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Cheap Car Hire in Kota Kinabalu from $36
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 1/10 and drop-off date of 31/10. 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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Popular car types in Kota Kinabalu
Explore the most popular car models available for hire in Kota Kinabalu and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 16 September 2025.
At $36/day, small car is the cheapest car type available for hire in Kota Kinabalu in the past week. Out of 18 car hire agencies operating in Kota Kinabalu, there are, in total, 59 hire locations. View below for 5 offered car types:
Economy
$40+
Compact
$36+
Intermediate
$64+
Full-size
$38+
People mover
$73+
Passenger van
$66+
Compact SUV
$90+
Standard SUV
$98+
Compare car hire deals in Kota Kinabalu by type
Here are the best Kota Kinabalu small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Here are the best Kota Kinabalu medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Here are the best Kota Kinabalu large car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Here are the best Kota Kinabalu SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Here are the best Kota Kinabalu van hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Skoda Rapid$36/day
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Hyundai i30$36/day
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Mazda Mazda2$40/day
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Best car hire deals found in Kota Kinabalu
Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hire deals in Kota Kinabalu. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect hire option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in Kota Kinabalu with an average daily rate of $68. Data was last updated on 16 September 2025.
Skoda Rapid$36/day
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Hyundai i30$36/day
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Holden Commodore$38/day
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Cheapflights insights for Kota Kinabalu car hires
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 $42/day on average when booked 81 days ahead, which saves you 27% off the average price.
What is the cheapest car hire company in Kota Kinabalu?
KK Rent A Car is currently the cheapest car hire company in Kota Kinabalu with deals as low as $34.06/day found in the past two weeks. GREEN MOTION is another inexpensive option with rates as low as $36.04/day.
What is the best car rental company in Kota Kinabalu?
Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire 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.
What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Kota Kinabalu?
At Kota Kinabalu, the best time to hire a car is in February, with an average daily rate of just $45. Conversely, January is the priciest month, averaging $53 per day. Below youll find the monthly average car hire prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.|1#In Kota Kinabalu, the best time to hire a car is in February, with an average daily rate of just $45. Conversely, January is the priciest month, averaging $53 per day. Below youll find the monthly average car hire prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.
January
$53
February
$45
March
$50
April
$50
May
$53
June
$53
July
$50
August
$50
September
$47
October
$50
November
$50
December
$51
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 hire 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 16 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 hire FAQs
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Kota Kinabalu, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 16 September 2025.
How much does it cost to hire a car in Kota Kinabalu for a week from keddy by Europcar?
keddy by Europcar is one of the most popular car hire companies in Kota Kinabalu, offering car hire for around $294 per week on average.
Can I rent a car for a month in Kota Kinabalu?
Yes, hiring a vehicle in Kota Kinabalu for a month is certainly possible.
How much is a car hire in Kota Kinabalu for a weekend?
$0 is typically the average cost for a hire car for the weekend in Kota Kinabalu, though this could vary depending on the time of year. If you’re on a budget when travelling to Kota Kinabalu, then opt for a Compact hire vehicle - these tend to be the most affordable on weekends. In the month of October, you can expect to find car hire prices on Cheapflights for as low as $73/day.
Car hires by fuel type in Kota Kinabalu
Browse car hires by fuel type in Kota Kinabalu. Currently, Petrol/Diesel cars are the cheapest to rent in Kota Kinabalu. Deals were last updated on 16 September 2025.
Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Kota Kinabalu. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Petrol/Diesel being the cheapest ($24+).
Hybrid
$93+
Petrol/Diesel
$24+