Kota Kinabalu

Cheap Car Rentals in Kota Kinabalu from HK$208

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Kota Kinabalu car rentals in 2026

Most popular company

MKAZ

Price of petrol per litre

HK$7.30

Average price per day

HK$374

Cheapest price per day

HK$208

Popular car types in Kota Kinabalu

In Kota Kinabalu, there are 62 active hire locations from 20 car hire companies. large car is the cheapest car type to hire in Kota Kinabalu in the past week - currently priced from HK$208/day. View deals for 2 car types available to hire in this destination:

Economy

Economy

HK$291+

Compact

Compact

HK$236+

Full-size

Full-size

HK$208+

Best car rental deals found in Kota Kinabalu

Honda AccordHK$208/day
Honda Accord
Honda FitHK$236/day
Honda Fit
Mazda Mazda2HK$291/day
Mazda Mazda2

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 39 days before pickup. The average price then is just HK$227/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). Sixt (rated 10.0/10) 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? September is the cheapest month, costing about HK$251 per day. In contrast, July is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of HK$337. 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$259

February

HK$274

March

HK$274

April

HK$259

May

HK$274

June

HK$321

July

HK$337

August

HK$314

September

HK$251

October

HK$267

November

HK$259

December

HK$290

What car do most people rent in Kota Kinabalu?

Compact cars (Perodua Axia or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Kota Kinabalu. SUV cars (Class Standard SUV or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Standard cars (Toyota Avanza 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 rental 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 rental FAQs

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

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under HK$374/day when booking a car hire in Kota Kinabalu. The absolute best deal a user found was for HK$242/day from Sixt, booked on Aug. 29.

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

    Hiring a car in Kota Kinabalu for a week can be a great option for travel. MKAZ, the most popular car hire company for this area, offers hire cars for around HK$2,428/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.

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

    The average cost of a car rental in Kota Kinabalu for a month is HK$10,404. Check Cheapflights to compare pricing and options for your rental car.

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

    It costs HK$0 for a weekend car hire in Kota Kinabalu, on average. The cheapest type of car hire you can book on any given weekend is the Full-size as prices are generally lower for these hire types due to demand and availability. If you’re planning to book a hire car in Kota Kinabalu in October, prices are HK$296 per day on average.

Car rentals by fuel type in Kota Kinabalu

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Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

HK$28+

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