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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 AED 106, which is about 194% 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?

At Kota Kinabalu, the best time to rent a car is at September, with an average daily rate of just AED 118. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging AED 158 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.|1#In Kota Kinabalu, the best time to rent a car is in September, with an average daily rate of just AED 118. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging AED 158 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.

January

AED 121

February

AED 129

March

AED 129

April

AED 121

May

AED 129

June

AED 154

July

AED 158

August

AED 151

September

AED 118

October

AED 125

November

AED 121

December

AED 136

What car do most people hire in Kota Kinabalu?

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

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Top rental agencies in Kota Kinabalu

KK Rent A Car

32 locations
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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

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

    Hiring a car in Kota Kinabalu for a week can be a great option for travel. Suria Car Rental, the most popular car hire company for this area, offers hire cars for around AED 992/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.

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