Car Rental in Kota Kinabalu
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Cheapest Car Rental Rates
Kota Kinabalu International Airport Car Rental
Mini
Perodua Viva
or similar
$29.60
/ per day
Kota Kinabalu International Airport Car Rental
Economy Elite
Perodua Bezza
or similar
$30.86
/ per day
Kota Kinabalu International Airport Car Rental
Compact
Nissan Almera
or similar
$39.82
/ per day
Kota Kinabalu International Airport Car Rental
Economy
Perodua Myvi
or similar
$33.68
/ per day
Most Popular Car Rental Deals
Kota Kinabalu International Airport Car Rental
Intermediate
Honda City
or similar
$42.76
/ per day
Kota Kinabalu International Airport Car Rental
Standard Van
Perodua Alza
or similar
$48.76
/ per day
Kota Kinabalu International Airport Car Rental
Mini
Perodua Axia
or similar
$31.64
/ per day
Kota Kinabalu International Airport Car Rental
Compact
Proton Persona
or similar
$34.26
/ per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 11:51 on 2023-10-02. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
Travel Information
Language
Bahasa Melayu,
English
English
Currency
MYR
Drive on
Left-hand side
Country code
+60
Average car rental price
$36.42 / per day
Average car rental length
5 days
Speed limit within town
60 km/h
37 mph
Speed limit out of town
90 - 110 km/h
56 - 68 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.08%
Average gasoline price
$0.43 per liter
Highest gasoline price
$0.43 per liter
Lowest gasoline price
$0.43 per liter
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1749.3 km / 1087.0 miles away
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Top 6 Locations near Kota Kinabalu
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Kota Kinabalu International Airport Car Rentals from $29.60 per day
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Johor Bahru (Senai International) Airport Car Rentals from $30.81 per day1453.7 km / 903.3 miles away
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Downtown Car Rentals from $17.01 per day1618.8 km / 1005.9 miles away
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Kuala Lumpur Airport Car Rentals from $17.01 per day1629.0 km / 1012.2 miles away
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Penang Airport Car Rentals from $17.01 per day1747.9 km / 1086.1 miles away
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Langkawi Airport Car Rentals from $28.82 per day1804.8 km / 1121.5 miles away
Map of Car Rental Locations
What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Kota Kinabalu?
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.
Average rental costs per day in Kota Kinabalu
The cheapest month to rent a car in Kota Kinabalu is July (when prices average $33.75 per day). This is 13% cheaper than the yearly average and 34% cheaper than renting in December (when prices average $51.46).
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.
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 usual rental length in Kota Kinabalu?
How long travelers keep their rental cars for varies from month to month: in April, the average renter keeps their car for 6 days, and in June, they keep their car for 4 days.
Average number of rental days in Kota Kinabalu
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 October, and the least popular is May.
Monthly searches in Kota Kinabalu by pick-up date relative to the average
Car Rental Information
| Car rental locations | 2 |
| Airport locations | 1 |
| Popular suppliers | Keddy, Europcar, AGTRAN |
| Popular car categories | Small cars, Medium cars, SUVs, Large cars |
| Lowest price | $30 per day |
| Cheapest supplier | AGTRAN |
Most Popular Car Models of Rental Suppliers
| Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keddy | Perodua Bezza | 5 | 1 | Small cars |
| Keddy | Nissan Almera | 4 | 1 | Medium cars |
| Keddy | Honda City | 4 | 1 | Large cars |
| Keddy | Honda BR-V | 5 | 2 | SUVs |
| Keddy | Honda CR-V | 5 | 2 | SUVs |
| Keddy | Nissan X-Trail | 5 | 1 | SUVs |
| Keddy | Proton Persona | 4 | 2 | Medium cars |
| Keddy | Proton Saga | 4 | 1 | Small cars |
| Keddy | Toyota Vios | 4 | 2 | Large cars |
| Europcar | Perodua Bezza | 4 | 1 | Small cars |
Our Customers' Reviews
Because we want to make sure each review listed here is left by a real customer, we don’t have an option to post a review here. Instead, we ask each and every customer to leave a review after they return their rental car. This way, you know that all reviews are authentic, verified, and trustworthy.
KA
Singapore
Honda CR-V
December 31, 2022
Everything was fantastic
JB
Australia
Proton Persona
October 10, 2022
Drove to Kundsasan
Waterfront restaurants were great
AD
Malaysia
Perodua Bezza
January 7, 2022
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.
CL
Malaysia
Perodua Bezza
October 23, 2019
Renting a car in Kota Kinabalu is the right choice. This town easy moving around with a car.
KL
Malaysia
Nissan Almera
September 13, 2019
Renting a car is must easier for Foodie traveller to travel around KK
Car Rental Statistics
Highest rated company
Keddy
8.8 / 10
Lowest rated company
AGTRAN
8.4 / 10
Total number of reviews
7
Total rental companies
6
Average daily price
$36.42
Lowest daily price
$29.60
Total cars available
18
Top 6 Suppliers in Kota Kinabalu in 2023
Keddy
1 location
$31 - $69
Hertz
1 location
Europcar
1 location
$36 - $75
AGTRAN
1 location
$30 - $49
Hawk rent a car
1 location
KK Leisure tour Rent a car SDN BHD
1 location
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