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Cheapflights insights for Kota Kinabalu car rentals
Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Kota Kinabalu, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.
How far in advance should I hire a car in Kota Kinabalu?
Book your car hire in Kota Kinabalu 81 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around ฿888/day on average when booked 81 days ahead, which saves you 2,568% off the average price.
What is the best car rental company in Kota Kinabalu?
Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental company in Kota Kinabalu is KK Rent A Car (rated 10.0/10). Avis (rated 8.0/10) is also highly rated by our users.
KK Rent A Car
10.0
Avis
8.0
Agtran
8.0
Europcar
8.0
What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Kota Kinabalu?
At Kota Kinabalu, the best time to rent a car is at February, with an average daily rate of just ฿951. Conversely, January is the priciest month, averaging ฿1,110 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.|1#In Kota Kinabalu, the best time to rent a car is in February, with an average daily rate of just ฿951. Conversely, January is the priciest month, averaging ฿1,110 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.
January
฿1,110
February
฿951
March
฿1,046
April
฿1,046
May
฿1,110
June
฿1,110
July
฿1,046
August
฿1,046
September
฿983
October
฿1,046
November
฿1,078
December
฿1,078
What car do most people hire in Kota Kinabalu?
The most popular types of cars to hire in Kota Kinabalu are the following: Economy cars (Honda City or similar), Full-size cars (Toyota Fortuner or similar), and Passenger van cars (Toyota Avanza or similar).
Which car hire company has the most locations in Kota Kinabalu?
KK Rent A Car has 31 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Green Matrix has the second-highest number of locations in Kota Kinabalu at 3.
Top rental agencies in Kota Kinabalu
Explore the leading car rental agencies in Kota Kinabalu known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car rental companies in Kota Kinabalu. Reviews were last updated on 14 September 2025.
KK Rent A Car
31 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
10.0
Comfort
10.0
Overall
10.0
Pick-up/drop-off
10.0
Value
10.0
Avis
1 location
Agtran
1 location
Overview
Cleanliness
8.0
Comfort
8.0
Overall
8.0
Pick-up/drop-off
8.0
Value
8.0
Europcar
3 reviews•2 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
8.6
Comfort
9.0
Overall
8.0
Pick-up/drop-off
8.0
Value
8.6
keddy by Europcar
3 locations
Sixt
2 locations
Pacific
1 location
Prima Odyssey
1 location
Car rental FAQs
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Kota Kinabalu, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 14 September 2025.
Can I rent a car for a month in Kota Kinabalu?
Yes, you can rent a car for a month in Kota Kinabalu. Check Cheapflights for the latest prices and car type availability.