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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 454,989, which is about 1,358,073% 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). Europcar (rated 8.0/10 with 3 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.
KK Rent A Car
10.0
Europcar
8.0
Agtran
8.0
Avis
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 487,488/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Kota Kinabalu is January (Rp 584,985/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 584,985
February
Rp 487,488
March
Rp 536,237
April
Rp 536,237
May
Rp 568,736
June
Rp 568,736
July
Rp 536,237
August
Rp 552,486
September
Rp 503,737
October
Rp 552,486
November
Rp 552,486
December
Rp 552,486
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 26 August 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
Europcar
3 reviews•2 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
8.6
Comfort
9.0
Overall
8.0
Pick-up/drop-off
8.0
Value
8.6
Agtran
1 location
Overview
Cleanliness
8.0
Comfort
8.0
Overall
8.0
Pick-up/drop-off
8.0
Value
8.0
Avis
1 location
keddy by Europcar
3 locations
Sixt
2 locations
Green Matrix
3 locations
Hawk
3 locations
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 26 August 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 3,198,570/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.