, and tourist tips.","during-your-rental",{"slug":148,"cmsSlug":149,"title":150,"preview":151,"categorySlug":115,"updatedAt":9},"what-does-rental-car-insurance-cover","help-center-what-does-rental-car-insurance-cover","What does rental car insurance cover?","Understand rental car insurance in Malaysia: Basic CDW, excess charges, Super CDW, what is not covered, and the steps to take after an accident.",{"slug":153,"cmsSlug":154,"title":155,"preview":156,"categorySlug":146,"updatedAt":87},"what-happens-if-i-get-a-traffic-summons","help-center-what-happens-if-i-get-a-traffic-summons","What happens if I get a traffic summons?","If you get a traffic summons in your Agtran rental, you are responsible for it, plus a RM20 service charge and RM10 Tilang fee, only if a summons occurs.",{"slug":158,"cmsSlug":159,"title":160,"preview":161,"categorySlug":93,"updatedAt":9},"car-rental-deposit-and-charges","help-center-car-rental-deposit-and-charges","What is the deposit, and what extra charges apply?","Learn about the car rental deposit in Malaysia: the amount, the refund process, what the rental price includes, and the extra charges to expect.",{"slug":163,"cmsSlug":164,"title":165,"preview":166,"categorySlug":146,"updatedAt":87},"what-is-the-fuel-policy","help-center-what-is-the-fuel-policy","What is the fuel policy?","Agtran uses a level to level fuel policy: return the car at the fuel level you received it. If returned lower, RM15 per level plus a RM20 service charge.",{"slug":168,"cmsSlug":169,"title":170,"preview":171,"categorySlug":146,"updatedAt":87},"what-is-the-mileage-limit","help-center-what-is-the-mileage-limit","What is the mileage limit for my rental?","Agtran rentals booked directly or through Booking.com have unlimited mileage. Some other platforms may apply a limit. How to check your mileage terms.",{"slug":173,"cmsSlug":174,"title":175,"preview":176,"categorySlug":99,"updatedAt":87},"what-is-the-out-of-hours-pickup-fee","help-center-what-is-the-out-of-hours-pickup-fee","What is the out-of-hours pickup fee?","The out-of-hours pickup fee applies when you collect your Agtran car outside the branch normal hours. The amount varies by branch and is shown at booking.",{"slug":178,"cmsSlug":179,"title":180,"preview":181,"categorySlug":93,"updatedAt":87},"what-payment-methods-do-you-accept-updated","help-center-what-payment-methods-do-you-accept-updated","What payment methods do you accept?","Agtran accepts card, Google Pay, Apple Pay, and e-wallets. The deposit is paid by card or e-wallet and cannot be paid in cash. No credit card needed.",{"slug":183,"cmsSlug":184,"title":185,"preview":186,"categorySlug":146,"updatedAt":87},"what-to-do-after-an-accident","help-center-what-to-do-after-an-accident","What to do after an accident in a rental car","What to do after an accident in an Agtran rental car: stay safe, call 999 if needed, contact us before arranging anything, and get a police report.",{"slug":188,"cmsSlug":189,"title":190,"preview":191,"categorySlug":93,"updatedAt":87},"why-is-my-deposit-still-pending","help-center-why-is-my-deposit-still-pending","Why is my deposit still pending?","A pending deposit after returning your Agtran rental is usually just bank processing time. Most methods take 3 to 7 days, debit cards 7 to 20 days."]