Cheapest time to rent a car in Kota Kinabalu
Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in Kota Kinabalu and save money on your trip. The monthly average price data is based on historical data over the last year and was last updated on 5 June 2025.
January
Rp 586,701
February
Rp 505,215
March
Rp 537,809
April
Rp 537,809
May
Rp 570,404
June
Rp 586,701
July
Rp 570,404
August
Rp 570,404
September
Rp 505,215
October
Rp 570,404
November
Rp 554,106
December
Rp 570,404
Compare available car types for rental in Kota Kinabalu
Compare and contrast the various car types offered for rental in Kota Kinabalu to find the perfect fit for your trip. Price data is based on averages over the last 12 months and was last updated on 5 June 2025.
Small cars | Rp 385,081 - Rp 1,055,247 | |
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All Car Types | Rp 385,081 - Rp 1,253,748 |
To hire a small car in Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia, you would pay an average price of Rp 392,778/day. March is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia (~Rp 385,081/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is January (~Rp 1,055,247/day). In fact, March is about 2% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car hire for Kota Kinabalu. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Kota Kinabalu, hiring a small car saves you 36% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.
To hire a large car in Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia, you would pay an average price of Rp 645,901/day. August is the cheapest month to hire a large car in Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia (~Rp 942,307/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is December (~Rp 2,106,258/day). In fact, August is about 45% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car hire for Kota Kinabalu. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Kota Kinabalu, hiring a large car is 7% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.
Top rental agencies in Kota Kinabalu
Explore the leading car rental agencies in Kota Kinabalu known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car rental companies in Kota Kinabalu. Reviews were last updated on 5 June 2025.
Have a look at the top rental car agencies available in Kota Kinabalu, including KK Rent A Car, Europcar and Agtran. Reviews, pricing info, pickup locations, and other important details are available to aid your decision.
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Avis
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Sixt
Green Matrix
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Car rental FAQs
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Kota Kinabalu, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 5 June 2025.
Can I rent a car for a month in Kota Kinabalu?
Yes, renting a vehicle in Kota Kinabalu for a month is certainly possible.
Car rentals by fuel type in Kota Kinabalu
Browse car rentals by fuel type in Kota Kinabalu. Currently, Petrol/Diesel cars are the cheapest to rent in Kota Kinabalu. Deals were last updated on 5 June 2025.
Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Kota Kinabalu. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Petrol/Diesel being the cheapest (Rp 35+).
Hybrid
Rp 134+
Petrol/Diesel
Rp 35+