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Kota Kinabalu car rentals in 2025

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car rental in Kota Kinabalu. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 1 July 2025.

Most popular company

GREENMOTION

Price of petrol per litre

HK$3.77

Average price per day

HK$465

Cheapest price per day

HK$220

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 55 days before pickup. The average price then is just HK$220/day – about 546% less than the yearly average.

What is the cheapest car hire company in Kota Kinabalu?

GREEN MOTION is currently the cheapest car hire company in Kota Kinabalu with deals as low as HK$219.72/day found in the past two weeks. Hertz is another inexpensive option with rates as low as HK$232.12/day.

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?

Planning to hire a car in Kota Kinabalu? February is the cheapest month, costing about HK$243 per day. In contrast, January is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of HK$283. 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$283

February

HK$243

March

HK$259

April

HK$259

May

HK$275

June

HK$267

July

HK$275

August

HK$275

September

HK$251

October

HK$275

November

HK$267

December

HK$267

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 1 July 2025.
Browse through some of the top rental car agencies in Kota Kinabalu, including KK Rent A Car, Europcar and Agtran in Kota Kinabalu. Browse through some of the top rental car agencies in Kota Kinabalu, including KK Rent A Car, Europcar and Agtran.

KK Rent A Car

31 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

10.0

Europcar

8.0
Very Good
3 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.6

Comfort

9.0

Overall

8.0

Pick-up/drop-off

8.0

Value

8.6

Agtran

1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Pick-up/drop-off

8.0

Value

8.0

Avis

1 location

keddy by Europcar

3 locations

Sixt

2 locations

Green Matrix

3 locations

Hawk

3 locations

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 1 July 2025.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Kota Kinabalu?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under HK$465/day when booking a car hire in Kota Kinabalu. The absolute best deal a user found was for HK$220/day from GREEN MOTION , booked on Jun. 29.

  • 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$3,257/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$13,957. Check Cheapflights to compare pricing and options for your rental car.

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