Car Rental in Kota Kinabalu
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Cheapest car rental rates
Kota Kinabalu Downtown
Mini
Perodua Axia or similar
$22.53 per day
Kota Kinabalu International Airport
Economy
Perodua Axia or similar
$25.59 per day
Kota Kinabalu International Airport
Compact
Proton Persona or similar
$31.24 per day
Kota Kinabalu International Airport
Economy Elite
Perodua Bezza or similar
$39.39 per day
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Kota Kinabalu International Airport
Intermediate
Honda City or similar
$53.91 per day
Kota Kinabalu International Airport
Standard Van
Perodua Alza or similar
$75.45 per day
Kota Kinabalu International Airport
Full-size Van
Perodua Aruz or similar
$54.49 per day
Kota Kinabalu Downtown
Luxury Van
Nissan Urvan or similar
$68.39 per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 11:29 PM on 4/7/25. 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
$46 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
$0.48 per liter or $1.81 per gallon
Lowest gas price
$0.48 per liter or $1.81 per gallon
Highest gas price
$0.48 per liter or $1.81 per gallon
Top 7 cities near Kota Kinabalu
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Top 5 locations near Kota Kinabalu
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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 June (when prices average $30.33 per day). This is 18% cheaper than the yearly average and 30% cheaper than renting in December (when prices average $43.24).
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 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
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
Car rental information
| Car rental locations | 2 |
| Airport locations | 1 |
| Popular suppliers | Keddy, GoGo Car Rental, GreenMotion, SIXT, MKAZ |
| Popular car categories | Small cars, Medium cars, SUVs, Vans |
| Lowest price | $23 per day |
| Cheapest supplier | GreenMotion |
Most popular car models of rental suppliers
| Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keddy | Perodua Bezza | 4 | 1 | Small cars |
| GoGo Car Rental | Perodua Axia | 5 | 1 | Small cars |
| GreenMotion | Perodua Axia | 4 | 1 | Small cars |
| Keddy | Nissan Almera | 4 | 1 | Medium cars |
| GreenMotion | Perodua Bezza | 4 | 1 | Medium cars |
| Keddy | Nissan X-Trail | 5 | 1 | SUVs |
| GoGo Car Rental | Perodua Aruz | 5 | 2 | Vans |
| Keddy | Proton Persona | 4 | 2 | Medium cars |
| Keddy | Honda BR-V | 5 | 2 | SUVs |
| Keddy | Honda City | 4 | 1 | Large cars |
Our customers' reviews
Because we want to make sure each review listed here is left by a real customer, we don’t have the 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.
MW
Malaysia
Nissan Almera
10/20/23
I was very dissatisfied with the service provided at Europcar Kota Kinabalu.
FC
Malaysia
Perodua Bezza
8/14/23 
KA
Singapore
Honda CR-V
12/31/22
Everything was fantastic
JB
Australia
Proton Persona
10/10/22
Drove to Kundsasan
Waterfront restaurants were great
AD
Malaysia
Perodua Bezza
1/7/22
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
10/23/19
Renting a car in Kota Kinabalu is the right choice. This town easy moving around with a car.
KL
Malaysia
Nissan Almera
9/13/19
Renting a car is must easier for Foodie traveller to travel around KK
Car rental statistics
Highest-rated company
Keddy
8.7 / 10
Lowest-rated company
GoGo Car Rental
7.4 / 10
Total number of reviews
8
Total rental companies
9
Average daily price
$46.37
Lowest daily price
$22.53
Total cars available
70
Top 9 suppliers in Kota Kinabalu in 2025
Keddy
1 location
$26 - $62
SIXT
1 location
$31 - $43
AGTRAN
1 location
$44 - $75
Hawk rent a car
1 location
$44 - $75
KK Leisure tour Rent a car SDN BHD
1 location
$44 - $75
GreenMotion
2 locations
$23 - $211
MKAZ
1 location
$26 - $316
Europcar
1 location
$33 - $68
GoGo Car Rental
1 location
$39 - $148
Awards
World Travel Tech Awards - World's Best Car Rental Booking Website 2023
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Travel & Hospitality Awards 2021
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Uzakrota Travel Awards - World’s Leading Car Rental Website 2022
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