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Proton Saga
or similar Economy
What does "or similar" mean?
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
Automatic
4
2
A/C
4
$39.17
per day
Free cancellation
8.1
Very Good
In terminal
Drop-off information
Kota Bharu Airport (KBR)
Gl11f Grd Flr Interim Terminal
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay now
Proton Persona
or similar Economy
What does "or similar" mean?
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
Automatic
5
2
A/C
4
$45.10
per day
Free cancellation
8.1
Very Good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Kota Bharu Airport (KBR)
Gl11f Grd Flr Interim Terminal
Drop-off information
Kota Bharu Airport (KBR)
Gl11f Grd Flr Interim Terminal
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay now
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 19:09 on 16/03/26. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
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Table of contents
- Cheapest car rental rates
- Why book with us?
- Travel information
- Top 18 cities near Kota Bharu
- Top 20 locations near Kota Bharu
- Map of top car rental locations
- When to book in Kota Bharu and for how long?
- Car rental information
- Most popular car models of rental suppliers
- Car rental statistics
- Top 3 suppliers in Kota Bharu in 2026
- Award-winning service
Travel information
Languages
Bahasa Melayu, English
Currency
MYR
Drive on
Left-hand side
Country code
+60
Average car rental price
$40 per day
Average car rental length
2 days
Speed limit within town
60 km/h
or
37 mph
Speed limit out of town
90–110 km/h
or
56–68 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.08%
Average gas price
$0.52 per liter or $1.97 per gallon
Lowest gas price
$0.52 per liter or $1.97 per gallon
Highest gas price
$0.55 per liter or $2.08 per gallon
Top 18 cities near Kota Bharu
- Kuala Terengganufrom $33.08 per day133.2 km / 82.77 miles away
- Alor Setar206.8 km / 128.5 miles away
- Ipohfrom $25.07 per day212.8 km / 132.23 miles away
- Penangfrom $20.21 per day225 km / 139.81 miles away
- George Town225.3 km / 139.99 miles away
- Penang Batu Ferringhi231.8 km / 144.03 miles away
- Langkawifrom $23.67 per day272.9 km / 169.57 miles away
- Kuantanfrom $55.63 per day282.3 km / 175.41 miles away
- Kuala Lumpurfrom $20.06 per day335.7 km / 208.59 miles away
- Petaling Jayafrom $23.00 per day339.4 km / 210.89 miles away
- Subang Jayafrom $23.22 per day348.9 km / 216.8 miles away
- Putrajayafrom $27.75 per day361.2 km / 224.44 miles away
- Nilai371.5 km / 230.84 miles away
- Malacca437.5 km / 271.85 miles away
- Johor Bahrufrom $23.31 per day545.3 km / 338.83 miles away
- Pasir Gudangfrom $34.33 per day549.6 km / 341.51 miles away
- Kuchingfrom $28.56 per day1,033.9 km / 642.44 miles away
- Kota Kinabalufrom $24.22 per day1,529.5 km / 950.39 miles away
Top 20 locations near Kota Bharu
- Kota Bharu Airportfrom $28.49 per day7.9 km / 4.91 miles away
- Kuala Terengganu Downtownfrom $33.08 per day133.2 km / 82.77 miles away
- Ipoh Downtownfrom $33.30 per day212.8 km / 132.23 miles away
- Ipoh Airportfrom $25.07 per day214.2 km / 133.1 miles away
- Penang Airportfrom $20.21 per day236.8 km / 147.14 miles away
- Langkawi Portfrom $23.67 per day264.5 km / 164.35 miles away
- Langkawi (Downtown)from $33.08 per day272.9 km / 169.57 miles away
- Langkawi Airportfrom $26.48 per day278 km / 172.74 miles away
- Kuantan Airportfrom $55.63 per day282.3 km / 175.41 miles away
- Kuala Lumpur Bus Stationfrom $31.56 per day333.8 km / 207.41 miles away
- Kuala Lumpur Kampung Barufrom $33.08 per day334.7 km / 207.97 miles away
- Kuala Lumpur Suria KLCCfrom $30.05 per day335.1 km / 208.22 miles away
- Kuala Lumpur (Downtown)from $20.11 per day335.7 km / 208.59 miles away
- Kuala Lumpur Pudufrom $33.64 per day337.5 km / 209.71 miles away
- Kuala Lumpur Brickfieldsfrom $30.47 per day338.4 km / 210.27 miles away
- Petaling Jaya Downtownfrom $23.00 per day339.4 km / 210.89 miles away
- Subang Airportfrom $23.22 per day341.2 km / 212.01 miles away
- Kuala Lumpur Railway Stationfrom $29.56 per day344.7 km / 214.19 miles away
- Kuala Lumpur Airportfrom $20.06 per day379.5 km / 235.81 miles away
- Malacca Bus Station434.2 km / 269.8 miles away
Map of top car rental locations
A
Kota Bharu Airport (KBR)
3 rental locations
When to book in Kota Bharu and for how long?
