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Kota Kinabalu Car Rental Mini Guide

Car Hire is available from Kota Kinabalu which is the capital of the state of Sabah in Malaysia. It is a fantastic place to rent a car as you can drive along the northwest coast of Borneo which overlooks the China Sea, explore rainforests and mountain peaks. It is a favoured tourist destination and as such we advise you book your car rental as early as possible to secure the vehicle of your choice.

Cheapest car hire in Kota Kinabalu

Perodua Bezza

5 Adults, 3 Doors

From 31.36 EUR/day
Perodua Bezza

7 Days rental at 219.58 EUR from 20/03/2023

  2 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Proton Persona

5 Adults, 3 Doors

From 37.95 EUR/day
Proton Persona

7 Days rental at 265.65 EUR from 20/03/2023

  3 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Perodua Axia

4 Adults, 5 Doors

From 38.51 EUR/day
Perodua Axia

7 Days rental at 269.57 EUR from 20/03/2023

  2 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Honda City

5 Adults, 4 Doors

From 42.33 EUR/day
Honda City

7 Days rental at 296.36 EUR from 20/03/2023

  4 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Proton Saga

5 Adults, 3 Doors

From 46.24 EUR/day
Proton Saga

7 Days rental at 323.72 EUR from 20/03/2023

  2 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Perodua Bezza

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 46.24 EUR/day
Perodua Bezza

7 Days rental at 323.72 EUR from 20/03/2023

  3 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Useful to know about Kota Kinabalu

  • Its airport is the second busiest in all of Malaysia and has the IATA code BKI
  • The airport has 2 terminals, terminal 1 being the latest terminal development with 64 check-in desks and 6 baggage carousels
  • Passenger numbers have doubled in the last decade
  • Kuala Lumpur is the busiest destination from Kota Kinabalu Airport

 

Popular car hire destinations in Kota Kinabalu

Best car rental companies in Kota Kinabalu

8.7
No.2: GREEN MATRIX,
based on 917 reviews
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8.7
No.1: GREEN MATRIX,
based on 917 reviews
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89
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8.0
No.4: HAWK,
based on 604 reviews
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Kota Kinabalu car hire information

  • 8.8/10
    Best Rated Agent:
    Green Matrix Car Rental
  • € 219.52
    Average price:
    (per week)
  • € 31.36
    Best Price:
    Per Week
  • 2
    Most Popular Type:
    Economy
  • 2
    Most popular model:
    Perodua Bezza
  • 6
    Total Cars Available
     

Average prices per day for car hire in Kota Kinabalu

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*average daily rates based on 7 day rental, search for today's best prices

FAQs about car hire in Kota Kinabalu

How much does car hire in Kota Kinabalu cost?

Car hire in Kota Kinabalu costs as little as €31.40 per day, however the average price across all suppliers for a Economy class vehicle is €38.80 per day. The most expensive car to hire is €46.20 per day from EPTA for a Perodua Bezza.

What car hire companies offer sanitised car rental in Kota Kinabalu?

1 car hire brands have committed to maintaining sanitisation measures as per WHO COVID-19 guidelines in Kota Kinabalu, including EUROPCAR, see the full list here.

What car hire companies offer sanitised car rental in Kota Kinabalu?

None of the car hire companies in Kota Kinabalu are currently offering sanitised cars as per WHO COVID-19 guidelines.

Who is the best car rental agent in Kota Kinabalu?

Based on recent customer reviews over the last 3 months, Green Matrix Car Rental has the highest customer rating for car hire in Kota Kinabalu with a score of 8.7/10

with Green Matrix Car Rental rated second best with a score of 8.7/10

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How much does it cost to hire a compact car in Kota Kinabalu?

Today’s cheapest price for compact car hire in Kota Kinabalu is €265.65 per week from EUROPCAR.

Who is the cheapest car hire agent in Kota Kinabalu?

The cheapest car hire company in Kota Kinabalu is EUROPCAR, with prices for a Economy class car such as the Perodua Bezza available from as little as €219.52 per week.

How much is fuel in Kota Kinabalu?

You can expect to pay €0.437/ltr of petrol and €0.458/ltr of diesel in Kota Kinabalu. You’ll pay a premium if refilling at motorway services of up to 10%.

What car hire agencies are available in Kota Kinabalu?

We can arrange great deals on car hire in Kota Kinabalu with leading car hire companies such as EPTA, EUROPCAR as well as reputable, local car hire companies.

What type of car can I hire in Kota Kinabalu?

We can arrange Compact, Economy, Intermediate and Mini class rental cars in Kota Kinabalu.

How much does it cost to hire a convertible car in Kota Kinabalu?

We don’t currently have any convertible cars to hire in Kota Kinabalu, but we are working in it and please check dates for future rentals.
The price at the moment for a convertible rental car in Kota Kinabalu is € per week from for a .

Do you have a discount code for car hire in Kota Kinabalu?

We don’t have any discount codes for car hire in Kota Kinabalu at the moment, however EUROPCAR rates start from just €219.52 per week. If you’ve found a cheaper price than €219.52 from EUROPCAR in Kota Kinabalu - Airport or any other rental agent, let us know and we’ll do our best to beat it.

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

The cheapest price to hire a car for a week in Kota Kinabalu is €219.80 per week with an average price of €271.60 per week across all car hire companies.
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Information about the car hire agents in Kota Kinabalu

Telephone numbers for popular car hire companies in Kota Kinabalu

  • Hawk (tel: 088-218160/ 088-218160)
  • Green matrix (tel: +60129214242)
  • Kk (tel: (+6) 016-8309136 / (+6)016-8300011)
  • Europcar (tel: 60 16 3542178)
  • Avis (tel: (60) 088 204460)

Pick-up locations for car hire companies in Kota Kinabalu

  • Hawk (ARRIVAL HALL, TERMINAL 1, , KINABALU INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, Kota)
  • Green matrix (Kinabalu International Airport, Kota Kinabalu)
  • Kk (Kota Kinabalu Airport, Gate 1 - Inernational Arrival Hall, Malaysia)
  • Europcar (ARRIVAL HALL - MEET & GREET SERVICE, 88740 KOTA KINABALU , KOTA KINABALU, 88740)
  • Avis (Lot No. L1L02 (C4) Lev 1, Lot No L1L02 (C4), Level 1 (Landside), Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, 88000)

Car hire company ratings in Kota Kinabalu

  • Green Matrix Car Rental: Rated 8.7/10 from 67 reviews
  • Green Matrix Car Rental: Rated 8.7/10 from 64 reviews
  • Hawk Rent A Car: Rated 8.0/10 from 23 reviews
  • Hawk Rent A Car: Rated 8.0/10 from 23 reviews
  • Europcar EMEA Franchise: Rated 6.7/10 from 14 reviews
  • KK Leisure Tour & Rent a Car: Rated 5.1/10 from 6 reviews

Other car hire locations in Malaysia

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