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Kota Kinabalu car rentals in 2026

Most popular company

GREENMOTION

Price of petrol per litre

Rp 16,760.77

Average price per day

Rp 1,116,443

Cheapest price per day

Rp 520,387
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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 39 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around Rp 511,644, which is about 1,417,982% cheaper than the typical rate.

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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). Sixt (rated 10.0/10) is also highly rated by our users.

KK Rent A Car
KK Rent A Car
10.0
Sixt
Sixt
10.0
Avis
Avis
8.0
Agtran
Agtran
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 September, when you can expect to pay Rp 564,573/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Kota Kinabalu is July (Rp 758,645/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 582,216

February

Rp 617,502

March

Rp 617,502

April

Rp 582,216

May

Rp 617,502

June

Rp 741,002

July

Rp 758,645

August

Rp 723,359

September

Rp 564,573

October

Rp 599,859

November

Rp 582,216

December

Rp 652,788

What car do most people hire in Kota Kinabalu?

The most popular types of cars to hire in Kota Kinabalu are the following: SUV cars (Hyundai Tucson or similar), Economy cars (Class Economy Car or similar), and Compact cars (Class Compact Crossover or similar).

Which car hire company has the most locations in Kota Kinabalu?

KK Rent A Car has 32 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Avis has the second-highest number of locations in Kota Kinabalu at 1.

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Top rental agencies in Kota Kinabalu

KK Rent A Car

32 locations
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Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

10.0

Sixt

2 locations
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Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

10.0

Avis

1 location
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Agtran

1 location
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Overview

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Pick-up/drop-off

8.0

Value

8.0

Suria Car Rental

7.3
Good
1 review•1 location
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Cleanliness

6.6

Comfort

6.6

Overall

7.3

Pick-up/drop-off

6.6

Value

7.3

Pacific

1 location
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Prima Odyssey

1 location
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IX Rental

1 location
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Car rental FAQs

  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Kota Kinabalu?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under Rp 1,116,443/day when booking a car hire in Kota Kinabalu. The absolute best deal a user found was for Rp 520,387/day from keddy by Europcar, booked on Sep. 5.

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

    Hiring a car in Kota Kinabalu for a week can be a great option for travel. GREEN MOTION , the most popular car hire company for this area, offers hire cars for around Rp 11,342,272/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.

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

    Our recent data shows that keddy by Europcar can potentially be 70% below the average car hire price in Kota Kinabalu. Check prices and availability for keddy by Europcar and save on this extended car hire. The cost of hiring a vehicle in Kota Kinabalu is on average Rp 48,609,740 a month or Rp 1,620,325 a day. Search on Cheapflights for the most updated pricing and availability for your Kota Kinabalu car hire.

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