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Kota Kinabalu

Cheap Car Rentals in Kota Kinabalu from HK$170

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car hire in Kota Kinabalu with a pick-up date of 4-3 and drop-off date of 8-3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of hire. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Kota Kinabalu car rentals in 2025

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car rental in Kota Kinabalu. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 20 January 2025.

Most popular company

EUROPCAR

Price of petrol per litre

HK$3.51

Average price per day

HK$199

Cheapest price per day

HK$170

What is the cheapest time to rent a car in Kota Kinabalu?

Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in Kota Kinabalu and save money on your trip. The monthly average price data is based on historical data over the last year and was last updated on 20 January 2025.

January

HK$264

February

HK$256

March

HK$256

April

HK$249

May

HK$272

June

HK$256

July

HK$280

August

HK$288

September

HK$249

October

HK$272

November

HK$264

December

HK$264

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Kota Kinabalu is April. The most expensive time to rent a car is August. The cheapest prices for each month are shown above, but prices will vary based on availability, how far out you book your rental car, and of course, car type.

Popular car types in Kota Kinabalu

Explore the most popular car models available for rent in Kota Kinabalu and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car rental companies and was last updated on 20 January 2025.

In Kota Kinabalu, there are 58 active hire locations from 18 car hire companies. small car is the cheapest car type to hire in Kota Kinabalu in the past week - currently priced from HK$170/day. View deals for 2 car types available to hire in this destination:

Economy

Economy

HK$237+

Compact

Compact

HK$170+

Full-size

Full-size

HK$185+

People carrier

People carrier

HK$650+

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

HK$713+

Passenger van

Passenger van

HK$578+

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

HK$514+

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

HK$554+

Compare available car types for rental in Kota Kinabalu

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for rental in Kota Kinabalu to find the perfect fit for your trip. Price data is based on averages over the last 12 months and was last updated on 20 January 2025.

Small cars

HK$225 - HK$278

All Car Types

HK$278 - HK$526

To hire a small car in Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia, you would pay an average price of HK$246/day. May is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia (~HK$225/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is August (~HK$278/day). In fact, May is about 9% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car hire for Kota Kinabalu. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Kota Kinabalu, hiring a small car saves you 39% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Kota Kinabalu small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a medium car in Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia, you would pay an average price of HK$376/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia (~HK$311/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is July (~HK$534/day). In fact, November is about 18% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car hire for Kota Kinabalu. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Kota Kinabalu, hiring a medium car saves you 7% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

To hire a large car in Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia, you would pay an average price of HK$533/day. July is the cheapest month to hire a large car in Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia (~HK$433/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is December (~HK$817/day). In fact, July is about 19% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car hire for Kota Kinabalu. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Kota Kinabalu, hiring a large car is 25% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

To hire a SUV in Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia, you would pay an average price of HK$390/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia (~HK$385/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is September (~HK$598/day). In fact, January is about 2% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV hire for Kota Kinabalu. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Kota Kinabalu, hiring a SUV saves you 3% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

To hire a van in Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia, you would pay an average price of HK$649/day. October is the cheapest month to hire a van in Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia (~HK$344/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is February (~HK$826/day). In fact, October is about 48% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a van hire for Kota Kinabalu. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Kota Kinabalu, hiring a van is 39% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Kota Kinabalu van hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Toyota CorollaHK$170/day
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M
A/C
Toyota Corolla
Hyundai i20HK$216/day
4
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A/C
Hyundai i20
Honda FitHK$229/day
4
5
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A/C
Honda Fit

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 20 January 2025.
Browse through some of the top rental car agencies in Kota Kinabalu, including KK Rent A Car, Europcar and Agtran in Kota Kinabalu. Browse through some of the top rental car agencies in Kota Kinabalu, including KK Rent A Car, Europcar and Agtran.

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

Europcar

8.0
Very Good
3 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.6

Comfort

9.0

Overall

8.0

Pick-up/drop-off

8.0

Value

8.6

Agtran

1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Pick-up/drop-off

8.0

Value

8.0

Avis

1 location

keddy by Europcar

3 locations

Sixt

2 locations

Green Matrix

3 locations

Hawk

3 locations

Best Kota Kinabalu car rental deals found

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car rental deals in Kota Kinabalu. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 rental car agencies in Kota Kinabalu with an average daily rate of HK$412. Data was last updated on 20 January 2025.
The best offers we've found on car rentals in the Kota Kinabalu area. If these deals don't completely appeal to you, check back soon for alternative offers.
Toyota CorollaHK$170/day
4
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A/C
Toyota Corolla
Hyundai i20HK$216/day
4
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A/C
Hyundai i20
Honda FitHK$229/day
4
5
M
A/C
Honda Fit

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 20 January 2025.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Kota Kinabalu?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under HK$199/day when booking a car hire in Kota Kinabalu. The absolute best deal a user found was for HK$182/day from Europcar, booked on Jan. 12.

  • What car hire company is typically the cheapest in Kota Kinabalu?

    According to our data, users have found the cheapest deals when booking a rental car in Kota Kinabalu from the following companies over the past two weeks: GREEN MOTION (HK$170/day), Europcar (HK$189/day), and keddy by Europcar (HK$229/day).

  • Which car hire company is considered to be the best in Kota Kinabalu?

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, KK Rent A Car (10.0 rating), Agtran (8.0 rating) and Europcar (8.0 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in Kota Kinabalu.

  • What are petrol prices like in Kota Kinabalu?

    The average price of petrol in Kota Kinabalu is HK$3.51/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between HK$158 and HK$228 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.

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

    Hiring a car in Kota Kinabalu for a week can be a great option for travel. Europcar, the most popular car hire company for this area, offers hire cars for around HK$1,294/week on average.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in Kota Kinabalu?

    Typically, how long you can rent a car for depends on the inventory of the supplier. For Kota Kinabalu however, it is certainly possible to rent a car for an entire month.

  • How much does it cost to rent a car in Kota Kinabalu for a month?

    The average cost of a car rental in Kota Kinabalu for a month is HK$5,547. Check Cheapflights to compare pricing and options for your rental car.

  • How much is a car hire in Kota Kinabalu for a weekend?

    It costs HK$0 for a weekend car hire in Kota Kinabalu, on average. The cheapest type of car hire you can book on any given weekend is the Compact as prices are generally lower for these hire types due to demand and availability. If you’re planning to book a hire car in Kota Kinabalu in February, prices are HK$0 per day on average.

  • What car do most people hire in Kota Kinabalu?

    The most popular car chosen by those travelling to Kota Kinabalu is Full-size (Perodua Bezza) based on our Cheapflights data.

Van rentals in Kota Kinabalu

Find van rental deals in Kota Kinabalu from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. van hires in Kota Kinabalu cost an average of HK$560 per day. Price data was last updated on 20 January 2025.
Have a look at some of the best options for renting a car in Kota Kinabalu we've found at this time. Deals are updated frequently to provide users with as many suitable options as possible.
Toyota NoahHK$343/day
5
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A/C
Toyota Noah
Toyota NoahHK$399/day
5
M
A/C
Toyota Noah
Toyota NoahHK$428/day
5
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A/C
Toyota Noah

Car rentals by fuel type in Kota Kinabalu

Browse car rentals by fuel type in Kota Kinabalu. Currently, Petrol/Diesel cars are the cheapest to rent in Kota Kinabalu. Deals were last updated on 20 January 2025.

Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Kota Kinabalu. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Petrol/Diesel being the cheapest (HK$22+).

Hybrid

Hybrid

HK$82+

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

HK$22+

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