
Causeway Rental’s car insurance comes in three tiers: Standard, Premium and Platinum, with excess ranging from RM5,000 on Standard to RM0 on Platinum. Compare cover, excess figures, refundable security deposits, and available add-ons.

There is no single best rental car for every family, it depends on how many people are travelling, how much luggage you have, and whether you are mostly city-based or driving between destinations. Compare 5-seat and 7-seat SUVs and MPVs for your Malaysia group trip.

To rent a car with Causeway, non-Malaysian visitors need an original passport plus either an International Driving Permit (IDP) or a valid foreign driving licence, per Causeway's own driver requirements. That is separate from the generic international driving license Malaysia advice most guides repeat, which usually skips how an actual rental company applies the rules.

The best things to do in Johor Bahru range from heritage streets and food markets in the city to waterfalls in Kota Tinggi, beaches in Desaru and food trails in Muar. None of the three day trips are realistic on public transport if you want to see more than one in a day, which is where a rental car earns its keep.

Not every trip needs a big engine or a bigger price tag. Perodua Myvi, Axia and Bezza rentals are among the most practical budget choices in Malaysia, and each model suits a different kind of trip. At Causeway, the Axia starts from RM120 a day, the Bezza from RM140, and the Myvi from RM160, depending on availability at the time of booking. Renting by the month brings the daily rate down further, to RM60, RM70 and RM80 respectively.

The cheapest car rental in Johor Bahru starts from around RM130 a day for a compact hatchback, with sedans from RM180 and larger categories priced by size and features.

A rental car turns a weekend in Johor Bahru from a few hours around City Square into a proper getaway. Instead of relying on buses or ride-hailing, you can explore destinations like Desaru, Kota Tinggi and LEGOLAND at your own pace, with everything packed into one car.

Choosing the right type of car matters more than the car brand when you rent in Johor Bahru. The best pick depends on who is travelling and how far you are going.

Planning a trip to Johor Bahru from Singapore? Renting a car gives you the freedom to travel and explore beyond the usual shopping malls and cafés.

The Toyota Vios is the car most travellers choose when they hire across the border. It seats five, holds a family's luggage, uses little fuel on a long drive, and costs less per day than most cars in its class.