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Kota Kinabalu car rentals in 2026

Most popular company

GREENMOTION

Price of petrol per litre

$1.63

Average price per day

$71

Cheapest price per day

$54
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Cheapflights insights for Kota Kinabalu car rentals

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 39 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around $51, which is about 39% 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). Sixt (rated 10.0/10) is also highly rated by our users.

KK Rent A Car
KK Rent A Car
10.0
Sixt
Sixt
10.0
Avis
Avis
8.0
Agtran
Agtran
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 September, when you can expect to pay $56/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Kota Kinabalu is June ($73/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

$58

February

$59

March

$61

April

$58

May

$61

June

$73

July

$73

August

$72

September

$56

October

$59

November

$58

December

$65

What car do most people hire in Kota Kinabalu?

Compact cars (Class Compact Crossover, for example) are the most popular in Kota Kinabalu. SUV (Class Economy SUV) and Economy (Class Economy Car) 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 32 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Avis has the second-highest number of locations in Kota Kinabalu at 1.

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Top rental agencies in Kota Kinabalu

KK Rent A Car

32 locations
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Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

10.0

Sixt

2 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

Suria Car Rental

7.3
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1 review•1 location
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Cleanliness

6.6

Comfort

6.6

Overall

7.3

Pick-up/drop-off

6.6

Value

7.3

Pacific

1 location
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Prima Odyssey

1 location
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IX Rental

1 location
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Car rental FAQs

  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Kota Kinabalu?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under $71/day when booking a car hire in Kota Kinabalu. The absolute best deal a user found was for $54/day from GREEN MOTION , booked on Sep. 19.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Kota Kinabalu for a week from GREEN MOTION ?

    GREEN MOTION is a popular option for travellers looking for car hire in Kota Kinabalu. You can expect the average cost of car hire to be about $307 per week.

  • 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.

  • How much does it cost to rent a car in Kota Kinabalu for a month?

    Typically, a monthly car rental in Kota Kinabalu can be found for $1,314. You can find car rental deals for $44 a day on average.

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