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Perodua Myvi
or similar Economy
Automatic
4
A/C
4
£14.48
per day
Free cancellation
7.4
Below 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!
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Free additional driver
Online check-in
Perodua Bezza
or similar Compact
Automatic
5
A/C
4
£15.03
per day
Free cancellation
7.4
Below 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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Mitsubishi Triton
or similar Standard Regular Cab Pickup
Automatic
5
A/C
4
£44.68
per day
Free cancellation
8.2
Good
Meet & Greet
Pick-up information
Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI)
Kota Kinabalu International Airport, 134, Aras 5, 88740 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia
Upon arrival and after collecting your luggage, please contact us at +60 1110560026 or +60 173165600(WhatsApp). Staff will deliver the vehicle to the airport for your pickup. If you require delivery to another location, please inform us at least 1 day in advance, and a delivery fee will apply.
* If you have any inquiries before pickup, please contact us at +852 6662 3138 or cs@yesaway.com.
If you need pickup/dropoff outside business hours or on weekend, please contact us in advance and additional charges may apply
Drop-off information
Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI)
Kota Kinabalu International Airport, 134, Aras 5, 88740 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
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Honda BR-V
or similar Compact SUV
Automatic
7
A/C
5
£30.76
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
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Perodua Axia
or similar Mini
Automatic
5
A/C
4
£15.15
per day
Free cancellation
8.2
Good
Meet & Greet
Pick-up information
Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI)Kota Kinabalu International Airport, 134, Aras 5, 88740 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia
Upon arrival and after collecting your luggage, please contact us at +60 1110560026 or +60 173165600(WhatsApp). Staff will deliver the vehicle to the airport for your pickup. If you require delivery to another location, please inform us at least 1 day in advance, and a delivery fee will apply.
* If you have any inquiries before pickup, please contact us at +852 6662 3138 or cs@yesaway.com.
If you need pickup/dropoff outside business hours or on weekend, please contact us in advance and additional charges may apply
Drop-off information
Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI)
Kota Kinabalu International Airport, 134, Aras 5, 88740 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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Proton Saga
or similar Economy
Automatic
5
A/C
4
£16.70
per day
Free cancellation
8.2
Good
Meet & Greet
Pick-up information
Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI)
Kota Kinabalu International Airport, 134, Aras 5, 88740 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia
Upon arrival and after collecting your luggage, please contact us at +60 1110560026 or +60 173165600(WhatsApp). Staff will deliver the vehicle to the airport for your pickup. If you require delivery to another location, please inform us at least 1 day in advance, and a delivery fee will apply.
* If you have any inquiries before pickup, please contact us at +852 6662 3138 or cs@yesaway.com.
If you need pickup/dropoff outside business hours or on weekend, please contact us in advance and additional charges may apply
Drop-off information
Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI)
Kota Kinabalu International Airport, 134, Aras 5, 88740 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay now
Perodua Bezza
or similar Compact
Automatic
5
A/C
4
£16.70
per day
Free cancellation
8.2
Good
Meet & Greet
Pick-up information
Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI)
Kota Kinabalu International Airport, 134, Aras 5, 88740 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia
Upon arrival and after collecting your luggage, please contact us at +60 1110560026 or +60 173165600(WhatsApp). Staff will deliver the vehicle to the airport for your pickup. If you require delivery to another location, please inform us at least 1 day in advance, and a delivery fee will apply.
* If you have any inquiries before pickup, please contact us at +852 6662 3138 or cs@yesaway.com.
If you need pickup/dropoff outside business hours or on weekend, please contact us in advance and additional charges may apply
Drop-off information
Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI)
Kota Kinabalu International Airport, 134, Aras 5, 88740 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay now
Perodua Bezza
or similar Economy
Automatic
5
A/C
4
£16.72
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 now
Free additional driver
Online check-in
Perodua Axia
or similar Mini
Automatic
4
A/C
4
£17.01
per day
Free cancellation
7.4
Below 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 now
Perodua Myvi
or similar Economy
Automatic
5
A/C
4
£24.32
per day
Free cancellation
8.2
Good
Meet & Greet
Pick-up information
Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI)
Kota Kinabalu International Airport, 134, Aras 5, 88740 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia
Upon arrival and after collecting your luggage, please contact us at +60 1110560026 or +60 173165600(WhatsApp). Staff will deliver the vehicle to the airport for your pickup. If you require delivery to another location, please inform us at least 1 day in advance, and a delivery fee will apply.
