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    Perodua Axia
    or similar Mini
    Automatic
    4
    1
    A/C
    4
    1
    $17.73
    per day
    Free cancellation
    7.5
    Average
    Meet & Greet
    Pick-up information
    Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI)
    International Airport, 88000 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia
    Upon your arrival, a Green Motion representative will be waiting for you outside the arrivals hall exit, holding a sign with your name on it. If you require further assistance, please call
    Drop-off information
    Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI)
    International Airport, 88000 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia
    Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
    Low deposit
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    Unlimited mileage
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    Perodua Bezza
    or similar Compact
    Automatic
    5
    1
    A/C
    4
    4
    $20.03
    per day
    Free cancellation
    7.8
    Average
    Meet & Greet
    Pick-up information
    Kota Kinabalu Downtown
    KK Times Square, Phase 2, Off Coastal Highway, 88100 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia
    Green Motion Kota Kinabalu Downtown offers a meet and greet service from the Imago shopping mall. A Green Motion representative will meet you at the reception desk in the Main Hall. If you need help, please call
    Drop-off information
    Kota Kinabalu Downtown
    KK Times Square, Phase 2, Off Coastal Highway, 88100 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia
    Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
    Low deposit
    Instant confirmation!
    Unlimited mileage
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    Honda City
    or similar Intermediate
    Automatic
    5
    1
    A/C
    4
    11
    $29.83
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.7
    Very good
    In terminal
    Pick-up information
    Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI)
    Kota Kinabalu International Airport Beg Berkunci No 134, Aras 5, Bangunan Terminal, 88740 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
    Rental desk is located in the arrivals hall.
    Drop-off information
    Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI)
    Kota Kinabalu International Airport Beg Berkunci No 134, Aras 5, Bangunan Terminal, 88740 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
    Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
    Low deposit
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    Unlimited mileage
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    Honda BR-V
    or similar Compact SUV
    Automatic
    7
    2
    A/C
    5
    16
    $44.10
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.7
    Very good
    In terminal
    Pick-up information
    Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI)
    Kota Kinabalu International Airport Beg Berkunci No 134, Aras 5, Bangunan Terminal, 88740 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
    Rental desk is located in the arrivals hall.
    Drop-off information
    Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI)
    Kota Kinabalu International Airport Beg Berkunci No 134, Aras 5, Bangunan Terminal, 88740 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
    Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
    Low deposit
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    Unlimited mileage
    Pay part now
    Perodua Bezza
    or similar Economy
    Automatic
    5
    1
    A/C
    4
    2
    $18.53
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.7
    Very good
    In terminal
    Pick-up information
    Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI)
    Kota Kinabalu International Airport Beg Berkunci No 134, Aras 5, Bangunan Terminal, 88740 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
    Rental desk is located in the arrivals hall.
    Drop-off information
    Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI)
    Kota Kinabalu International Airport Beg Berkunci No 134, Aras 5, Bangunan Terminal, 88740 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
    Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
    Low deposit
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    Unlimited mileage
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    Perodua Axia
    or similar Mini
    Automatic
    5
    0
    A/C
    4
    3
    $19.93
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.2
    Very good
    In terminal
    Pick-up information
    Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI)
    Kota Kinabalu International, Lot No. L1l02 (C4), Level 1
    Please follow the signs to the car rental area
    Drop-off information
    Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI)
    Kota Kinabalu International, Lot No. L1l02 (C4), Level 1
    Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
    Low deposit
    Unlimited mileage
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    Perodua Myvi
    or similar Economy
    Automatic
    4
    1
    A/C
    4
    5
    $20.03
    per day
    Free cancellation
    7.8
    Average
    Meet & Greet
    Pick-up information
    Kota Kinabalu Downtown
    KK Times Square, Phase 2, Off Coastal Highway, 88100 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia
    Green Motion Kota Kinabalu Downtown offers a meet and greet service from the Imago shopping mall. A Green Motion representative will meet you at the reception desk in the Main Hall. If you need help, please call
