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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 R473, which is about 1 214% 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 hire 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 hire a car in Kota Kinabalu?

The cheapest month to hire a car in Kota Kinabalu is September, when you can expect to pay R521/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Kota Kinabalu is June (R684/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

R538

February

R554

March

R570

April

R538

May

R570

June

R684

July

R684

August

R668

September

R521

October

R554

November

R538

December

R603

What car do most people hire in Kota Kinabalu?

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

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 hire FAQs

  • 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 R3 241/week on average.

  • 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.

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