Kota Kinabalu

Cheap Car Rentals in Kota Kinabalu from C$ 34

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Kota Kinabalu car rentals in 2026

Most popular company

GREENMOTION

Price of gas per litre

C$ 1.30

Average price per day

C$ 61

Cheapest price per day

C$ 34

Popular car types in Kota Kinabalu

At C$ 34/day, large car is the cheapest car type available for rental in Kota Kinabalu in the past week. Out of 20 car rental agencies operating in Kota Kinabalu, there are, in total, 62 rental locations. View below for 4 offered car types:

Economy

Economy

C$ 34+

Compact

Compact

C$ 71+

Full-size

Full-size

C$ 34+

Minivan

Minivan

C$ 111+

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

C$ 87+

Passenger Van

Passenger Van

C$ 66+

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

C$ 74+

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

C$ 165+

Best car rental deals found in Kota Kinabalu

Honda FitC$ 34/day
Honda Fit
Ford FusionC$ 34/day
Ford Fusion
Mazda Mazda2C$ 51/day
Mazda Mazda2

Cheapflights insights for Kota Kinabalu car rentals

Get relevant, data-driven information to help you rent a car in Kota Kinabalu, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.

How far in advance should I rent a car in Kota Kinabalu?

To get the best deal on a rental car in Kota Kinabalu, book about 39 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around C$ 40, which is about 11% cheaper than the typical rate.

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.

What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Kota Kinabalu?

The cheapest month to rent a car in Kota Kinabalu is September, when you can expect to pay C$ 44/day on average. The most expensive month to rent a car in Kota Kinabalu is July (C$ 60/day on average). The average daily rental 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 rent.

January

C$ 46

February

C$ 49

March

C$ 49

April

C$ 46

May

C$ 49

June

C$ 57

July

C$ 60

August

C$ 56

September

C$ 44

October

C$ 47

November

C$ 46

December

C$ 51

What car do most people rent in Kota Kinabalu?

Compact rentals (Perodua Axia or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Kota Kinabalu. SUV rentals (Class Standard SUV or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Standard rentals (Toyota Avanza or similar).

Which car rental 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.

Top rental agencies in Kota Kinabalu

KK Rent A Car

32 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

Suria Car Rental

7.3
Good
1 review1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

6.6

Comfort

6.6

Overall

7.3

Pick-up/drop-off

6.6

Value

7.3

Pacific

1 location

Prima Odyssey

1 location

IX Rental

1 location

Car rental FAQs

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

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under C$ 61/day when booking a rental car in Kota Kinabalu. The best deal a user found was for C$ 39/day from keddy by Europcar, booked on Aug. 29.

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

    GREEN MOTION is a popular option for travellers looking for car rental in Kota Kinabalu. You can expect the average cost of a rental car to be about C$ 282 per week.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in Kota Kinabalu?

    The length of time you can book a rental for is subject to the inventory of the supplier. When renting a vehicle from Kota Kinabalu it should be possible to rent a car for a whole month if needed.

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

    Generally, a month-long car rental in Kota Kinabalu can be found for about C$ 1,207, with the average price for a rental being around C$ 40 a day. Book with keddy by Europcar, to take advantage of their cheap prices and pay 18% less compared to the average price of car rentals in Kota Kinabalu.

Car rentals by fuel type in Kota Kinabalu

Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Kota Kinabalu. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Gas/Diesel being the cheapest (C$ 25+).

Gas/Diesel

Gas/Diesel

C$ 25+

Hybrid

Hybrid

C$ 89+

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