Tips for driving your rental car in Malaysia
If you're travelling to Malaysia, a rental car is the best way to reach all the spots this country has to offer. Malaysia is a very interesting country to explore and its capital city Kuala Lumpur counts 1381830 inhabitants. In Kuala Lumpur hosts 4.7% of the entire country's population, which counts over 29630000 inhabitants. In Malaysia the language spoken most widespread is Bahasa Malaysia but people also speak English. The time zone in Malaysia is GMT+08:00 so make sure you adjust your watch at landing. We suggest adjusting your watch before take-off to help conquer jetlag! The electric plug type in Malaysia is G and the electric voltage is 240 V, so it could be a good idea to bring an adapter with you to protect your devices' lifetime. The calling code in Malaysia is +60, make sure you note this down as it can come useful at times.
More travel information about Malaysia
With a fuel cost in Malaysia averaging at 0.62 USD, driving around the country won't break the bank. Malaysia shares its land borders with Brunei, Indonesia and Thailand, which mean there are plenty of road trip options for travellers wishing to explore a little further. Before crossing any border, please make sure that this is in line with the terms and conditions of your car rental as these might vary according to the supplier you rent your car from. The roads stretch for 144403, 1821 of which motorways, which ranks Malaysia as the 35th country in the world with the longest road system. This amount of road will let you drive across the country and discover its wonders, secret spots and the delicious local tastes. Please note that in Malaysia there is a Left-hand traffic law - it's important to know that the currency is the Malaysian ringgit (MYR). Speed limits in town are 50-70 km/h and on motorways they are 110 km/h. Bear in mind that in Malaysia, speaking on the phone while driving isn't allowed therefore we recommend caution at any time.
UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Malaysia
Malaysia boasts four UNESCO sites which confirm this country's important heritage. Those who visit this country for leisure certainly can't miss these spots. The top UNESCO sites are: Kinabalu Park (natural) and Gunung Mulu National Park (natural).