[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"help-center-article-minimum-age-and-licence-rules-malaysia-zh":3,"help-center-index-zh":68},{"slug":4,"cmsSlug":5,"title":6,"preview":7,"categorySlug":8,"updatedAt":9,"sections":10,"cta":67},"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.","documents-requirements",1789600000000,[11,14,16,18,20,22,24,26,33,35,37,39,41,48,50,60,62,65],{"kind":12,"html":13},"prose","\u003Cp>To rent a car with Agtran, drivers must be 21 years old or above and must have held a valid driving licence for at least 2 years. Meeting the age requirement alone is not enough: your driving experience, measured by how long you have held your licence, also has to meet the requirement.\u003C/p>\n",{"kind":12,"html":15},"\u003Ch2>What Is the Minimum Age to Rent a Car in Malaysia?\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>To rent a car with Agtran, drivers must be 21 years old or above. Make sure you meet the minimum age before booking, and be ready to provide a valid driving licence and the required identification when collecting the vehicle. If you are close to turning 21, confirm your eligibility with Agtran before booking.\u003C/p>\n",{"kind":12,"html":17},"\u003Ch2>How Long Do I Need to Have My Driving Licence?\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>Agtran requires drivers to have held a valid driving licence for at least 2 years. This means being 21 or above is not the only requirement: the length of time you have held your licence also needs to meet the rental requirement. For example, if you are 25 but have held your licence for only one year, contact Agtran before booking to confirm whether you are eligible to rent.\u003C/p>\n",{"kind":12,"html":19},"\u003Ch2>Can I Rent a Car with a P Licence?\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>If you hold a P (Probationary) Driving Licence, check with Agtran before booking. A P licence is issued to new drivers during the probationary period. Because Agtran requires a driver to have held a valid licence for at least 2 years, a driver with a P licence may not meet the licence-duration requirement. If you have a P licence, contact Agtran with your licence details so the team can confirm whether you are eligible.\u003C/p>\n",{"kind":12,"html":21},"\u003Ch2>Can I Rent a Car with an L Licence?\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>An L (Learner) Driving Licence is for drivers who are still learning to drive. An L licence is not a full driving licence for rental purposes, so you should have a valid full driving licence that meets Agtran's requirements before booking. If you currently hold an L licence, contact Agtran before making a reservation to confirm your eligibility.\u003C/p>\n",{"kind":12,"html":23},"\u003Ch2>What If I Have Held My Licence for Less Than 2 Years?\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>If you have held your driving licence for less than 2 years, you may not meet Agtran's standard licence requirement, and this applies even if you are already 21 or above. For example, a driver who is 21 or older but has held a licence for only one year should contact Agtran to confirm eligibility before booking. If you are unsure, it is better to check with us before making a reservation.\u003C/p>\n",{"kind":12,"html":25},"\u003Ch2>What Documents Do I Need?\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>When collecting your rental vehicle, prepare the required physical documents. Depending on your circumstances, these may include:\u003C/p>\n",{"kind":27,"items":28},"list",[29,30,31,32],"A valid driving licence","A passport or identification document","An International Driving Permit (IDP), if required","Your booking confirmation",{"kind":12,"html":34},"\u003Cp>For foreign drivers, whether an IDP is required depends on the language of the licence. If your licence is in English or Malay, an IDP is not required by Agtran. If your licence is in another language, an IDP is required together with your original driving licence. Always bring the original physical documents. For more, see our guide on the \u003Ca href=\"DOCUMENTS_ARTICLE_URL\">documents you need to rent a car\u003C/a>.\u003C/p>\n",{"kind":12,"html":36},"\u003Ch2>What If My Driving Licence Is Not in English or Malay?\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>Foreign drivers with a driving licence that is not written in English or Malay need to provide a valid International Driving Permit (IDP) together with their original driving licence. The IDP is a supporting document and does not replace your original licence. Before travelling to Malaysia, check your documents and make sure you have the correct ones ready for pickup. You can read more in our guide on whether \u003Ca href=\"FOREIGNERS_ARTICLE_URL\">foreigners can rent a car in Malaysia\u003C/a>.\u003C/p>\n",{"kind":12,"html":38},"\u003Ch2>Can a New Driver Rent a Car in Malaysia?\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>New drivers should check both the age requirement and the licence-duration requirement before booking. Meeting the minimum age alone does not automatically mean you meet the requirements: Agtran requires drivers to be at least 21 years old and to have held a valid driving licence for at least 2 years. If you recently obtained your licence, contact Agtran before booking to confirm your eligibility.\u003C/p>\n",{"kind":12,"html":40},"\u003Ch2>What Should I Check Before Booking?\u003C/h2>\n",{"kind":27,"items":42},[43,44,45,46,47],"Age: you must be 21 years old or above.","Licence duration: you should have held your valid driving licence for at least 2 years.","Licence type: make sure you have a valid full driving licence. If you have an L or P licence, contact Agtran to confirm eligibility before booking.","Documents: prepare your passport or identification and your driving licence. Foreign drivers should also check whether an IDP is required.","Booking details: make sure the driver's details match the information provided for the booking.",{"kind":12,"html":49},"\u003Ch2>Minimum Age and Licence Checklist\u003C/h2>\n",{"kind":27,"items":51},[52,53,54,55,56,57,58,59],"I am 21 years old or above","I have held my driving licence for at least 2 years","I have a valid full driving licence","I have my original physical driving licence","I have my passport or identification document","I have an IDP if required","My booking details are correct","I have checked Agtran's rental requirements",{"kind":12,"html":61},"\u003Ch2>What If I Am Not Sure Whether I Am Eligible?