Malaysia Embraces RV Travel as Families Seek Cheaper, Flexible Holidays
马来西亚人选择房车度假，追求更便宜、更灵活的旅行方式
Recreational vehicles (RVs), long associated with classic American road trips, are experiencing a strong rise in popularity in Malaysia as families search for more affordable and adventurous ways to travel. The shift comes as holiday costs increase and as the government takes steps to support RV tourism by developing dedicated parks and easing related regulations.
房车在马来西亚越来越受欢迎，许多家庭为了减少假期开支、享受更自由的旅程，开始选择以房车代替酒店。政府也正在建设专门的房车营地，并简化相关规定，进一步推动这一趋势。
This trend mirrors a growing appetite for road-trip and camping holidays across the Asia-Pacific, driven by expanding middle-class populations in places such as China, Australia and Japan. According to industry players, RV sales in Malaysia have climbed sharply over recent years, signalling a lifestyle shift among consumers who want more freedom and flexibility in their vacations.
这种变化与亚太地区更广泛的“公路旅行潮”一致，中国、澳大利亚、日本等地的中产阶级都在推动露营和自驾旅游的发展。业者表示，马来西亚的房车销量在近几年明显增长。
The surge in interest is also reflected in the rental market. Campervan rental companies report demand climbing by as much as 200 per cent, with many families finding that hiring a six-berth vehicle can be cheaper than staying in seaside resorts, especially during peak seasons. The ability to cook meals on board and avoid high seasonal accommodation rates further strengthens the financial appeal.
房车租赁需求同样大幅上升，有业者称租赁量增长达 200%。不少家庭发现，租一辆六人房车比入住海边度假村更划算，还能节省餐饮和旺季住宿费用。
Industry observers believe the Malaysian RV trend is still in its early stages but could expand rapidly if more infrastructure becomes available. As the government works to create RV parks and clarify regulatory requirements, more travellers may be encouraged to explore the country’s coastlines, forests and rural towns on wheels. For now, Malaysians are increasingly discovering that RVs offer not only savings but also a sense of freedom and adventure that traditional holidays often lack.
业内认为，这股房车热才刚开始。如果政府继续完善营地和法规，更多马来西亚人可能会以房车方式探索海岸、森林和乡镇。对许多人来说，房车不仅省钱，也带来传统旅行难以提供的自由与冒险感。