* If you have any inquiries before pickup, please contact us at +852 6662 3138 or cs@yesaway.com.
If you need pickup/dropoff outside business hours or on weekend, please contact us in advance and additional charges may apply
Drop-off information
Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI)
Kota Kinabalu International Airport, 134, Aras 5, 88740 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay now
Free additional driver
Online check-in
Toyota Veloz
or similar Standard Van
Automatic
7
A/C
5
£30.73
per day
Free cancellation
7.4
Below 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 now
Perodua Alza
or similar Economy Van
Automatic
7
A/C
4
£32.24
per day
Free cancellation
8.2
Good
Meet & Greet
Pick-up information
Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI)
Kota Kinabalu International Airport, 134, Aras 5, 88740 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia
Upon arrival and after collecting your luggage, please contact us at +60 1110560026 or +60 173165600(WhatsApp). Staff will deliver the vehicle to the airport for your pickup. If you require delivery to another location, please inform us at least 1 day in advance, and a delivery fee will apply.
* If you have any inquiries before pickup, please contact us at +852 6662 3138 or cs@yesaway.com.
If you need pickup/dropoff outside business hours or on weekend, please contact us in advance and additional charges may apply
Drop-off information
Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI)
Kota Kinabalu International Airport, 134, Aras 5, 88740 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay now
Toyota Vios
or similar Economy
Automatic
5
A/C
5
£38.46
per day
Free cancellation
8.2
Good
Meet & Greet
Pick-up information
Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI)
Kota Kinabalu International Airport, 134, Aras 5, 88740 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia
Upon arrival and after collecting your luggage, please contact us at +60 1110560026 or +60 173165600(WhatsApp). Staff will deliver the vehicle to the airport for your pickup. If you require delivery to another location, please inform us at least 1 day in advance, and a delivery fee will apply.
* If you have any inquiries before pickup, please contact us at +852 6662 3138 or cs@yesaway.com.
If you need pickup/dropoff outside business hours or on weekend, please contact us in advance and additional charges may apply
Drop-off information
Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI)
Kota Kinabalu International Airport, 134, Aras 5, 88740 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay now
Toyota Innova
or similar Compact Van
Automatic
7
A/C
4
£40.02
per day
Free cancellation
8.2
Good
Meet & Greet
Pick-up information
Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI)
Kota Kinabalu International Airport, 134, Aras 5, 88740 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia
Upon arrival and after collecting your luggage, please contact us at +60 1110560026 or +60 173165600(WhatsApp). Staff will deliver the vehicle to the airport for your pickup. If you require delivery to another location, please inform us at least 1 day in advance, and a delivery fee will apply.
* If you have any inquiries before pickup, please contact us at +852 6662 3138 or cs@yesaway.com.
If you need pickup/dropoff outside business hours or on weekend, please contact us in advance and additional charges may apply
Drop-off information
Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI)
Kota Kinabalu International Airport, 134, Aras 5, 88740 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay now
Free additional driver
Online check-in
Nissan Urvan
or similar Luxury Van
Manual
10
A/C
5
£44.49
per day
Free cancellation
7.4
Below 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 now
Toyota Hiace
or similar Standard Commercial Van/Truck
Automatic
13
A/C
5
£55.56
per day
Free cancellation
8.2
Good
Meet & Greet
Pick-up information
Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI)
Kota Kinabalu International Airport, 134, Aras 5, 88740 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia
Upon arrival and after collecting your luggage, please contact us at +60 1110560026 or +60 173165600(WhatsApp). Staff will deliver the vehicle to the airport for your pickup. If you require delivery to another location, please inform us at least 1 day in advance, and a delivery fee will apply.
* If you have any inquiries before pickup, please contact us at +852 6662 3138 or cs@yesaway.com.
