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Popular car types in Kota Kinabalu

Explore the most popular car models available for rent in Kota Kinabalu and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car rental companies and was last updated on 12 March 2026.
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Economy

Economy

HK$287+

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Compact

Compact

HK$242+

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Full-size

Full-size

HK$202+

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People carrier

People carrier

HK$829+

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Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

HK$451+

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Passenger van

Passenger van

HK$412+

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Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

HK$410+

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Compact SUV

Compact SUV

HK$478+

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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?

For the best savings on car rentals in Kota Kinabalu, make your reservation 89 days before pickup. The average price then is just HK$227/day – about 571% less than the yearly average.

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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). Avis (rated 8.0/10) is also highly rated by our users.

KK Rent A Car
KK Rent A Car
10.0
Avis
Avis
8.0
Agtran
Agtran
8.0
Europcar
Europcar
8.0

What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Kota Kinabalu?

Planning to hire a car in Kota Kinabalu? January is the cheapest month, costing about HK$250 per day. In contrast, December is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of HK$290. 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$250

February

HK$274

March

HK$258

April

HK$258

May

HK$266

June

HK$266

July

HK$258

August

HK$258

September

HK$250

October

HK$266

November

HK$266

December

HK$290

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.

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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 12 March 2026.

KK Rent A Car

31 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

Europcar

8.0
Very Good
3 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

8.6

Comfort

9.0

Overall

8.0

Pick-up/drop-off

8.0

Value

8.6

keddy by Europcar

3 locations
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Cleanliness

7.3

Comfort

6.3

Overall

6.6

Pick-up/drop-off

6.6

Value

6.3

Sixt

2 locations
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Overview

Cleanliness

4.6

Comfort

4.6

Overall

4.6

Pick-up/drop-off

4.6

Value

4.0

Pacific

1 location
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Prima Odyssey

1 location
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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 12 March 2026.

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

    Hiring a car in Kota Kinabalu for a week can be a great option for travel. keddy by Europcar, the most popular car hire company for this area, offers hire cars for around HK$2,089/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.

Car rentals by fuel type in Kota Kinabalu

Browse car rentals by fuel type in Kota Kinabalu. Currently, Petrol/Diesel cars are the cheapest to rent in Kota Kinabalu. Deals were last updated on 12 March 2026.
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Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Kota Kinabalu. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Petrol/Diesel being the cheapest (HK$26+).

Hybrid

Hybrid

HK$94+

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Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

HK$26+

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