Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in Kota Kinabalu. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 4 November 2026.
Most popular company | GREENMOTION |
|---|---|
Price of petrol per litre | $1.89 |
Average price per day | $61 |
Cheapest price per day | $46 |
At $46/day, small car is the cheapest car type available for hire in Kota Kinabalu in the past week. Out of 20 car hire agencies operating in Kota Kinabalu, there are, in total, 62 hire locations. View below for 5 offered car types:
Economy
$51+
Compact
$46+
People mover
$88+
Standard SUV
$117+
Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Kota Kinabalu, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.
January
$59
February
$61
March
$62
April
$61
May
$62
June
$75
July
$75
August
$73
September
$57
October
$57
November
$68
December
$68
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Pacific
Prima Odyssey
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Kota Kinabalu, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 4 November 2026.
In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under $61/day when booking a car hire in Kota Kinabalu. The absolute best deal a user found was for $41/day from GREEN MOTION , booked on Oct. 31.
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 $317 per week.
Yes, cars are available to be rented out for an entire month in Kota Kinabalu.
Typically, a monthly car rental in Kota Kinabalu can be found for $1,360. You can find car rental deals for $45 a day on average.
For a weekend car hire in Kota Kinabalu, you can expect the average price to be around $0. Usually a Compact hire in Kota Kinabalu is your cheapest weekend car hire option, though you should always check Cheapflights to see if there are other deals on alternative car hire types. If you do opt for hiring a Compact for December, it will cost approximately $0 per day.