Kota Kinabalu Airport

Cheap Car Rentals in Kota Kinabalu Airport from $49

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car hire in Kota Kinabalu Airport with a pick-up date of 9/8 and drop-off date of 19/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of hire. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Popular car types in Kota Kinabalu Airport

Explore the most popular car models available for hire in Kota Kinabalu Airport and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 10 June 2026.

There are 19 hire agencies servicing Kota Kinabalu Airport. These agencies, altogether, have 61 hire locations available. Need an affordable hire? small car is the cheapest car type to hire at Kota Kinabalu Airport with prices from $49 a day in the previous 7-day period. Here are 5 car types you can hire at Kota Kinabalu Airport:

Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

Intermediate

Intermediate

Full-size

Full-size

Passenger van

Passenger van

Standard SUV

Standard SUV

Best car rental deals found at Kota Kinabalu Airport

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hire deals in Kota Kinabalu Airport. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect hire option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in Kota Kinabalu Airport with an average daily rate of $97. Data was last updated on 10 June 2026.
Peugeot 308$49/day
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Peugeot 308
Kia Rio$68/day
2
4
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A/C
Kia Rio
Ford Falcon$66/day
5
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A/C
Ford Falcon

Cheapflights insights for Kota Kinabalu Airport car rentals

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

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

To get the best deal on a rental car at Kota Kinabalu Airport, book about 84 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around $50, which is about 23% cheaper than the typical rate.

What is the best car hire company at Kota Kinabalu Airport?

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

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

Planning to hire a car at Kota Kinabalu Airport? November is the cheapest month, costing about $57 per day. In contrast, August is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of $79. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

$70

February

$70

March

$74

April

$67

May

$69

June

$72

July

$72

August

$79

September

$65

October

$60

November

$57

December

$65

What car do most people hire at Kota Kinabalu Airport?

Full-size cars (Perodua Bezza or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Kota Kinabalu Airport. Economy cars (Perodua Bezza or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Mini cars (Perodua Axia or similar).

Which car hire company has the most locations at Kota Kinabalu Airport?

At Kota Kinabalu Airport, Green Matrix, GREEN MOTION , Mayflower, and Sixt have 2 locations, more than any other rental company in the area.

Top rental agencies in Kota Kinabalu Airport

Explore the leading car hire agencies in Kota Kinabalu Airport known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Kota Kinabalu Airport. Reviews were last updated on 10 June 2026.

KK Rent A Car

1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

10.0

Sixt

2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

10.0

Europcar

8.8
Very Good
3 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

8.8

Comfort

9.2

Overall

8.8

Pick-up/drop-off

9.2

Value

8.8

Avis

1 location

Agtran

1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Pick-up/drop-off

8.0

Value

8.0

keddy by Europcar

1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

7.3

Comfort

6.3

Overall

6.6

Pick-up/drop-off

6.6

Value

6.3

Hawk

1 location

Hertz

1 location

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Kota Kinabalu Airport, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 10 June 2026.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found at Kota Kinabalu Airport?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under $51/day when booking a car hire at Kota Kinabalu Airport. The absolute best deal a user found was for $37/day from GREEN MOTION , booked on Jun. 8.

  • Which car hire providers are at Kota Kinabalu Airport?

    There are 5 car rental providers located at Kota Kinabalu Airport. The following companies can be found near the Kota Kinabalu Airport car rental counter:KK Rent A Car (10.0)Sixt (10.0)Europcar (8.8)Agtran (8.0)Suria Car Rental (7.3)

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

    GREEN MOTION offers hire cars at Kota Kinabalu Airport for about $299 per week on average.

  • Can I rent a car for a month at Kota Kinabalu Airport?

    Yes, you can rent a car for a month at Kota Kinabalu Airport check Cheapflights for the latest prices and car type availability.

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

    Typically, a monthly car rental at Kota Kinabalu Airport can be found for $1,282. You can find car rental deals to be on average $43 a day.

Car rentals by fuel type in Kota Kinabalu Airport

Browse car rentals by fuel type in Kota Kinabalu Airport. Currently, Petrol/Diesel cars are the cheapest to rent in Kota Kinabalu Airport. Deals were last updated on 10 June 2026.

Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Kota Kinabalu Airport. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Petrol/Diesel being the cheapest ($25+).

Hybrid

Hybrid

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

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