If you need pickup/dropoff outside business hours or on weekend, please contact us in advance and additional charges may apply
Drop-off information
Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI)
Kota Kinabalu International Airport, 134, Aras 5, 88740 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay now
Nissan Urvan
or similar Standard Commercial Van/Truck
Manual
13
A/C
5
£55.56
per day
Free cancellation
8.2
Good
Meet & Greet
Pick-up information
Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI)
Kota Kinabalu International Airport, 134, Aras 5, 88740 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia
Upon arrival and after collecting your luggage, please contact us at +60 1110560026 or +60 173165600(WhatsApp). Staff will deliver the vehicle to the airport for your pickup. If you require delivery to another location, please inform us at least 1 day in advance, and a delivery fee will apply.
* If you have any inquiries before pickup, please contact us at +852 6662 3138 or cs@yesaway.com.
If you need pickup/dropoff outside business hours or on weekend, please contact us in advance and additional charges may apply
Drop-off information
Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI)
Kota Kinabalu International Airport, 134, Aras 5, 88740 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay now
Hyundai Starex
or similar Full-size Van
Automatic
11
A/C
5
£55.56
per day
Free cancellation
8.2
Good
Meet & Greet
Pick-up information
Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI)
Kota Kinabalu International Airport, 134, Aras 5, 88740 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia
Upon arrival and after collecting your luggage, please contact us at +60 1110560026 or +60 173165600(WhatsApp). Staff will deliver the vehicle to the airport for your pickup. If you require delivery to another location, please inform us at least 1 day in advance, and a delivery fee will apply.
* If you have any inquiries before pickup, please contact us at +852 6662 3138 or cs@yesaway.com.
If you need pickup/dropoff outside business hours or on weekend, please contact us in advance and additional charges may apply
Drop-off information
Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI)
Kota Kinabalu International Airport, 134, Aras 5, 88740 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay now
Free additional driver
Online check-in
Hyundai Starex
or similar Special Van
Automatic
12
A/C
5
£58.38
per day
Free cancellation
7.4
Below 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 now
Toyota Fortuner
or similar Full-size SUV
Automatic
7
A/C
5
£63.33
per day
Free cancellation
8.2
Good
Meet & Greet
Pick-up information
Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI)
Kota Kinabalu International Airport, 134, Aras 5, 88740 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia
Upon arrival and after collecting your luggage, please contact us at +60 1110560026 or +60 173165600(WhatsApp). Staff will deliver the vehicle to the airport for your pickup. If you require delivery to another location, please inform us at least 1 day in advance, and a delivery fee will apply.
* If you have any inquiries before pickup, please contact us at +852 6662 3138 or cs@yesaway.com.
If you need pickup/dropoff outside business hours or on weekend, please contact us in advance and additional charges may apply
Drop-off information
Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI)
Kota Kinabalu International Airport, 134, Aras 5, 88740 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay now
Free additional driver
Online check-in
Toyota Vellfire
or similar Full-size Van
Automatic
7
A/C
5
£135.36
per day
Free cancellation
7.4
Below 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 now
Toyota Vellfire
or similar Full-size Van
Automatic
6
A/C
5
£156.60
per day
Free cancellation
8.2
Good
Meet & Greet
Pick-up information
Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI)
Kota Kinabalu International Airport, 134, Aras 5, 88740 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia
Upon arrival and after collecting your luggage, please contact us at +60 1110560026 or +60 173165600(WhatsApp). Staff will deliver the vehicle to the airport for your pickup. If you require delivery to another location, please inform us at least 1 day in advance, and a delivery fee will apply.
* If you have any inquiries before pickup, please contact us at +852 6662 3138 or cs@yesaway.com.
If you need pickup/dropoff outside business hours or on weekend, please contact us in advance and additional charges may apply
Drop-off information
Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI)
Kota Kinabalu International Airport, 134, Aras 5, 88740 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay now
Toyota Land Cruiser Prado
or similar Full-size SUV
Automatic
7
A/C
5
£156.60
per day
Free cancellation
8.2
Good
Meet & Greet
Pick-up information
Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI)
Kota Kinabalu International Airport, 134, Aras 5, 88740 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia
Upon arrival and after collecting your luggage, please contact us at +60 1110560026 or +60 173165600(WhatsApp). Staff will deliver the vehicle to the airport for your pickup. If you require delivery to another location, please inform us at least 1 day in advance, and a delivery fee will apply.