What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Kota Bharu?
Car rental prices in Kota Bharu vary by time of year. This graph shows the average prices per month to help you find the best time of year to rent.
Saver's insights
| Cheapest monthJanuary | Most expensive month September | |
| A good deal $38 | Cheapest supplier AGTRAN | Cheapest car type Small cars |
Average rental costs per day in Kota Bharu
$204
$102
$0
$25
in January
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
$72
in May
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
$186
in September
Sep
Oct
Nov
$35
in December
Dec
The cheapest month to rent a car in Kota Bharu is January (when prices average $24.64 per day). This is 77% cheaper than the yearly average and 87% cheaper than renting in September (when prices average $185.53).
This information can help you identify the low season. But these are only average numbers. How much your car rental will cost will depend on the type of vehicle you rent, how long you’ll rent it for, and how far ahead you book. Simply enter your dates in the form at the top of the page to see the exact prices.
What's the most popular month to rent a car in Kota Bharu?
Based on the number of searches by our customers, the most popular month for renting a car in Kota Bharu is December, and the least popular is January.
Monthly searches in Kota Bharu by pick-up date relative to the average
2
1
0
0.4 times in January
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
0.9 times in May
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
0.9 times in September
Sep
Oct
Nov
1.8 times in December
Dec
What’s the usual rental length in Kota Bharu?
How long travelers keep their rental cars for varies from month to month: in December, the average renter keeps their car for 4 days, and in September, they keep their car for one day.
Average number of rental days in Kota Bharu
4
2
0
2 days in January
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
3 days in May
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
1 day in September
Sep
Oct
Nov
4 days in December
Dec
Car rental information
| 📍 Car rental locations | 3 |
| ✈️ Airport locations | 1 |
| 🔥 Popular suppliers | AGTRAN, Avis |
| 🚗 Popular car types | Small cars, vans |
| 🤑 Lowest price | $28 per day |
| 👛 Cheapest supplier | AGTRAN |
Most popular car models of rental suppliers
| Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AGTRAN | Perodua Bezza | 4 | 2 | Small car |
| AGTRAN | Perodua Alza | 5 | 2 | Van |
| AGTRAN | Perodua Axia | 5 | 1 | Small car |
| Avis | Proton Persona | 4 | 2 | Small car |
| Avis | Proton Saga | 4 | 2 | Small car |
Car rental statistics
Highest-rated company
AGTRAN (rated 8.4 / 10)
Lowest-rated company
Avis (rated 8.1 / 10)
Total rental companies
3
Average daily price
$40
Lowest daily price
$28
Total cars available
18
Top 3 suppliers in Kota Bharu in 2026
AGTRAN
3 locations
8.4
Very Good
2 reviews
Value for money
8.4
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.8
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.6
Car condition
8.5
$28–$63
per day
Most popular location
Sultan Ismail Petra Airport, Pengkalan Chepa, 16100 Kota Bharu, Kelantan.
Hertz
1 location
8.2
Very Good
Value for money
8.2
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.3
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.3
Car condition
8.4
$28–$63
per day
Most popular location
Lot L1a32 A Arrival Airside
Avis
1 location
8.1
Very Good
Value for money
8.0
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.2
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.0
Car condition
8.1
$56–$64
per day
Most popular location
Gl11f Grd Flr Interim Terminal
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