Self-drive car hire on Langkawi Island
Rent a Toyota Yaris 1.5 automatic in Langkawi and pick it up at Langkawi International Airport or Kuah Jetty. It is a compact hatchback with five seats and room for two bags, a good size for a small family that prefers a hatchback to a sedan.
Car shown is for illustration purposes only.
Starting at USD 69.02
Price may vary by date and pickup point.
Check availability for the Toyota YarisRent a Toyota Yaris in Langkawi if you need five seats in a compact automatic that is still easy to park. The Yaris is a 1.5-litre petrol hatchback. It lists the same five seats as the Toyota Vios but two bags instead of three, so it suits a family that packs light. Toyota Malaysia official site has the model details. Compared with the four-seat Perodua Myvi, it gives you one extra seat for a higher starting rate.
Seats
5
Luggage
2 bags
Transmission
Automatic
Fuel
Petrol
A day with the Toyota Yaris stays close to the west coast: breakfast near the hotel, the SkyCab, a beach afternoon and dinner, all within short drives.
Morning: Pantai Cenang
Start from your hotel with breakfast on the strip. The Yaris slots into small spaces beside cafes and shops.
Late morning: SkyCab at Oriental Village
The drive from Pantai Cenang takes 20 to 25 minutes. With five seats, a family of four or five goes up together.
Afternoon: beach and lunch
Return to Pantai Cenang for lunch and a swim. Carry valuables with you and keep the two bags out of sight in the boot.
Evening: Kuah town
Allow 30 to 35 minutes to Kuah for dinner, or end the day on the beach and save Kuah for the way to the ferry.
Driver's note
Driver's note: with five people on board, the two-bag limit is the thing to plan around. Soft bags and backpacks use the boot better than rigid suitcases, and Langkawi is easy to do with light luggage.
Two pickup points work for the Toyota Yaris: Langkawi International Airport (LGK) and Kuah Jetty. Select one in the booking form, and tick Return to another location if your departure point is different.
Collect the Toyota Yaris right after you land. Pantai Cenang is about 10 minutes away by road.
Car rental at Langkawi airport →Coming by sea? Collect the Toyota Yaris at Kuah Jetty and reach Pantai Cenang in 30 to 35 minutes.
Kuah Jetty car rental →The Toyota Yaris starts at USD 69.02, which gives it the largest starting rate among these three cars.
Toyota Yaris vs Toyota Vios
At USD 51.13, the Toyota Vios sits USD 17.89 below the Toyota Yaris. Seats and luggage: five seats and three bags for the Toyota Vios, five seats and two bags for the Toyota Yaris. Pick the Toyota Vios for more luggage space and a smaller starting rate.
Toyota Yaris vs Perodua Myvi
Looking at space first, the Perodua Myvi has four seats and two bags, and the Toyota Yaris has five seats and two bags. USD 58.79 is the starting rate for the Perodua Myvi, USD 10.23 lower than the Toyota Yaris. Pick the Perodua Myvi for a smaller starting rate.
Your plans might change the car you need. These pages cover bigger, smaller and more upmarket options, and the Langkawi car rental page lists every car in one place.
Not keen on driving after a flight? Book a private transfer from the airport to your hotel.
Langkawi airport transfer →Prefer to be driven from the ferry? Book a transfer from Kuah Jetty to your hotel.
Kuah Jetty transfer →A small automatic that is easy to park and light on the budget. At USD 38.34, the Perodua Axia sits USD 30.68 below the Toyota Yaris.
Perodua Axia rental in Langkawi →Seven seats at a rate close to the sedans make it the practical group option. The Toyota Avanza starts at USD 61.35, which is USD 7.67 less than the Toyota Yaris.
7-seater car rental in Langkawi →A step up in height and space from the compact cars. The Honda CR-V starts at USD 115.03, which is USD 46.01 more than the Toyota Yaris.
