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How far in advance should I hire a car in Kota Kinabalu?

Book your car hire in Kota Kinabalu 58 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around ฿860/day on average when booked 58 days ahead, which saves you 2,423% off the average price.

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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). Sixt (rated 10.0/10) is also highly rated by our users.

KK Rent A Car
KK Rent A Car
10.0
Sixt
Sixt
10.0
Avis
Avis
8.0
Agtran
Agtran
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 January, with an average daily rate of just ฿1,020. Conversely, December is the priciest month, averaging ฿1,179 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 January, with an average daily rate of just ฿1,020. Conversely, December is the priciest month, averaging ฿1,179 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.

January

฿1,020

February

฿1,115

March

฿1,115

April

฿1,052

May

฿1,084

June

฿1,115

July

฿1,052

August

฿1,084

September

฿1,052

October

฿1,084

November

฿1,084

December

฿1,179

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 (Perodua Myvi or similar), SUV cars (Nissan X-Trail or similar), and Passenger van cars (Class Full-size Van 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.

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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 18 April 2026.

KK Rent A Car

31 locations
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Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

10.0

Sixt

2 locations
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Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

10.0

Avis

1 location
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Agtran

1 location
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Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Pick-up/drop-off

8.0

Value

8.0

Europcar

8.0
Very Good
3 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

8.6

Comfort

9.0

Overall

8.0

Pick-up/drop-off

8.0

Value

8.6

keddy by Europcar

3 locations
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Cleanliness

7.3

Comfort

6.3

Overall

6.6

Pick-up/drop-off

6.6

Value

6.3

Pacific

1 location
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Prima Odyssey

1 location
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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 18 April 2026.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Kota Kinabalu for a week from GREEN MOTION ?

    From GREEN MOTION you can hire a car in Kota Kinabalu from about ฿6,331 per week on average.

  • 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.

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