Kota Kinabalu

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Kota Kinabalu car hires in 2026

Most popular company

KEDDY

Price of gas per litre

£0.71

Average price per day

£27

Cheapest price per day

£19

Popular car types in Kota Kinabalu

In Kota Kinabalu, there are 62 active hire locations from 20 car hire companies. small car is the cheapest car type to hire in Kota Kinabalu in the past week - currently priced from £19/day. View deals for 3 car types available to hire in this destination:

Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

Full-size

Full-size

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

Standard SUV

Standard SUV

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

Best car hire deals found in Kota Kinabalu

Vauxhall Corsa£19/day
Vauxhall Corsa
Honda Jazz£19/day
Honda Jazz
GWM Ora Good Cat£20/day
GWM Ora Good Cat

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?

For the best savings on car hire in Kota Kinabalu, make your reservation 39 days before pickup. The average price then is just £21/day – about 42% less than the yearly average.

What is the cheapest car hire company in Kota Kinabalu?

Looking to hire a car in Kota Kinabalu? keddy by Europcar had the lowest prices in the past two weeks, starting at only £25.34/day. IX Rental also offers competitive rates, with deals beginning at £26.21/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). Sixt (rated 10.0/10) is also highly rated by our users.

What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Kota Kinabalu?

Planning to hire a car in Kota Kinabalu? September is the cheapest month, costing about £24 per day. In contrast, July is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of £32. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

£24

February

£26

March

£26

April

£24

May

£26

June

£31

July

£32

August

£30

September

£24

October

£25

November

£24

December

£27

What car do most people hire in Kota Kinabalu?

SUV cars (Hyundai Tucson or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Kota Kinabalu. Compact cars (Class Compact Crossover or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Full-size cars (Perodua Bezza or similar).

Which car hire company has the most locations in Kota Kinabalu?

KK Rent A Car has 32 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Avis has the second-highest number of locations in Kota Kinabalu at 1.

Top hire agencies in Kota Kinabalu

KK Rent A Car

32 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

10.0

Sixt

2 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

Suria Car Rental

7.3
Good
1 review1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

6.6

Comfort

6.6

Overall

7.3

Pick-up/drop-off

6.6

Value

7.3

Pacific

1 location

Prima Odyssey

1 location

IX Rental

1 location

Car hire FAQs

  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Kota Kinabalu?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under £27/day when booking a car hire in Kota Kinabalu. The absolute best deal a user found was for £18/day from keddy by Europcar, booked on Sep. 5.

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

    keddy by Europcar offers hire cars in Kota Kinabalu for about £181 per week on average.

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

    Yes, you can hire a car for a month in Kota Kinabalu check Cheapflights for the latest prices and car type availability.

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

    You can potentially save up to 35% on a month-long rental by booking with keddy by Europcar. keddy by Europcar is the cheapest rental company available within the next few months. Renting a car in Kota Kinabalu can cost you on average £775 a month or £26 a day. For extended stays in a location, this option will usually save you the most.

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

    £0 is, on average, how much a car hire costs for the weekend in Kota Kinabalu. To save money, consider booking a Economy car hire, which is the cheapest car during the weekend. If you are looking for a car hire in October, we’ve seen prices on Cheapflights for as low as £0 per day.

Car hires by fuel type in Kota Kinabalu

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 (£26+).

Hybrid

Hybrid

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

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