Kota Kinabalu

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Kota Kinabalu car rentals in 2026

Most popular company

GREENMOTION

Price of gas per gallon

$3.60

Average price per day

$38

Cheapest price per day

$24

Best car rental deals found in Kota Kinabalu

Dodge Charger$24/day
Dodge Charger
Kia Seltos$25/day
Kia Seltos
Mini Hatch$25/day
Mini Hatch

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?

Book your rental car in Kota Kinabalu 39 days before your pickup date to maximize your savings Car rental prices are around $29/day on average when booked 39 days ahead, which saves you 20% off the usual average price.

What is the cheapest rental car company in Kota Kinabalu?

In Kota Kinabalu, the most affordable rental car company right now is IX Rental, offering prices from just $25.03/day over the past two weeks. Another budget-friendly choice is Europcar, with rates starting at $34.79/day.

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?

Planning a car rental in Kota Kinabalu? September is the cheapest month, costing about $32 per day. In contrast, July is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of $43. Monthly average rental prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

$33

February

$35

March

$35

April

$33

May

$35

June

$42

July

$43

August

$41

September

$32

October

$34

November

$33

December

$37

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 $38/day when booking a rental car in Kota Kinabalu. The best deal a user found was for $22/day from MKAZ, booked on Sep. 5.

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

    GREEN MOTION is one of the top picks in Kota Kinabalu. They can have you in a rental car for about $203 per week on average.

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

    Typically how long you can rent 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.

  • 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 $870, with the average price for a rental being around $29 a day. Book with MKAZ, to take advantage of their cheap prices and pay 38% less compared to the average price of car rentals in Kota Kinabalu.

  • How much is a car rental in Kota Kinabalu for a weekend?

    The average price for a weekend car rental in Kota Kinabalu is $53. Renting a Compact is your cheapest option if you’ve looking to save money on your weekend car rental in Kota Kinabalu. For the month of October, Cheapflights users have found rental cars in Kota Kinabalu for as low as $41/day.

Car rentals by fuel type in Kota Kinabalu

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Hybrid

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