    Drop-off information
    Kota Kinabalu Downtown
    KK Times Square, Phase 2, Off Coastal Highway, 88100 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia
    Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
    Low deposit
    Instant confirmation!
    Unlimited mileage
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    Perodua Bezza
    or similar Economy
    Automatic
    5
    1
    A/C
    4
    6
    $22.31
    per day
    Free cancellation
    7.8
    Average
    In terminal
    Pick-up information
    Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI)
    Kota Kinabalu International Airport, Counter No. L1L02 (C16), Arrival Hall 1, Ground Floor, 88000 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
    Rental desk is located in the arrivals hall.
    Drop-off information
    Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI)
    Kota Kinabalu International Airport, Counter No. L1L02 (C16), Arrival Hall 1, Ground Floor, 88000 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
    Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
    Low deposit
    Instant confirmation!
    Unlimited mileage
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    Proton Saga
    or similar Economy
    Automatic
    5
    0
    A/C
    4
    7
    $22.46
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.2
    Very good
    In terminal
    Pick-up information
    Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI)
    Kota Kinabalu International, Lot No. L1l02 (C4), Level 1
    Please follow the signs to the car rental area
    Drop-off information
    Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI)
    Kota Kinabalu International, Lot No. L1l02 (C4), Level 1
    Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
    Low deposit
    Unlimited mileage
    Pay part now
    Proton Saga
    or similar Economy
    Automatic
    5
    2
    A/C
    4
    8
    $27.82€25.03
    per day
    Free cancellation
    7.6
    Average
    Delivery only
    Pick-up information
    Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI)
    Kota Kinabalu International Airport, Jalan Kepayan, Kota Kinabalu
    Please call +60168309136 early before the car pick-up time.
    Drop-off information
    Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI)
    Kota Kinabalu International Airport, Jalan Kepayan, Kota Kinabalu.
    Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
    Low deposit
    Unlimited mileage
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    Perodua Bezza
    or similar Economy Elite
    Automatic
    5
    2
    A/C
    4
    9
    $27.82€25.03
    per day
    Free cancellation
    7.6
    Average
    Delivery only
    Pick-up information
    Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI)
    Kota Kinabalu International Airport, Jalan Kepayan, Kota Kinabalu
    Please call +60168309136 early before the car pick-up time.
    Drop-off information
    Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI)
    Kota Kinabalu International Airport, Jalan Kepayan, Kota Kinabalu.
    Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
    Low deposit
    Unlimited mileage
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    Perodua Myvi
    or similar Economy
    Automatic
    5
    1
    A/C
    5
    10
    $27.82€25.03
    per day
    Free cancellation
    7.6
    Average
    Delivery only
    Pick-up information
    Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI)
    Kota Kinabalu International Airport, Jalan Kepayan, Kota Kinabalu
    Please call +60168309136 early before the car pick-up time.
    Drop-off information
    Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI)
    Kota Kinabalu International Airport, Jalan Kepayan, Kota Kinabalu.
    Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
    Low deposit
    Unlimited mileage
    Pay part now
    Proton Persona
    or similar Economy
    Automatic
    5
    2
    A/C
    4
    12
    $32.63€29.36
    per day
    Free cancellation
    7.6
    Average
    Delivery only
    Pick-up information
    Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI)
    Kota Kinabalu International Airport, Jalan Kepayan, Kota Kinabalu
    Please call +60168309136 early before the car pick-up time.
    Drop-off information
    Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI)
    Kota Kinabalu International Airport, Jalan Kepayan, Kota Kinabalu.
    Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
    Low deposit
    Unlimited mileage
    Pay part now
    Online check-in
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    Honda City
    or similar Intermediate
    Automatic
    5
    1
    A/C
    4
    13
    $35.93
    per day
    Free cancellation
    7.8
    Average
    In terminal
    Pick-up information
    Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI)
    Kota Kinabalu International Airport, Counter No. L1L02 (C16), Arrival Hall 1, Ground Floor, 88000 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
    Rental desk is located in the arrivals hall.
    Drop-off information
    Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI)
    Kota Kinabalu International Airport, Counter No. L1L02 (C16), Arrival Hall 1, Ground Floor, 88000 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
    Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
    Low deposit
    Instant confirmation!
    Unlimited mileage
    Pay part now
    Perodua Aruz
    or similar Full-size Van
