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Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Kota Kinabalu, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.

How far in advance should I hire a car in Kota Kinabalu?

To get the best deal on a rental car in Kota Kinabalu, book about 85 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around $47, which is about 42% cheaper than the typical rate.

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What is the best car rental company in Kota Kinabalu?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental company in Kota Kinabalu is KK Rent A Car (rated 10.0/10). Avis (rated 8.0/10) is also highly rated by our users.

KK Rent A Car
KK Rent A Car
10.0
Avis
Avis
8.0
Agtran
Agtran
8.0
Europcar
Europcar
8.0

What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Kota Kinabalu?

The cheapest month to hire a car in Kota Kinabalu is February, when you can expect to pay $52/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Kota Kinabalu is January ($61/day on average). The average daily car hire price for each month is shown below. Keep in mind that prices will vary based on availability, when you book, and the type of car you hire.

January

$61

February

$52

March

$58

April

$58

May

$61

June

$59

July

$58

August

$58

September

$56

October

$58

November

$58

December

$58

What car do most people hire in Kota Kinabalu?

Economy cars (Class Economy Car, for example) are the most popular in Kota Kinabalu. SUV (Honda BR-V) and Passenger van (Nissan Urvan) cars are also often chosen by our users when visiting Kota Kinabalu.

Which car hire company has the most locations in Kota Kinabalu?

KK Rent A Car has 31 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Green Matrix has the second-highest number of locations in Kota Kinabalu at 3.

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Top rental agencies in Kota Kinabalu

Explore the leading car hire agencies in Kota Kinabalu known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Kota Kinabalu. Reviews were last updated on 13 October 2025.

KK Rent A Car

31 locations
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Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

10.0

Avis

1 location
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Agtran

1 location
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Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Pick-up/drop-off

8.0

Value

8.0

Europcar

8.0
Very Good
3 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

8.6

Comfort

9.0

Overall

8.0

Pick-up/drop-off

8.0

Value

8.6

keddy by Europcar

3 locations
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Sixt

2 locations
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Pacific

1 location
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Prima Odyssey

1 location
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Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Kota Kinabalu, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 13 October 2025.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in Kota Kinabalu?

    Yes, cars are available to be rented out for an entire month in Kota Kinabalu.

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