To rent with XQ Car in Langkawi you must be **23–65**, hold a valid driving licence for **at least one year**, present passport or MyKad, and provide a **credit card** for the refundable security deposit or pre-authorisation. Have **physical documents** at handover — softcopies alone can stall Door 3 or jetty pickup.
Quick checklist
- Age 23–65 (operator rule per rental agreement)
- Licence held ≥1 year
- Passport or MyKad + driving licence (physical cards)
- Credit card for deposit — debit cards not accepted
- International Driving Permit (IDP) when your home licence needs one (see table below)
Licence notes by traveller origin
| Origin | Practical preparation |
|---|---|
| Malaysia | Valid Malaysian licence + MyKad |
| Singapore / Brunei | Home licence commonly accepted for short stays; bring the physical card. Softcopy acceptance at the counter needs confirmation — when unsure, carry an IDP |
| India | Home licence plus an International Driving Permit (1949 Geneva) is the safe default; both must match your passport name |
| UK / EU / other Europe | Home licence plus IDP if the licence is not clearly readable in English Latin script, or if your issuing country is not commonly recognised for short tourist rentals |
| Australia / New Zealand | English-language licences are usually straightforward; an IDP still removes debate |
Malaysia recognises IDPs under the 1949 Geneva Convention framework for visitors. For official visitor guidance, see JPJ foreign driving licence information (accessed 2026-07-24). Carry the IDP with the original licence — one without the other is not enough. Final acceptance sits with the pickup team against current JPJ visitor practice; when your paperwork is unusual, message us before travel.
Deposit and payment
A credit-card pre-authorisation or refundable deposit covers damage excess risk and fuel differences. Debit cards are not accepted for deposit. You can pay the rental online (card / FPX where offered) or at pickup in approved cases. Deposit release after return follows your card issuer’s timeline — see rental agreement for operator terms.
Cover before you drive
Statutory third-party cover is included; optional CDW and the excess amount appear only when shown at booking. Read insurance explained before pickup.
Second drivers and child seats
Add a second driver at booking for RM20 (flat add-on in current pricing). They must meet the same age and licence rules and present documents at pickup. A child seat is RM30 per booking when available — see child seat guide.
Pickup after documents clear
Airport: Door 3 guide. Ferry: Kuah Jetty guide. Still deciding transport mode? Rental vs Grab. After you are eligible, match dates to the season calendar in cheap tips.
Ready to book? Choose your pickup location at checkout on XQ Car once documents are sorted.
Book from RM 70/day · free airport delivery