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Kota Kinabalu car rentals in 2026

Most popular company

KEDDY

Price of petrol per litre

Rp 20,614.83

Average price per day

Rp 508,680

Cheapest price per day

Rp 498,373
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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 80 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around Rp 524,412, which is about 1,453,370% 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 578,662/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Kota Kinabalu is June (Rp 759,494/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 596,745

February

Rp 614,828

March

Rp 632,911

April

Rp 596,745

May

Rp 632,911

June

Rp 759,494

July

Rp 759,494

August

Rp 741,410

September

Rp 578,662

October

Rp 578,662

November

Rp 669,078

December

Rp 669,078

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 (Class Full-size SUV or similar), Compact cars (Honda City or similar), and Economy cars (Perodua Bezza 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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Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

10.0

Sixt

1 location
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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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Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Pick-up/drop-off

8.0

Value

8.0

IX Rental

1 location
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Overview

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Pick-up/drop-off

8.0

Value

10.0

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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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 508,680/day when booking a car hire in Kota Kinabalu. The absolute best deal a user found was for Rp 498,373/day from keddy by Europcar, booked on Oct. 24.

  • 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 3,560,760/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.

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