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 46 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around ฿937/day on average when booked 46 days ahead, which saves you 2,701% 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). Europcar (rated 8.0/10 with 3 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.
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 ฿969. Conversely, January is the priciest month, averaging ฿1,163 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 ฿969. Conversely, January is the priciest month, averaging ฿1,163 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.
January
฿1,163
February
฿969
March
฿1,066
April
฿1,066
May
฿1,131
June
฿1,131
July
฿1,066
August
฿1,066
September
฿1,001
October
฿1,098
November
฿1,098
December
฿1,098
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 (Proton Saga or similar), Passenger van cars (Class Special Van or similar), and Standard cars (Hyundai Santa Fe 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 13 August 2025.
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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 13 August 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.