\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>If you are unsure whether your age, licence type, or licence duration meets Agtran's requirements, contact us before booking. This is particularly important if you have recently obtained your licence, you have a P or L licence, you have held your licence for less than 2 years, you are an international driver, or your licence is not in English or Malay. Providing your licence details in advance lets Agtran confirm the applicable requirements before your pickup date.\u003C/p>\n",{"kind":63,"html":64},"callout","\u003Ch3>Quick summary\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>Minimum age: 21 years old\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>Licence duration: held for at least 2 years\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>A valid full driving licence is required\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>P licence: contact us to confirm eligibility\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>L licence: not accepted as a full driving licence\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>Foreign licence: English or Malay accepted without an IDP, other languages require an IDP\u003C/li>\n\u003C/ul>\n",{"kind":12,"html":66},"\u003Cp>Ready to rent a car in Malaysia? Check your eligibility, prepare your documents, choose your pickup location, and \u003Ca href=\"BOOKING_URL\">browse our available vehicles\u003C/a> before making your booking.\u003C/p>\n",null,[69,74,80,85,91,97,102,107,113,118,123,128,133,138,139,145,151,156,161,166,171,176,181,186,191,196],{"slug":70,"cmsSlug":71,"title":72,"preview":73,"categorySlug":8,"updatedAt":9},"can-foreigners-rent-a-car-in-malaysia","help-center-can-foreigners-rent-a-car-in-malaysia","Can foreigners rent a car in Malaysia?","Yes, foreigners can rent a car in Malaysia. Agtran requirements for foreign drivers: passport, licence, IDP, minimum age, and documents to bring.",{"slug":75,"cmsSlug":76,"title":77,"preview":78,"categorySlug":79,"updatedAt":9},"can-i-add-a-child-seat","help-center-can-i-add-a-child-seat","Can I add a child seat or baby seat?","Yes, you can add a child seat (baby seat) to your Agtran rental as an optional extra at booking. The seat is ready in the car at handover.","booking",{"slug":81,"cmsSlug":82,"title":83,"preview":84,"categorySlug":79,"updatedAt":9},"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.",{"slug":86,"cmsSlug":87,"title":88,"preview":89,"categorySlug":90,"updatedAt":9},"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":92,"cmsSlug":93,"title":94,"preview":95,"categorySlug":96,"updatedAt":9},"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":98,"cmsSlug":99,"title":100,"preview":101,"categorySlug":8,"updatedAt":9},"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":103,"cmsSlug":104,"title":105,"preview":106,"categorySlug":79,"updatedAt":9},"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":108,"cmsSlug":109,"title":110,"preview":111,"categorySlug":112,"updatedAt":9},"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":114,"cmsSlug":115,"title":116,"preview":117,"categorySlug":96,"updatedAt":9},"do-i-return-the-car-to-the-same-location","help-center-do-i-return-the-car-to-the-same-location","Do I need to return the car to the same location?","No, you do not always return your Agtran car to the same spot. We can collect from your hotel, and a different city is possible as a one way rental.",{"slug":119,"cmsSlug":120,"title":121,"preview":122,"categorySlug":8,"updatedAt":9},"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":124,"cmsSlug":125,"title":126,"preview":127,"categorySlug":90,"updatedAt":9},"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":129,"cmsSlug":130,"title":131,"preview":132,"categorySlug":96,"updatedAt":9},"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":134,"cmsSlug":135,"title":136,"preview":137,"categorySlug":96,"updatedAt":9},"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":4,"cmsSlug":5,"title":6,"preview":7,"categorySlug":8,"updatedAt":9},{"slug":140,"cmsSlug":141,"title":142,"preview":143,"categorySlug":144,"updatedAt":9},"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":146,"cmsSlug":147,"title":148,"preview":149,"categorySlug":8,"updatedAt":150},"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.",1785456000000,{"slug":152,"cmsSlug":153,"title":154,"preview":155,"categorySlug":112,"updatedAt":150},"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":157,"cmsSlug":158,"title":159,"preview":160,"categorySlug":144,"updatedAt":9},"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":162,"cmsSlug":163,"title":164,"preview":165,"categorySlug":90,"updatedAt":150},"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":167,"cmsSlug":168,"title":169,"preview":170,"categorySlug":144,"updatedAt":9},"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":172,"cmsSlug":173,"title":174,"preview":175,"categorySlug":144,"updatedAt":9},"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":177,"cmsSlug":178,"title":179,"preview":180,"categorySlug":96,"updatedAt":9},"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":182,"cmsSlug":183,"title":184,"preview":185,"categorySlug":90,"updatedAt":9},"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":187,"cmsSlug":188,"title":189,"preview":190,"categorySlug":144,"updatedAt":9},"what-should-i-know-during-my-rental","help-center-what-should-i-know-during-my-rental","What should I know during my rental?","Your Agtran rental explained: fuel policy, mileage allowance, tolls and Touch n Go, adding a driver, and what to do in an accident in Malaysia.",{"slug":192,"cmsSlug":193,"title":194,"preview":195,"categorySlug":144,"updatedAt":9},"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":197,"cmsSlug":198,"title":199,"preview":200,"categorySlug":90,"updatedAt":9},"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."]