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There are 16 car rental providers in Kota Kinabalu. Check out the map below to find the most convenient pickup spot.

The most popular car rental companies in Kota Kinabalu

Renting a car in Kota Kinabalu: Fast facts

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Most popular car rental companySixt
Most popular carIntermediate/Standard, 4-5 doors
Average daily price21 333 Ft
Best time to book3 weeks before

How to book the best car rental deals in Kota Kinabalu

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Book now, cancel later

We clearly highlight car and van rental options in Kota Kinabalu that have free cancellation. So you can bag the best deal with total flexibility to change your plans if you need to.

Rent a car in Kota Kinabalu for a whole month

Want to rent a car for almost a month? Often, car rental companies in Kota Kinabalu avoid costly admin in between pickups by renting out cars for longer periods. So see whether monthly car rental is cheaper than the three weeks needed by selecting 30 days.

Compare fuel policies

To save money on filling up the tank as you take off in Kota Kinabalu, look out for deals with a "full to full" fuel policy, as opposed to a "half-full to full" one.

Skip the lines

We call out keyless pickup when you search for cars with us. No keys to pick up means no lines. Just turn up at your preferred Kota Kinabalu car rental location, hop in, and hit the road.

Frequently asked questions

On average, renting a car in Kota Kinabalu will set you back around 21 327 Ft per day or 125 964 Ft per week. 
The cheapest car to rent in Kota Kinabalu is an intermediate SUV. The most popular is Intermediate/Standard, 4-5 doors.
On average, around 125 964 Ft. But the best price we found for a car rental for a week in Kota Kinabalu is 49 136 Ft.
If you're looking for freedom to explore Kota Kinabalu, choose a car with unlimited mileage, or look for car rental deals with a "full to full" fuel policy as opposed to a "half-full to full" one.

We also clearly highlight car and van rental options in Kota Kinabalu that have free cancellation
Yes – you can easily find car rental companies that allow you to pick up your car in one place, and then drop it off in another. Just select "Return car to a different location" when you search with us.
Public transportation can only get you so far, and could be tricky to navigate with children or luggage. With your own set of wheels, you can go wherever you want, whenever you want, and for as long as you want. You'll also be able to discover more outside of Kota Kinabalu.
Most places – Kota Kinabalu included – allow people under the age of 25 to rent a car as long as they provide a valid driver's license and the correct documentation. It may cost slightly more due to a higher insurance deductible for young drivers. 
The cheapest price we found for an economy car is 9 247 Ft per day. The average price per day is around 13 289 Ft.
Of course. Most major car rental companies like Sixt, Thrifty Malaysia and Keddy By Europcar offer baby and child seats as an add-on when you book.
Other travelers rated EPTA as the best overall in terms of experience.
We search the Internet for all kinds of vehicle rental deals, including vans. But at the moment, we can't find any van rental in Kota Kinabalu.