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Kota Bharu, Malaysia
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    Cheapest car rental rates

    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.
    Automatic
    4
    2
    A/C
    4
    1
    $39.17
    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

    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.
    Automatic
    5
    2
    A/C
    4
    2
    $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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    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

    1. Kuala Terengganufrom $33.08 per day
      133.2 km / 82.77 miles away
    2. Alor Setar
      206.8 km / 128.5 miles away
    3. Ipohfrom $25.07 per day
      212.8 km / 132.23 miles away
    4. Penangfrom $20.21 per day
      225 km / 139.81 miles away
    5. George Town
      225.3 km / 139.99 miles away
    6. Penang Batu Ferringhi
      231.8 km / 144.03 miles away
    7. Langkawifrom $23.67 per day
      272.9 km / 169.57 miles away
    8. Kuantanfrom $55.63 per day
      282.3 km / 175.41 miles away
    9. Kuala Lumpurfrom $20.06 per day
      335.7 km / 208.59 miles away
    10. Petaling Jayafrom $23.00 per day
      339.4 km / 210.89 miles away
    11. Subang Jayafrom $23.22 per day
      348.9 km / 216.8 miles away
    12. Putrajayafrom $27.75 per day
      361.2 km / 224.44 miles away
    13. Nilai
      371.5 km / 230.84 miles away
    14. Malacca
      437.5 km / 271.85 miles away
    15. Johor Bahrufrom $23.31 per day
      545.3 km / 338.83 miles away
    16. Pasir Gudangfrom $34.33 per day
      549.6 km / 341.51 miles away
    17. Kuchingfrom $28.56 per day
      1,033.9 km / 642.44 miles away
    18. Kota Kinabalufrom $24.22 per day
      1,529.5 km / 950.39 miles away

    Top 20 locations near Kota Bharu

    1. Ipoh Downtownfrom $33.30 per day
      212.8 km / 132.23 miles away
    2. Ipoh Airportfrom $25.07 per day
      214.2 km / 133.1 miles away
    3. Penang Airportfrom $20.21 per day
      236.8 km / 147.14 miles away
    4. Langkawi Portfrom $23.67 per day
      264.5 km / 164.35 miles away
    5. Langkawi (Downtown)from $33.08 per day
      272.9 km / 169.57 miles away
    6. Langkawi Airportfrom $26.48 per day
      278 km / 172.74 miles away
    7. Kuantan Airportfrom $55.63 per day
      282.3 km / 175.41 miles away
    8. Kuala Lumpur Suria KLCCfrom $30.05 per day
      335.1 km / 208.22 miles away
    9. Kuala Lumpur (Downtown)from $20.11 per day
      335.7 km / 208.59 miles away
    10. Kuala Lumpur Pudufrom $33.64 per day
      337.5 km / 209.71 miles away
    11. Petaling Jaya Downtownfrom $23.00 per day
      339.4 km / 210.89 miles away
    12. Subang Airportfrom $23.22 per day
      341.2 km / 212.01 miles away
    13. Kuala Lumpur Airportfrom $20.06 per day
      379.5 km / 235.81 miles away
    14. Malacca Bus Station
      434.2 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
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    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 locations3
    ✈️ Airport locations1
    🔥 Popular suppliersAGTRAN, Avis
    🚗 Popular car typesSmall cars, vans
    🤑 Lowest price$28 per day
    👛 Cheapest supplierAGTRAN

    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
    AGTRAN
    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
    Hertz
    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
    Avis
    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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    FT 1000: Europe's Fastest Growing Companies - Top 300 Companies 2025
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    Mar 17, 2026
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    Mar 17, 2026
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    Ease of service
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    Mar 17, 2026
    Very easy to book
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    Mar 17, 2026
    Great Prices and easy to navigate app.
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    Mar 17, 2026
    Easy to use
    Easy to use, great prices
    GUSTAVO LOMBA,
    Mar 17, 2026
    very easy and affordable
    very easy and affordable
    Alfonso Sarmiento Martin del C,
    Mar 17, 2026
    First family holiday booked and even…
    First family holiday booked and even though I messed up the booking, the lovely CS r...
    Carlo Cranmer,
    Mar 17, 2026
    Fast and easy
    Fast, uncomplicated, easy, very good price. Thank you!
    Katharina Proietti,
    Mar 17, 2026
    Simple & Easy
    Simple & Easy
    Ross,
    Mar 17, 2026
    huge choice and plenty of options
    huge choice and plenty of options
    Marek,
    Mar 17, 2026
    easy to reserve the car
    good experience thank you
    Raoul VIGER,
    Mar 17, 2026
    simple to use
    simple to use
    Lorena Maria Scupilliti,
    Mar 17, 2026
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    Mar 17, 2026
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    Mar 17, 2026
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    Mar 17, 2026
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