Kota Kinabalu

Cheap Car Hire in Kota Kinabalu

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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 58 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around R447, which is about 1 209% 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). Sixt (rated 10.0/10) 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 January, when you can expect to pay R529/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Kota Kinabalu is December (R612/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

R529

February

R579

March

R579

April

R546

May

R562

June

R579

July

R546

August

R562

September

R546

October

R562

November

R562

December

R612

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 24 April 2026.

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

Sixt

2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10,0

Comfort

10,0

Overall

10,0

Pick-up/drop-off

10,0

Value

10,0

Avis

1 location

Agtran

1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

8,0

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,0

Pick-up/drop-off

8,0

Value

8,0

Europcar

8,0
Very Good
3 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8,6

Comfort

9,0

Overall

8,0

Pick-up/drop-off

8,0

Value

8,6

keddy by Europcar

3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7,3

Comfort

6,3

Overall

6,6

Pick-up/drop-off

6,6

Value

6,3

Pacific

1 location

Prima Odyssey

1 location

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 24 April 2026.
  • 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 R3 274/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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