* If you have any inquiries before pickup, please contact us at +852 6662 3138 or cs@yesaway.com.
If you need pickup/dropoff outside business hours or on weekend, please contact us in advance and additional charges may apply
Drop-off information
Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI)
Kota Kinabalu International Airport, 134, Aras 5, 88740 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay now
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The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 07:49 on 10/08/26. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
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Table of contents
- Cheapest Car Hire Rates
- Why book with us?
- Travel information
- Map of top car rental locations
- When to book in Kota Kinabalu and for how long?
- Car hire information
- Most popular car models of suppliers
- Here's what travellers say about hiring a car in Kota Kinabalu
- Car Hire Statistics
- Top 10 suppliers in Kota Kinabalu in 2026
- Award-winning service
Travel information
Languages
Bahasa Melayu, English
Currency
MYR
Drive on
Left-hand side
Dialing code
+60
Average car hire price
£48 per day
Average car hire length
5 days
Speed limit within city centre
60 km/h
or
37 mph
Speed limit out of city centre
90–110 km/h
or
56–68 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.08%
Average petrol price
£0.37 per litre or £1.40 per gallon
Lowest petrol price
£0.37 per litre or £1.40 per gallon
Highest petrol price
£0.37 per litre or £1.40 per gallon
Score
8.4 / 10
Map of top car rental locations
A
Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI)
10 rental locations
B
Kota Kinabalu (Downtown)
2 rental locations
When to book in Kota Kinabalu and for how long?
In which month is car hire in Kota Kinabalu the most affordable?
According to our data, prices for hiring a car in Kota Kinabalu fluctuate depending on the time of year. This graph displays the average hire prices in each month in order to help you find the best bargain.
Saver's insights
| Cheapest monthNovember | Most expensive month October | ||
| Average price £30 | A good deal £25 | Cheapest supplier yesaway | Cheapest car type Small cars |
Average price for hiring a car per day in Kota Kinabalu
£34
£17
£0
£25
in January
Jan
£30
in February
Feb
£27
in March
Mar
£28
in April
Apr
£26
in May
May
£25
in June
Jun
£26
in July
Jul
£30
in August
Aug
£24
in September
Sep
£31
in October
Oct
£22
in November
Nov
£27
in December
Dec
The best month to hire a car in Kota Kinabalu is November (when the average price is £22.17 per day). This is 26% less than the yearly average and 28% less than hiring in October (when the average price is £30.94).
This information can help you determine the low season. But note that these prices are only averages. The cost of your car hire is determined by the type of car you select, the length of time you hire it for, and how much in advance you book. Simply select your dates in the form at the top of the page to find out the exact prices.
What is the most favoured month for hiring a car in Kota Kinabalu?
Given the number of searches made by our customers, the most popular month for hiring a car in Kota Kinabalu is August, and the least popular is October.
Popularity of Car Hire in Kota Kinabalu by Monthly Searches
1.8
0.9
0
0.9 times in January
Jan
Same as average in February
Feb
1.4 times in March
Mar
0.8 times in April
Apr
1.2 times in May
May
0.6 times in June
Jun
0.8 times in July
Jul
1.6 times in August
Aug
1.3 times in September
Sep
0.5 times in October
Oct
0.6 times in November
Nov
1.3 times in December
Dec
What's the usual period for which people keep their hire cars, on average, in Kota Kinabalu?
Car hire lengths vary from month to month: in February, the average hirer keeps their car for 7 days, and in April, they keep their car for 4 days.
