Car Rental in Downtown Kota Kinabalu
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Perodua Axia
or similar
Automatic
4
1
A/C
4
€23.01
per day
7.8
Average
1 reviews
Perodua Bezza
or similar
Automatic
5
1
A/C
4
€23.98
per day
7.8
Average
1 reviews
Perodua Myvi
or similar
Automatic
4
1
A/C
4
€23.98
per day
7.8
Average
1 reviews
Toyota Veloz
or similar
Automatic
7
2
A/C
5
€48.71
per day
7.8
Average
1 reviews
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Nissan Urvan
or similar
Manual
10
5
A/C
5
€69.82
per day
7.8
Average
1 reviews
Hyundai Starex
or similar
Automatic
12
3
A/C
5
€82.96
per day
7.8
Average
1 reviews
Toyota Vellfire
or similar
Automatic
7
2
A/C
5
€213.04
per day
7.8
Average
1 reviews
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 8:47 PM on 9/16/25. 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
- Most popular car rental deals
- Why book with us?
- Travel information
- Top 5 locations near Kota Kinabalu Downtown
- Map of top car rental locations
- When to book in Downtown Kota Kinabalu and for how long?
- Car rental information
- Most popular car models of rental suppliers
- Car rental statistics
- Top 2 suppliers in Downtown Kota Kinabalu in 2025
- Award-winning service
Travel information
Languages
Bahasa Melayu, English
Currency
MYR
Drive on
Left-hand side
Country code
+60
Average car rental price
€69 per day
Average car rental length
5 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
€0.41 per liter or €1.55 per gallon
Lowest gas price
€0.41 per liter or €1.55 per gallon
Highest gas price
€0.41 per liter or €1.55 per gallon
Top 5 locations near Kota Kinabalu Downtown
- Kota Kinabalu International Airportfrom €21.22 per day6.3 km / 3.91 miles away
- Johor Bahru (Senai International) Airportfrom €27.91 per day1,457.5 km / 905.65 miles away
- Kuala Lumpur Airportfrom €17.11 per day1,632.2 km / 1,014.2 miles away
- Penang Airportfrom €18.16 per day1,750.1 km / 1,087.46 miles away
- Langkawi Airportfrom €20.90 per day1,806.6 km / 1,122.57 miles away
Map of top car rental locations
A
Hawk rent a car
HAWK / EXTRA RENT A CAR ZARA’S BOUTIQUE HOTEL (LOBBY LEVEL),HARBOUR CITY,JALAN PANTAI BARU, SEMBULAN
B
GreenMotion
KK Times Square, Phase 2, Off Coastal Highway, 88100 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia
When to book in Downtown Kota Kinabalu and for how long?
When are car rental prices the lowest in Downtown Kota Kinabalu?
The cost of renting a car in Downtown Kota Kinabalu varies by season. The table and graph below can help you find the best time of year to save on a rental car.
Saver's insights
| Cheapest monthJune | Most expensive month December | ||
| Average price €25 | A good deal €30 | Cheapest supplier GreenMotion | Cheapest car type Small cars |
Average rental costs per day in Downtown Kota Kinabalu
€64
€32
€0
€47
in January
Jan
€25
in February
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
€24
in June
Jun
€25
in July
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
€59
in December
Dec
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car in Downtown Kota Kinabalu is June — when rental costs average €24.04 per day. This is 6% cheaper than the yearly average and 59% cheaper than renting a car in December (when prices average €58.60 per day).
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 is the most popular time of year to rent a car in Downtown Kota Kinabalu?
Based on how many users search for a car in in Downtown Kota Kinabalu, travelers are most likely to rent a car in January, while they are least likely to rent in in June.
Monthly searches in Downtown Kota Kinabalu by pick-up date relative to the average
1.7
0.8
0
1.5 times in January
Jan
Same as average in February
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
0.5 times in June
Jun
Same as average in July
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Same as average in December
Dec
For how long do renters keep their vehicles in Downtown Kota Kinabalu?
How long travelers keep their rental cars varies by the time of year: in February the average rental period is 8 days, while in January, the average rental period is only 3 days.
Average number of rental days in Downtown Kota Kinabalu
9
4
0
3 days in January
Jan
8 days in February
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
4 days in June
Jun
4 days in July
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
4 days in December
Dec
Car rental information
| 🔥 Popular suppliers | GreenMotion |
| 🚗 Popular car types | Medium cars, Vans, Small cars |
| 🤑 Lowest price | €23 per day |
| 👛 Cheapest supplier | GreenMotion |
Most popular car models of rental suppliers
| Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GreenMotion | Perodua Bezza | 4 | 1 | Medium car |
| GreenMotion | Perodua Axia | 4 | 1 | Small car |
| GreenMotion | Toyota Veloz | 5 | 2 | Van |
| GreenMotion | Nissan Urvan | 5 | 5 | Van |
Car rental statistics
Highest-rated company
Hawk rent a car (rated 8.1 / 10)
Lowest-rated company
GreenMotion (rated 7.8 / 10)
Total rental companies
2
Average daily price
€69
Lowest daily price
€23
Total cars available
14
Top 2 suppliers in Downtown Kota Kinabalu in 2025
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
€30
per day
HAWK / EXTRA RENT A CAR ZARA’S BOUTIQUE HOTEL (LOBBY LEVEL),HARBOUR CITY,JALAN PANTAI BARU, SEMBULAN
+60088218160
Show working hours
Mon
08:00-17:00
Tue
08:00-17:00
Wed
08:00-17:00
Thu
08:00-17:00
Fri
08:00-17:00
Sat
08:00-17:00
Sun
08:00-17:00
GreenMotion
7.8
Average
1 review
Value for money
7.4
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
7.7
Pick-up speed
8
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
7.5
Car condition
7.5
€23 - €213
per day
KK Times Square, Phase 2, Off Coastal Highway, 88100 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia
+60124944177
Show working hours
Mon
08:00-18:00
Tue
08:00-18:00
Wed
08:00-18:00
Thu
08:00-18:00
Fri
08:00-18:00
Sat
08:00-18:00
Sun
08:00-18:00
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