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Kota Kinabalu car rentals in 2026

Most popular company

EUROPCAR

Price of petrol per litre

₹ 90

Average price per day

₹ 5,875

Cheapest price per day

₹ 2,644
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Cheapflights insights for Kota Kinabalu car rentals

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?

To get the best deal on car hire in Kota Kinabalu, book about 39 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around ₹ 2,747, which is about 7,514% cheaper than the typical rate.

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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?

Planning to hire a car in Kota Kinabalu? September is the cheapest month, costing about ₹ 3,032 per day. In contrast, July is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of ₹ 4,074. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

₹ 3,126

February

₹ 3,316

March

₹ 3,316

April

₹ 3,126

May

₹ 3,316

June

₹ 3,979

July

₹ 4,074

August

₹ 3,884

September

₹ 3,032

October

₹ 3,221

November

₹ 3,126

December

₹ 3,505

What car do most people rent in Kota Kinabalu?

The most popular types of cars to hire in Kota Kinabalu are the following: SUV cars (Hyundai Tucson or similar), Economy cars (Class Economy Car or similar), and Compact cars (Class Compact Crossover 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.

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Top rental agencies in Kota Kinabalu

KK Rent A Car

32 locations
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Overview

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

Suria Car Rental

7.3
Good
1 review•1 location
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Cleanliness

6.6

Comfort

6.6

Overall

7.3

Pick-up/drop-off

6.6

Value

7.3

Pacific

1 location
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Prima Odyssey

1 location
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IX Rental

1 location
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Car rental FAQs

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

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under ₹ 5,875/day when booking a car hire in Kota Kinabalu. The absolute best deal a user found was for ₹ 2,644/day from KK Rent A Car, booked on Sep. 5.

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

    Europcar is a popular option for travellers looking for car hire in Kota Kinabalu. You can expect the average cost of car hire to be about ₹ 36,873 per week.

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

    Yes, renting a vehicle in Kota Kinabalu for a month is certainly possible.

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

    The monthly cost of a car rental in Kota Kinabalu is ₹ 158,028 (₹ 5,268/day) on average.

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