Car Hire in Downtown Kota Kinabalu

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Kota Kinabalu City Centre, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
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Cheapest Car Hire Rates

Mini
Perodua Axia or comparable
Perodua Axia
  • 4
  • 1
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
GreenMotion
PLN 97.92 per day
Compact
Perodua Bezza or comparable
Perodua Bezza
  • 5
  • 1
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
GreenMotion
PLN 102.04 per day
Economy
Perodua Myvi or comparable
Perodua Myvi
  • 4
  • 1
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
GreenMotion
PLN 102.04 per day
Standard Van
Toyota Veloz or comparable
Toyota Veloz
  • 7
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
GreenMotion
PLN 207.28 per day

Most Popular Car Hire Deals

Luxury Van
Nissan Urvan or comparable
Nissan Urvan
  • 10
  • 5
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
GreenMotion
PLN 297.11 per day
Special Van
Hyundai Starex or comparable
Hyundai Starex
  • 12
  • 3
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
GreenMotion
PLN 353.02 per day
Full-size Van
Toyota Vellfire or comparable
Toyota Vellfire
  • 7
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
GreenMotion
PLN 906.56 per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 06:31 on 14/07/2025. 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
Dialing code
+60
Average car hire price
PLN 295 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
PLN 1.76 per litre or PLN 6.66 per gallon
Lowest petrol price
PLN 1.76 per litre or PLN 6.66 per gallon
Highest petrol price
PLN 1.76 per litre or PLN 6.66 per gallon

Map of Car Hire Destinations

In which month is car hire in Downtown Kota Kinabalu the most affordable?

Prices for hiring a car in Downtown Kota Kinabalu fluctuate depending on the time of year. This table and graph can help you find the best bargain.
Average price for hiring a car per day in Downtown Kota Kinabalu
PLN 201.66
January
PLN 104.34
February
March
April
May
PLN 102.30
June
PLN 103.62
July
August
September
October
November
PLN 249.36
December
The best month to hire a car in Downtown Kota Kinabalu is June — when the average price for a hire is PLN 102.30 per day. This is 33% less than the yearly average and 59% less than hiring a car in December (when the average price is PLN 249.36 per day).

This information can help you determine the low season. But note that these prices are only averages. The cost of your 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 type in your dates in the form at the top of the page in order to find out the exact prices.

For how long do most travellers hire cars for in Downtown Kota Kinabalu?

How long travellers keep their hire cars depends on the time of year: in February, the average hire length is 8 days, while in January, it is only 3 days.
Average number of hire days in Downtown Kota Kinabalu
3
January
8
February
March
April
May
4
June
4
July
August
September
October
November
4
December

What time of year sees the highest demand for car hire in Downtown Kota Kinabalu?

Given the number of users searching for a car in Downtown Kota Kinabalu, there is a higher probability of travellers hiring a car in January in comparison to hiring a car in in June.
Monthly Car Hire Searches in Downtown Kota Kinabalu Compared to the Yearly Average
167%
January
111%
February
March
April
May
56%
June
56%
July
August
September
October
November
111%
December

Car hire information

Popular suppliers GreenMotion
Popular car categories People Carriers, Small cars, Medium cars
Lowest price PLN 98 per day
Cheapest supplier GreenMotion

Most popular car models of suppliers

Hire Agency Model Doors Luggage Type
GreenMotion Perodua Axia 4 1 Small cars
GreenMotion Perodua Bezza 4 1 Medium cars
GreenMotion Toyota Veloz 5 2 People Carriers
GreenMotion Nissan Urvan 5 5 People Carriers

Car Hire Statistics

Highest-rated company
Hawk rent a car
8.1 / 10
)
Lowest-rated company
GreenMotion
7.8 / 10
Total rental companies
2
Average daily price
PLN 295.15
Lowest daily price
PLN 97.92
Total cars available
14

Top 2 suppliers in Downtown Kota Kinabalu in 2025

Hawk rent a car
Hawk rent a car
Very good 8.1 / 0 reviews
+60088218160
HAWK / EXTRA RENT A CAR ZARA’S BOUTIQUE HOTEL (LOBBY LEVEL),HARBOUR CITY,JALAN PANTAI BARU, SEMBULAN
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
GreenMotion
Average 7.8 / 1 review
+60124944177
KK Times Square, Phase 2, Off Coastal Highway, 88100 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia
PLN 98 - PLN 907
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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