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 55 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around AED 103, which is about 204% cheaper than the typical rate.
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). Europcar (rated 8.0/10 with 3 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.
What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Kota Kinabalu?
At Kota Kinabalu, the best time to rent a car is at February, with an average daily rate of just AED 114. Conversely, January is the priciest month, averaging AED 132 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 February, with an average daily rate of just AED 114. Conversely, January is the priciest month, averaging AED 132 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 132
February
AED 114
March
AED 121
April
AED 121
May
AED 129
June
AED 125
July
AED 125
August
AED 125
September
AED 114
October
AED 125
November
AED 125
December
AED 125
What car do most people hire in Kota Kinabalu?
The most popular types of cars to hire in Kota Kinabalu are the following: Passenger van cars (Hyundai H-1 or similar), SUV cars (Class Standard SUV or similar), and Standard cars (Toyota Avanza or similar).
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 rental agencies in Kota Kinabalu
Explore the leading car rental agencies in Kota Kinabalu known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car rental companies in Kota Kinabalu. Reviews were last updated on 18 July 2025.
Rent a car with one of the top providers serving the Kota Kinabalu area such as KK Rent A Car, Europcar and Agtran. Browse through some of the top rental car agencies in Kota Kinabalu, including KK Rent A Car, Europcar and Agtran.
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Car rental FAQs
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Kota Kinabalu, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 18 July 2025.
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.