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?
For the best savings on car rentals in Kota Kinabalu, make your reservation 85 days before pickup. The average price then is just HK$210/day – about 532% less than the yearly average.
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). Avis (rated 8.0/10) is also highly rated by our users.
What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Kota Kinabalu?
Planning to hire a car in Kota Kinabalu? February is the cheapest month, costing about HK$233 per day. In contrast, January is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of HK$272. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.
January
HK$272
February
HK$233
March
HK$256
April
HK$256
May
HK$272
June
HK$264
July
HK$256
August
HK$256
September
HK$249
October
HK$264
November
HK$249
December
HK$256
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 28 October 2025.
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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 28 October 2025.
How much does it cost to hire a car in Kota Kinabalu for a week from GREEN MOTION ?
Hiring a car in Kota Kinabalu for a week can be a great option for travel. GREEN MOTION , the most popular car hire company for this area, offers hire cars for around HK$1,539/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.