Average number of hire days in Kota Kinabalu
8
4
0
6 days in January
Jan
7 days in February
Feb
5 days in March
Mar
4 days in April
Apr
5 days in May
May
5 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
5 days in December
Dec
Car hire information
| 📍 Car hire locations | 2 |
| ✈️ Airport locations | 1 |
| 🔥 Popular suppliers | Keddy, MKAZ, GreenMotion, GoGo Car Rental, SIXT |
| 🚗 Popular car types | Small cars, SUVs, medium cars, people Carriers |
| 🤑 Lowest price | £20 per day |
| 👛 Cheapest supplier | yesaway |
Most popular car models of suppliers
| Hire Agency | Model | Doors | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Keddy | Perodua Bezza | 4 | Small car |
| MKAZ | Perodua Axia | 4 | Small car |
| Keddy | Nissan X-Trail | 4 | SUV |
| GreenMotion | Perodua Axia | 4 | Small car |
| Keddy | Nissan Almera | 4 | Medium car |
| Keddy | Honda BR-V | 5 | SUV |
| GreenMotion | Perodua Bezza | 4 | Medium car |
| SIXT | Proton Saga | 4 | Small car |
| GoGo Car Rental | Perodua Aruz | 5 | Van |
| Keddy | Honda City | 4 | Large car |
Here's what travellers say about hiring a car in Kota Kinabalu
8.0
Average rating
Based on 1 review
Best month to visit
January
Happiest customers drive
Honda CR-V
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4 Jan 2023
Philip B.
Nissan Almera
Travelled to the places in Sabah, Borneo that cannot be reached by public transport. Amazing experience.
Car Hire Statistics
Highest-rated company
Keddy (rated 8.8 / 10)
Lowest-rated company
GreenMotion (rated 6.9 / 10)
Total number of reviews
10
Total rental companies
10
Average daily price
£48
Lowest daily price
£20
Total cars available
40
Top 10 suppliers in Kota Kinabalu in 2026
Keddy
1 location
8.8
Very Good
182 ratings
Value for money
8.4
Ease of finding
8.9
Agent helpfulness
9.1
Pick-up speed
9.2
Drop-off speed
9.4
Car cleanliness
8.8
Car condition
7.9
£30
per day
Most popular location
Kota Kinabalu International Airport, Counter No. L1L02 (C16), Arrival Hall 1, Ground Floor, 88000 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
AGTRAN
1 location
8.4
Good
2 ratings
Value for money
8.4
Ease of finding
8.1
Agent helpfulness
8.8
Pick-up speed
7.9
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.7
Car condition
8.7
£30
per day
Most popular location
Kota Kinabalu International Airport, Beg Berkunci No 134, Aras 5, Bangunan Terminal, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah.
Hertz
1 location
8.2
Good
Value for money
8.1
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.2
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.3
Car condition
8.4
£30
per day
Most popular location
T1 New Wing
yesaway
1 location
8.2
Good
Value for money
8.3
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.4
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.2
Car condition
8.2
£24–£357
per day
Most popular location
Kota Kinabalu International Airport, 134, Aras 5, 88740 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia
KK Leisure tour Rent a car SDN BHD
2 locations
8.1
Good
Value for money
8.2
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
8.2
£24–£357
per day
Most popular location
Lot 7,Blk A,1st Floor, Asia City
SIXT
1 location
8.1
Good
2 ratings
Value for money
8.0
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.1
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.2
Car condition
8.1
£24–£357
per day
Most popular location
Kota Kinabalu International, Lot No. L1l02 (C4), Level 1
MKAZ
1 location
8.0
Good
2 ratings
Value for money
8.0
Ease of finding
8.1
Agent helpfulness
8.0
Pick-up speed
7.9
Drop-off speed
8.1
Car cleanliness
7.8
Car condition
8.0
£24–£357
per day
Most popular location
Lapangan Terbang Antarabangsa Kota Kinabal, Sabah, 88740, Malaysia
Europcar
1 location
7.8
Average
3 ratings
Value for money
7.4
Ease of finding
8.1
Agent helpfulness
7.7
Pick-up speed
7.9
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
7.8
Car condition
7.5
£23–£43
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
7.6
Average
13 ratings
Value for money
7.8
Ease of finding
7.1
Agent helpfulness
7.6
Pick-up speed
7.4
Drop-off speed
7.7
Car cleanliness
8.0
Car condition
8.0
£23–£43
per day
Most popular location
Kota Kinabalu International Airport, Jalan Kepayan, Kota Kinabalu.
GreenMotion
2 locations
6.9
Poor
10 ratings
Value for money
6.6
Ease of finding
6.3
Agent helpfulness
7.0
Pick-up speed
6.4
Drop-off speed
7.8
Car cleanliness
7.1
Car condition
6.8
£21–£197
per day
Most popular location
KK Times Square, Phase 2, Off Coastal Highway, 88100 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia
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