    Automatic
    7
    2
    A/C
    5
    14
    $37.79€34.01
    per day
    Free cancellation
    7.6
    Average
    Delivery only
    Pick-up information
    Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI)
    Kota Kinabalu International Airport, Jalan Kepayan, Kota Kinabalu
    Please call +60168309136 early before the car pick-up time.
    Drop-off information
    Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI)
    Kota Kinabalu International Airport, Jalan Kepayan, Kota Kinabalu.
    Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
    Low deposit
    Unlimited mileage
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    Toyota Veloz
    or similar Standard Van
    Automatic
    7
    2
    A/C
    5
    15
    $40.70
    per day
    Free cancellation
    7.8
    Average
    Meet & Greet
    Pick-up information
    Kota Kinabalu Downtown
    KK Times Square, Phase 2, Off Coastal Highway, 88100 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia
    Green Motion Kota Kinabalu Downtown offers a meet and greet service from the Imago shopping mall. A Green Motion representative will meet you at the reception desk in the Main Hall. If you need help, please call
    Drop-off information
    Kota Kinabalu Downtown
    KK Times Square, Phase 2, Off Coastal Highway, 88100 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia
    Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
    Low deposit
    Instant confirmation!
    Unlimited mileage
    Pay part now
    Nissan X-Trail
    or similar Standard SUV
    Automatic
    7
    1
    A/C
    5
    17
    $51.89
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.7
    Very good
    In terminal
    Pick-up information
    Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI)
    Kota Kinabalu International Airport Beg Berkunci No 134, Aras 5, Bangunan Terminal, 88740 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
    Rental desk is located in the arrivals hall.
    Drop-off information
    Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI)
    Kota Kinabalu International Airport Beg Berkunci No 134, Aras 5, Bangunan Terminal, 88740 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
    Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
    Low deposit
    Instant confirmation!
    Unlimited mileage
    Pay part now
    Online check-in
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    Honda BR-V
    or similar Compact SUV
    Automatic
    7
    2
    A/C
    5
    18
    $53.25
    per day
    Free cancellation
    7.8
    Average
    In terminal
    Pick-up information
    Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI)
    Kota Kinabalu International Airport, Counter No. L1L02 (C16), Arrival Hall 1, Ground Floor, 88000 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
    Rental desk is located in the arrivals hall.
    Drop-off information
    Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI)
    Kota Kinabalu International Airport, Counter No. L1L02 (C16), Arrival Hall 1, Ground Floor, 88000 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
    Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
    Low deposit
    Instant confirmation!
    Unlimited mileage
    Pay part now
    Proton X70
    or similar Full-size SUV
    Automatic
    5
    4
    A/C
    5
    19
    $55.00€49.49
    per day
    Free cancellation
    7.6
    Average
    Delivery only
    Pick-up information
    Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI)
    Kota Kinabalu International Airport, Jalan Kepayan, Kota Kinabalu
    Please call +60168309136 early before the car pick-up time.
    Drop-off information
    Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI)
    Kota Kinabalu International Airport, Jalan Kepayan, Kota Kinabalu.
    Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
    Low deposit
    Unlimited mileage
    Pay part now
    Online check-in
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    Nissan Urvan
    or similar Luxury Van
    Manual
    10
    5
    A/C
    5
    20
    $58.34
    per day
    Free cancellation
    7.8
    Average
    Meet & Greet
    Pick-up information
    Kota Kinabalu Downtown
    KK Times Square, Phase 2, Off Coastal Highway, 88100 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia
    Green Motion Kota Kinabalu Downtown offers a meet and greet service from the Imago shopping mall. A Green Motion representative will meet you at the reception desk in the Main Hall. If you need help, please call
    Drop-off information
    Kota Kinabalu Downtown
    KK Times Square, Phase 2, Off Coastal Highway, 88100 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia
    Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
    Average deposit
    Instant confirmation!
    Unlimited mileage
    Pay part now
    Online check-in
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    Nissan X-Trail
    or similar Standard SUV
    Automatic
    7
    1
    A/C
    5
    21
    $62.67
    per day
    Free cancellation
    7.8
    Average
    In terminal
    Pick-up information
    Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI)
    Kota Kinabalu International Airport, Counter No. L1L02 (C16), Arrival Hall 1, Ground Floor, 88000 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
    Rental desk is located in the arrivals hall.
    Drop-off information
    Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI)
    Kota Kinabalu International Airport, Counter No. L1L02 (C16), Arrival Hall 1, Ground Floor, 88000 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
    Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
    Low deposit
    Instant confirmation!
    Unlimited mileage
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    Online check-in
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    Hyundai Starex
    or similar Special Van
    Automatic
    12
    3
    A/C
    5
    22
    $69.32
    per day
    Free cancellation
    7.8
    Average
    Meet & Greet
    Pick-up information
    Kota Kinabalu Downtown
    KK Times Square, Phase 2, Off Coastal Highway, 88100 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia
    Green Motion Kota Kinabalu Downtown offers a meet and greet service from the Imago shopping mall. A Green Motion representative will meet you at the reception desk in the Main Hall. If you need help, please call
    Drop-off information
    Kota Kinabalu Downtown
    KK Times Square, Phase 2, Off Coastal Highway, 88100 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia
    Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
    Average deposit
    Instant confirmation!
    Unlimited mileage
    Pay part now
    Toyota Hilux 4door
    or similar Full-size Extended Cab Pickup
    Automatic
    5
    3
    A/C
    4
    23
    $74.79€67.29
    per day
    Free cancellation
    7.6
    Average
    Delivery only
    Pick-up information
    Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI)
    Kota Kinabalu International Airport, Jalan Kepayan, Kota Kinabalu
    Please call +60168309136 early before the car pick-up time.
    Drop-off information
    Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI)
    Kota Kinabalu International Airport, Jalan Kepayan, Kota Kinabalu.
    Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
    Low deposit
    Unlimited mileage
    Pay part now
    Toyota Hiace
    or similar Oversized Van
    Manual
    10
    4
    A/C
    4
    24
    $79.95€71.94
    per day
    Free cancellation
    7.6
    Average
    Delivery only
    Pick-up information
    Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI)
    Kota Kinabalu International Airport, Jalan Kepayan, Kota Kinabalu
    Please call +60168309136 early before the car pick-up time.
    Drop-off information
    Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI)
    Kota Kinabalu International Airport, Jalan Kepayan, Kota Kinabalu.
    Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
    High deposit
    Pay part now
    Nissan NV3500
    or similar Full-size Van
    Manual
    11
    4
    A/C
    4
    25
    $83.39€75.03
    per day
    Free cancellation
    7.6
    Average
    Delivery only
    Pick-up information
    Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI)
    Kota Kinabalu International Airport, Jalan Kepayan, Kota Kinabalu
    Please call +60168309136 early before the car pick-up time.
    Drop-off information
    Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI)
    Kota Kinabalu International Airport, Jalan Kepayan, Kota Kinabalu.
    Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
    Low deposit
    Unlimited mileage
    Pay part now
    Toyota Camry
    or similar Standard
    Automatic
    5
    2
    A/C
    4
    26
    $99.74€89.74
    per day
    Free cancellation
    7.6
    Average
    Delivery only
    Pick-up information
    Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI)
    Kota Kinabalu International Airport, Jalan Kepayan, Kota Kinabalu
    Please call +60168309136 early before the car pick-up time.
    Drop-off information
    Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI)
    Kota Kinabalu International Airport, Jalan Kepayan, Kota Kinabalu.
    Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
    Low deposit
    Unlimited mileage
    Pay part now
    Toyota Fortuner
    or similar Full-size SUV
    Automatic
    7
    2
    A/C
    5
    27
    $106.62€95.94
    per day
    Free cancellation
    7.6
    Average
    Delivery only
    Pick-up information
    Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI)
    Kota Kinabalu International Airport, Jalan Kepayan, Kota Kinabalu
    Please call +60168309136 early before the car pick-up time.
    Drop-off information
    Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI)
    Kota Kinabalu International Airport, Jalan Kepayan, Kota Kinabalu.
    Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
    Low deposit
    Unlimited mileage
    Pay part now
    Online check-in
    Save time at the rental desk by filing in your information online.
    Toyota Vellfire
    or similar Full-size Van
    Automatic
    7
    2
    A/C
    5
    28
    $178.02
    per day
    Free cancellation
    7.8
    Average
    Meet & Greet
    Pick-up information
    Kota Kinabalu Downtown
    KK Times Square, Phase 2, Off Coastal Highway, 88100 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia
    Green Motion Kota Kinabalu Downtown offers a meet and greet service from the Imago shopping mall. A Green Motion representative will meet you at the reception desk in the Main Hall. If you need help, please call
    Drop-off information
    Kota Kinabalu Downtown
    KK Times Square, Phase 2, Off Coastal Highway, 88100 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia
    Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
    Average deposit
    Instant confirmation!
    Unlimited mileage
    Pay part now
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    The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 00:16 on 29.08.25. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.

