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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 car hire in Kota Kinabalu, book about 81 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around Rp 458,866, which is about 1,379,945% cheaper than the typical rate.
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
10.0
Avis
8.0
Agtran
8.0
Europcar
8.0
What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Kota Kinabalu?
The cheapest month to hire a car in Kota Kinabalu is February, when you can expect to pay Rp 491,642/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Kota Kinabalu is January (Rp 573,582/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
Rp 573,582
February
Rp 491,642
March
Rp 540,806
April
Rp 540,806
May
Rp 573,582
June
Rp 573,582
July
Rp 540,806
August
Rp 540,806
September
Rp 508,030
October
Rp 540,806
November
Rp 557,194
December
Rp 557,194
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.
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 14 September 2025.
KK Rent A Car
31 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
10.0
Comfort
10.0
Overall
10.0
Pick-up/drop-off
10.0
Value
10.0
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
Europcar
3 reviews•2 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
8.6
Comfort
9.0
Overall
8.0
Pick-up/drop-off
8.0
Value
8.6
keddy by Europcar
3 locations
Sixt
2 locations
Pacific
1 location
Prima Odyssey
1 location
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 14 September 2025.
How much does it cost to hire a car in Kota Kinabalu for a week from keddy by Europcar?
Hiring a car in Kota Kinabalu for a week can be a great option for travel. keddy by Europcar, the most popular car hire company for this area, offers hire cars for around Rp 3,225,828/week on average.
Can I rent a car for a month in Kota Kinabalu?
Yes, renting a vehicle in Kota Kinabalu for a month is certainly possible.