SUV rental in Langkawi →An open-top soft-top for two people who want the roof down on the coast roads. USD 283.75 is the starting rate for the MINI Cooper S Convertible, USD 214.73 higher than the Toyota Yaris.
Convertible car rental in Langkawi →Customers who booked a car in Langkawi through Tripgoasia share their experience.
AG
Amira G.
Family of four · Langkawi airport pickup
★★★★★
Two adults and two kids fitted in the Toyota Yaris with room to spare, and we packed two soft bags. The drive from the airport to Pantai Cenang took about ten minutes. Easy to park outside cafes and shops.
FH
Farid H.
Couple · Kuah Jetty pickup
★★★★★
Collected the Yaris at Kuah Jetty and drove to Pantai Cenang. It is nimble and the automatic gearbox is smooth. We used it for the cable car, Datai and a few beach evenings.
CW
Claire W.
Friends · Langkawi airport pickup
★★★★★
Four friends, backpacks only. The Yaris was the right size, and the fifth seat meant another friend could join us for a day. Air conditioning kept up with the midday sun. Returning the car at the airport was quick.
JT
Jasper T.
Solo traveller · Langkawi airport pickup
★★★★★
I wanted something compact but with a decent back seat for a few guests. The Yaris did that. Clean car, simple booking and an easy return at the airport. Everything matched the listing, which is what I hoped for.
ML
Mei Ling S.
Business traveller · Kuah Jetty pickup
★★★★★
A neat hatchback for two days of meetings around Kuah. Parking was easy, and the handover at the jetty took a few minutes. I would pick it again for a short work trip.
RK
Ravi K.
Parents with two children · Langkawi airport pickup
★★★★★
We kept luggage to two bags and the Yaris coped well. The kids had space in the back, and the 1.5-litre engine was fine on the road to Tanjung Rhu. Pickup at the airport was quick.
You collect it at Langkawi International Airport (LGK). Enter the airport as your pickup location, add your arrival date and time, and search. After landing, the drive to Pantai Cenang takes about 10 minutes and Kuah town about 25 minutes, depending on where your hotel is.
The Yaris lists two bags and the Vios lists three, even though both seat five, according to the Tripgoasia fleet details. If you travel with full suitcases, the Toyota Vios is the better match. With cabin bags and backpacks, the Yaris is enough and easier to park.
The Toyota Yaris seats five people and carries two bags, according to the Tripgoasia fleet details. That is enough for a couple or a small family with cabin bags. The Toyota Vios seats five and carries three bags if you want an alternative for the same dates.
Bring your driving licence and passport, or a MyKad if you are Malaysian. If the licence is not in English or Malay, add an International Driving Permit. Check the latest requirements with the Road Transport Department Malaysia (JPJ) before you leave, since rules can change.
The starting rate is USD 69.02, taken from the Tripgoasia fleet list. Your total changes with the dates you pick, where you collect the car and how many cars are left, so run a search in the booking form before you decide. School holidays and public holidays are worth booking early.
The Toyota Yaris on Tripgoasia is a compact hatchback with five seats and two bags. It has a 1.5-litre petrol engine and an automatic gearbox. If you prefer a sedan boot, look at the Honda City or the Nissan Almera, which both list three bags and start at USD 61.35.
Yes. Use the Return to another location option in the booking form to set a different drop-off. The airport and Kuah Jetty are the main points on Langkawi. For anything else, message the Tripgoasia team on WhatsApp before you book, and they will tell you what is possible.
More than 20 self-drive cars are listed for Langkawi. The three below sit closest to the Toyota Yaris in size or price, and Tripgoasia car rental shows the rest. Prices are starting rates in USD.
Search your dates to see whether the Toyota Yaris is free at the airport or Kuah Jetty.
Tripgoasia, T23 Kuala Melaka Inn, Lot 1922, Jalan Kuala Muda, Padang Matsirat, 07100 Langkawi, Kedah, Malaysia. WhatsApp +60 11-1678 7786. Last updated 8 October 2026.
