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Kota Kinabalu car hires in 2025

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in Kota Kinabalu. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 15 April 2025.

Most popular company

GREENMOTION

Price of petrol per litre

R8,52

Average price per day

R338

Cheapest price per day

R338

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 15 April 2025.

January

R681

February

R586

March

R624

April

R624

May

R662

June

R700

July

R681

August

R700

September

R605

October

R662

November

R643

December

R643

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Kota Kinabalu is February. The most expensive time to rent a car is June. 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.

Top rental agencies in Kota Kinabalu

Explore the leading car hire agencies in Kota Kinabalu known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Kota Kinabalu. Reviews were last updated on 15 April 2025.
Have a look at the top car hire agencies available in Kota Kinabalu, including KK Rent A Car, Europcar and Agtran. Reviews, pricing info, pickup locations, and other important details are available to aid your decision.

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

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Kota Kinabalu, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 15 April 2025.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Kota Kinabalu?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under R338/day when booking a car hire in Kota Kinabalu. The absolute best deal a user found was for R338/day from GREEN MOTION , booked on Apr. 6.

  • 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 R8,52/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between R383 and R554 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.

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

    Hiring a car in Kota Kinabalu for a week can be a great option for travel. GREEN MOTION , the most popular car hire company for this area, offers hire cars for around R2 369/week on average.

  • How far in advance should I hire a car in Kota Kinabalu for the best price?

    Hiring your favourite car model can become more difficult the closer you are to your desired travel date. It’s ideal to book early to have that peace of mind. An early booking can save you up to 53% in Kota Kinabalu - we recommend booking at least 57days in advance.

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

    Typically, how long you can hire 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.

  • What car do most people hire in Kota Kinabalu?

    The most popular car chosen by those travelling to Kota Kinabalu is Compact (Perodua Axia) based on our Cheapflights data.

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