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    Cheapest car rental ratesWhy book with us?Travel informationCar rental prices in Kota KinabaluTop 7 cities near Kota KinabaluTop 5 locations near Kota KinabaluMap of top car rental locationsWhen to book in Kota Kinabalu and for how long?Car rental informationMost popular car models of rental suppliersHere's what travelers say about renting a car in Kota KinabaluCar rental statisticsTop 9 suppliers in Kota Kinabalu in 2025Award-winning service

    Travel information

    Languages
    Bahasa Melayu, English
    Currency
    MYR
    Drive on
    Left-hand side
    Country code
    +60
    Average car rental price
    $45 per day
    Average car rental length
    6 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
    $0.49 per liter or $1.85 per gallon
    Lowest gas price
    $0.49 per liter or $1.85 per gallon
    Highest gas price
    $0.49 per liter or $1.85 per gallon
    Rating
    8.2 / 10

    Top 7 cities near Kota Kinabalu

    1. Johor Bahrufrom $27.52 per day
      1,450.6 km / 901.36 miles away
    2. Kuala Lumpurfrom $19.22 per day
      1,629 km / 1,012.21 miles away
    3. Petaling Jayafrom $30.75 per day
      1,630.2 km / 1,012.96 miles away
    4. Subang Jayafrom $31.37 per day
      1,636.5 km / 1,016.87 miles away
    5. Penangfrom $21.07 per day
      1,747.9 km / 1,086.09 miles away
    6. Penang Batu Ferringhi
      1,749.3 km / 1,086.96 miles away
    7. Langkawifrom $24.25 per day
      1,804.8 km / 1,121.45 miles away

    Top 5 locations near Kota Kinabalu

    1. Kota Kinabalu International Airportfrom $24.62 per day
    2. Johor Bahru (Senai International) Airportfrom $32.38 per day
      1,453.7 km / 903.29 miles away
    3. Kuala Lumpur Airportfrom $19.85 per day
      1,629 km / 1,012.21 miles away
    4. Penang Airportfrom $21.07 per day
      1,747.9 km / 1,086.09 miles away
    5. Langkawi Airportfrom $24.25 per day
      1,804.8 km / 1,121.45 miles away

    Map of top car rental locations

    A
    Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI)
    8 rental locations
    B
    Kota Kinabalu (Downtown)
    2 rental locations

    When to book in Kota Kinabalu and for how long?

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    Car rental prices in Kota Kinabalu 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 monthMarch Most expensive month December
    Average price $31 A good deal $35 Cheapest supplier GreenMotion Cheapest car type Small cars
    Average rental costs per day in Kota Kinabalu
    $49
    $24
    $0

    $39

    in January

    Jan

    $43

    in February

    Feb

    $32

    in March

    Mar

    $35

    in April

    Apr

    $40

    in May

    May

    $35

    in June

    Jun

    $37

    in July

    Jul

    $39

    in August

    Aug

    $37

    in September

    Sep

    $36

    in October

    Oct

    $41

    in November

    Nov

    $44

    in December

    Dec

    The cheapest month to rent a car in Kota Kinabalu is March (when prices average $31.75 per day). This is < 1% cheaper than the yearly average and 28% cheaper than renting in December (when prices average $44.37).

