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TRAVEL GUIDES
How to Pay Tolls in Malaysia with a Rental Car: Touch ‘n Go Guide for Tourists
Malaysia’s highways are some of the best in Southeast Asia, but they’re cashless. If it’s your first time driving here, tolls can be confusing. This guide explains everything you need to know before you leave KLIA.
Malaysian Highways Are Cashless
You can’t pay tolls with cash. Most drivers pay with:
- Touch ’n Go card: tap at the toll gate
- RFID: a sticker on the windscreen linked to the Touch ’n Go eWallet
Some toll plazas also accept debit or credit cards, but not all, so don’t rely on it.
Getting a Touch ’n Go Card
- Ask our counter staff when you collect your car
- Cards can also be bought at convenience stores and petrol stations
- Top up at petrol stations, convenience stores or ATMs
How to Use It at the Toll Plaza
- Choose a Touch ’n Go lane (not RFID-only lanes)
- Slow down and stop at the reader
- Tap your card and wait for the barrier to open
- Make sure you tap the same card at entry and exit on closed toll highways
What If My Balance Is Too Low?
The barrier won’t open. Don’t reverse. Press the help button or follow the toll staff’s instructions. Always keep enough balance before long drives.
Tips for First-Time Drivers
- Keep your card on the dashboard so it’s easy to reach
- Top up before long trips like Penang or Genting
- Don’t enter RFID-only lanes without an RFID tag
- Waze shows toll routes and lets you avoid them if you want
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I pay tolls with cash in Malaysia?
No. Highways are cashless. Use a Touch ’n Go card or RFID.
Where do I get a Touch ’n Go card?
Ask our counter staff when you collect your car, or buy one at convenience stores and petrol stations.
Where can I top up?
At petrol stations, convenience stores and some ATMs.
What if I go through an RFID lane by mistake?
Don’t reverse. Use the help button or follow the toll staff’s instructions.
Book Your Car at KLIA
Pick up your car at KLIA Terminal 1 or klia2 and explore Peninsular Malaysia at your own pace.