Yes, but definitely bring Ringgit. I was robbed with a 1:1 SGD:MYR exchange rate when I bought mine there with SGD. There is no early point (except back in Singapore) to exchange your currency.PNGMK wrote: You need the Malaysian toll card - I'm not sure where I bought mine - it might have been in the immigration complex- put at least RM100 on it if you're driving to KL and back.
zzm9980 wrote:Yes, but definitely bring Ringgit. I was robbed with a 1:1 SGD:MYR exchange rate when I bought mine there with SGD. There is no early point (except back in Singapore) to exchange your currency.PNGMK wrote: You need the Malaysian toll card - I'm not sure where I bought mine - it might have been in the immigration complex- put at least RM100 on it if you're driving to KL and back.
You mentioned Kluang. If it is a one-time thing, I'd advise you to rent car from either JB or Singapore (but first check if the insurance from Singaporean rental car covers Malaysia - I believe there will be one for additional charge). I forgot the actual cost for toll but you will be looking into paying not more than SGD20 between Singapore and Johore. So I think it is alright. Petrol in Malaysia is still cheap enough for that one-time trip.GSM8 wrote:Thanks everyone for your replies, appreciated. I haven't yet decided whether to rent in JB (rental company said they will come and pick up from Malaysia side of checkpoint) or Changi (easy MRT ride but they haven't responded yet about whether their CDW/theft insurance covers Malaysia). Meanwhile, a few useful links I found to add to the info from others above:
1. Overview info from LTA website
http://www.lta.gov.sg/content/ltaweb/en ... apore.html
2. http://www.lta.gov.sg/content/ltaweb/en ... icles.html
- Singapore side toll fees paid in several ways per link above (cash payment incurs $10 admin fee)
- Malaysia side toll fees can be paid in cash or Touch nGo (purchased or topped up with RM next to immigration counter)
3. Current toll fees (Causeway and Tuas; Singapore and Malaysia)
http://www.jackphanginvestment.com/2014 ... ay-vs.html
4. General info relevant to driving rental or foreign registered cars in Singapore
http://www.asia-planet.net/singapore/selfdrive.htm#pass
Do continue to post any additional suggestions on this thread, and I'll do the same once my trip is complete. Thanks
Yes, it is a one time trip. Most likely we'll end up renting in JB as its under $100 for 2 days, and for 4 adults it's comparable to bus+taxi. The rental company at Changi responded that all their cars come fitted with in-vehicle units and renter brings his own cash card. But driving into Malaysia incurs $40/day supplemental insurance. So that option is not worth it. 2 way tolls at causeway and Tuas total to the $20 range you mentioned, exact amounts are in one of the links I posted. Also, I've driven in Malaysia before and familiar with the "driving etiquette". Driving option then allows the flexibility of side trips like Gunung Arong, seeing talked about Iskandar smart city on the way back etc.the lynx wrote:You mentioned Kluang. If it is a one-time thing, I'd advise you to rent car from either JB or Singapore (but first check if the insurance from Singaporean rental car covers Malaysia - I believe there will be one for additional charge). I forgot the actual cost for toll but you will be looking into paying not more than SGD20 between Singapore and Johore. So I think it is alright. Petrol in Malaysia is still cheap enough for that one-time trip.
From personal experience, you can take a direct bus or train to Kluang. And taxi drivers are plenty. All attractions are within short taxi rides (Kluang coffee, Gunung Lambak).
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