    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 Kinabalu?

    Based on the number of searches by our customers, the most popular month for renting a car in Kota Kinabalu is February, and the least popular is November.

    Monthly searches in Kota Kinabalu by pick-up date relative to the average
    1.7
    0.8
    0

    1.1 times in January

    Jan

    1.5 times in February

    Feb

    1.3 times in March

    Mar

    1.1 times in April

    Apr

    0.8 times in May

    May

    0.6 times in June

    Jun

    0.8 times in July

    Jul

    0.9 times in August

    Aug

    1.4 times in September

    Sep

    0.8 times in October

    Oct

    0.5 times in November

    Nov

    1.2 times in December

    Dec

    What’s the usual rental length in Kota Kinabalu?

    How long travelers keep their rental cars for varies from month to month: in March, the average renter keeps their car for 7 days, and in January, they keep their car for 5 days.

    Average number of rental days in Kota Kinabalu
    8
    4
    0

    5 days in January

    Jan

    6 days in February

    Feb

    7 days in March

    Mar

    7 days in April

    Apr

    5 days in May

    May

    6 days in June

    Jun

    7 days in July

    Jul

    5 days in August

    Aug

    5 days in September

    Sep

    5 days in October

    Oct

    5 days in November

    Nov

    6 days in December

    Dec

    Car rental information

    📍 Car rental locations2
    ✈️ Airport locations1
    🔥 Popular suppliersKeddy, GreenMotion, GoGo Car Rental, MKAZ, SIXT
    🚗 Popular car typesSmall cars, Medium cars, Vans, SUVs
    🤑 Lowest price$25 per day
    👛 Cheapest supplierGreenMotion

    Here's what travelers say about renting a car in Kota Kinabalu

    8.4
    starstarstarstarstar
    Average rating
    Based on 7 reviews
    Best month to visit
    August
    Happiest customers drive
    Honda CR-V
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    20 Oct 2023
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    Nissan Almera
    I was very dissatisfied with the service provided at Europcar Kota Kinabalu.
    14 Aug 2023
    starstarstarstarstar
    Perodua Bezza
    Photo by Fui Yin C. about renting a Perodua Bezza in Kota Kinabalu (8/14/23)
    31 Dec 2022
    starstarstarstarstar
    Honda CR-V
    Everything was fantastic
    10 Oct 2022
    starstarstarstarstar
    Proton Persona
    Drove to Kundsasan Waterfront restaurants were great
    7 Jan 2022
    starstarstarstarstar
    Perodua Bezza
    We used the car to visit the mountain area around Mt Kinabalu including the Poring Hot Springs and Sabah tea Plantation. We also drove up to the northern tip of Borneo past Kudat to spend time on the beaches.
    23 Oct 2019
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    Perodua Bezza
    Renting a car in Kota Kinabalu is the right choice. This town easy moving around with a car.
    13 Sept 2019
    starstarstarstarstar
    Nissan Almera
    Renting a car is must easier for Foodie traveller to travel around KK

    Car rental statistics

    Highest-rated company
    Keddy (rated 8.7 / 10)
    Lowest-rated company
    GreenMotion (rated 7.5 / 10)
    Total number of reviews
    9
    Total rental companies
    9
    Average daily price
    $45
    Lowest daily price
    $25
    Total cars available
    50

