Cheapflights insights for Kota Kinabalu car hires
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 85 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around R464, which is about 1 303% cheaper than the typical rate.
What is the best car rental company in Kota Kinabalu?
Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire 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.
What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Kota Kinabalu?
The cheapest month to hire a car in Kota Kinabalu is February, when you can expect to pay R516/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Kota Kinabalu is January (R602/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
R602
February
R516
March
R568
April
R568
May
R602
June
R585
July
R568
August
R568
September
R550
October
R585
November
R550
December
R568
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 hire agencies in Kota Kinabalu known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Kota Kinabalu. Reviews were last updated on 29 October 2025.
KK Rent A Car
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Avis
Agtran
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Europcar
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Car hire FAQs
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Kota Kinabalu, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 29 October 2025.
Can I rent a car for a month in Kota Kinabalu?
Typically, how long you can hire a car for depends on the inventory of the supplier. For Kota Kinabalu however, it is certainly possible to rent a car for an entire month.