Hire a car with a local driver in Langkawi for 4 or 8 hours, or book an airport or jetty transfer. See the cars, the prices from RM60 and how booking works.
Langkawi is easy to enjoy, but not everyone wants to drive on holiday. You may be new to the island, travelling with parents or small children, in Langkawi for a business trip, or you simply want to sit back and look out of the window. A car with a driver in Langkawi solves all of that: a local driver, a comfortable car and one clear price, so you spend your day on the island and not on the road signs.
What is a car with a driver?
You book a car together with its driver for a set number of hours. The driver picks you up at your hotel, the airport or the jetty and takes you wherever you like on the island: waterfalls, beaches, the SkyCab, a restaurant for lunch. You decide the stops and the pace, and the driver waits for you. It is private, so the car is only for your group.
This is different from a normal car rental, where you drive yourself and pay a daily rate, and from a taxi, where you pay for each trip. With a driver you pay one price for the hours you book. See our comparison of car, taxi or Grab in Langkawi if you are still choosing.
Prices and cars
You choose two things: how long you need the driver, and which car fits your group. A full day is 8 hours and a half day is 4 hours. The price is for the whole car and driver, not per person.
| Car | Seats | 8 hours (full day) | 4 hours (half day) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toyota Veloz | 6 | RM380 | RM230 |
| Toyota Innova Zenix | 6 | RM400 | RM250 |
| Hyundai Grand Starex | 7 | RM550 | RM340 |
| Toyota Vellfire | 6 | RM700 | RM400 |
| Toyota Alphard | 6 | RM780 | RM430 |
| Toyota Alphard Executive Lounge | 4 | RM1,100 | RM660 |
These are the standard prices. Peak season days, such as school holidays and public holidays, have their own price, and the page always shows the exact price for your date before you pay. The Innova Zenix suits couples and small families on a budget, the Starex and Vellfire suit larger groups who want space (the Starex seats seven), and the Alphard and the Executive Lounge suit a special occasion, a honeymoon or a business guest.
Airport and jetty transfers
If you only need a ride, book a one-way airport or jetty transfer with a driver who meets you on arrival. The price depends on the car and on where you stay. We split the island into five main areas: Kuah Town and Jetty, Pantai Cenang and Tengah, Pantai Kok and SkyCab, Tanjung Rhu and Four Seasons, and The Datai, and any other place on the island is priced as "Other places in Langkawi". A transfer starts from RM60 in a Toyota Veloz and goes up with the distance and the size of the car. See airport and jetty pickup in Langkawi to know what to expect on arrival. For prices by area, read Langkawi airport transfer: prices, taxi vs private car and Langkawi jetty to hotel transfer. To plan a day, see one day in Langkawi with a private driver.
What is included, and what is not
- Included: the car, a local driver for the hours you book, petrol for your trip around Langkawi island, and pickup and drop-off in Langkawi.
- Not included, and can be added when you book: extra hours, a child or baby seat, a meet-and-greet sign at the airport or jetty, and mineral water with snacks.
- Paid by you: tickets for attractions such as the SkyCab. You can book island hopping and other tours with us too.
Who is it for?
- Couples. A relaxed day of beaches and sunsets without watching the map. The Alphard is a popular choice for a honeymoon: see a honeymoon in Langkawi with a private driver.
- Families. Parents and grandparents can sit together while the driver handles the road. Add a child seat for small ones.
- Business trips. A clean, comfortable car and a driver who is on time.
- First-time visitors. A local driver knows the best stops and the quiet roads, and you do not need to learn the rules of driving in Langkawi.
Route ideas for your day
The driver follows your plan, and these are only ideas to start with.
- Classic route: Kuah town and Dataran Lang (Eagle Square), Oriental Village and the SkyCab, lunch at Pantai Cenang, then a walk on the beach.
- Nature and waterfalls: Telaga Tujuh Waterfalls, Durian Perangin Waterfall, Datai Bay and Tanjung Rhu Beach.
- Beaches and sunset: Tanjung Rhu, Pantai Kok, Pantai Tengah and sunset at Pantai Cenang.
How to book
- Choose 8 hours or 4 hours and a car on the Car with Driver page.
- Pick the date, the pickup time and any extras. The total updates as you go.
- Pay online. Pay in full, or pay a deposit now and the balance later. Your confirmation comes to your email, with the driver's details before your trip.
You can cancel for free up to 24 hours before pickup: message us on WhatsApp and we refund what you paid.
A local driver, a comfortable car and one clear price. Free cancellation up to 24 hours before pickup.
Frequently asked questions
How much is a car with a driver in Langkawi?
A half day of 4 hours starts from RM230 and a full day of 8 hours starts from RM380 in a Toyota Veloz. Bigger and more luxurious cars cost more, and peak season days have their own price. The total is shown before you pay.
Is the price per person?
No. The price is for the whole car and the driver, so more people in the car means a lower cost for each person.
Can I choose where we go?
Yes. The driver follows your plan, so you can mix any stops or change them on the day. The route ideas on the page are only suggestions.
Is petrol included?
Yes. Petrol for your trip around Langkawi island is already in the price. Extras you can add when you book are a child seat, extra hours and other options.
Does the driver speak English?
Yes. Our drivers speak English and Malay.
Can I cancel my booking?
Yes. You can cancel for free up to 24 hours before pickup. Message us on WhatsApp and we refund what you paid. Cancelling later than that is not refunded.
Can the driver collect me from the airport or the jetty?
Yes. Book an airport or jetty transfer, or start any package at the airport or jetty. Add a meet-and-greet sign if you would like the driver to wait for you in the arrival hall.