    Top 9 suppliers in Kota Kinabalu in 2025

    Keddy
    1 location
    Keddy
    8.7
    Very good
    163 reviews
    Value for money
    8.2
    Ease of finding
    8.9
    Agent helpfulness
    8.9
    Pick-up speed
    9
    Drop-off speed
    9.2
    Car cleanliness
    8.8
    Car condition
    7.9
    $26 - $72
    per day
    Most popular location
    Kota Kinabalu International Airport Beg Berkunci No 134, Aras 5, Bangunan Terminal, 88740 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
    SIXT
    1 location
    SIXT
    8.3
    Very good
    Value for money
    8.3
    Ease of finding
    8.2
    Agent helpfulness
    8.4
    Pick-up speed
    8
    Drop-off speed
    8.2
    Car cleanliness
    8.3
    Car condition
    8.4
    $28 - $31
    per day
    Most popular location
    Kota Kinabalu International, Lot No. L1l02 (C4), Level 1
    MKAZ
    1 location
    MKAZ
    8.2
    Very good
    Value for money
    8.3
    Ease of finding
    8.2
    Agent helpfulness
    8.3
    Pick-up speed
    8
    Drop-off speed
    8.2
    Car cleanliness
    8.1
    Car condition
    8.3
    $28 - $31
    per day
    Most popular location
    Lapangan Terbang Antarabangsa Kota Kinabal, Sabah, 88740, Malaysia
    AGTRAN
    1 location
    AGTRAN
    8.2
    Very good
    2 reviews
    Value for money
    8.1
    Ease of finding
    8.1
    Agent helpfulness
    8.4
    Pick-up speed
    7.9
    Drop-off speed
    8.2
    Car cleanliness
    8.1
    Car condition
    8.3
    $28 - $31
    per day
    Most popular location
    Kota Kinabalu International Airport, Beg Berkunci No 134, Aras 5, Bangunan Terminal, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah.
    Hawk rent a car
    1 location
    Hawk rent a car
    8.1
    Very good
    Value for money
    8.2
    Ease of finding
    8.2
    Agent helpfulness
    8.2
    Pick-up speed
    8
    Drop-off speed
    8.2
    Car cleanliness
    8
    Car condition
    8.2
    $28 - $31
    per day
    Most popular location
    HAWK / EXTRA RENT A CAR ZARA’S BOUTIQUE HOTEL (LOBBY LEVEL),HARBOUR CITY,JALAN PANTAI BARU, SEMBULAN
    KK Leisure tour Rent a car SDN BHD
    1 location
    KK Leisure tour Rent a car SDN BHD
    8.1
    Very good
    Value for money
    8.2
    Ease of finding
    8.2
    Agent helpfulness
    8.2
    Pick-up speed
    8
    Drop-off speed
    8.2
    Car cleanliness
    8
    Car condition
    8.2
    $28 - $31
    per day
    Most popular location
    Lot No. L1L02 (C13) Level 1 (Landside)
    Europcar
    1 location
    Europcar
    7.8
    Average
    3 reviews
    Value for money
    7.4
    Ease of finding
    8.1
    Agent helpfulness
    7.6
    Pick-up speed
    7.9
    Drop-off speed
    8.2
    Car cleanliness
    7.7
    Car condition
    7.5
    $31 - $87
    per day
    Most popular location
    Kota Kinabalu International Airport, Counter No. L1L02 (C16), Arrival Hall 1, Ground Floor, 88000 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
    GoGo Car Rental
    1 location
    GoGo Car Rental
    7.6
    Average
    11 reviews
    Value for money
    7.7
    Ease of finding
    7.1
    Agent helpfulness
    7.8
    Pick-up speed
    7.3
    Drop-off speed
    7.7
    Car cleanliness
    7.8
    Car condition
    7.9
    $39 - $148
    per day
    Most popular location
    Kota Kinabalu International Airport, Jalan Kepayan, Kota Kinabalu.
    GreenMotion
    2 locations
    GreenMotion
    7.5
    Average
    8 reviews
    Value for money
    7.4
    Ease of finding
    7
    Agent helpfulness
    7.7
    Pick-up speed
    7.1
    Drop-off speed
    8.2
    Car cleanliness
    7.5
    Car condition
    7.5
    $25 - $248
    per day
    Most popular location
    KK Times Square, Phase 2, Off Coastal Highway, 88100 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia

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