Pick-up location | Kota Kinabalu |
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Car types | Compact, Compact SUV, Economy, Full-size, Full-size SUV, Intermediate SUV, Passenger van, People carrier, Standard SUV |
Hire locations | 56 |
Airport locations | 19 |
Popular agencies | KK Rent A Car, keddy by Europcar, Suria Car Rental, Agtran |
Economy | RM 110/day |
Compact | RM 117/day |
Full-size | RM 108/day |
People carrier | RM 253/day |
Full-size SUV | RM 245/day |
Passenger van | RM 166/day |
Compact SUV | RM 199/day |
Intermediate SUV | RM 205/day |
Standard SUV | RM 234/day |
For car hire in Kota Kinabalu, it often makes sense to choose a smaller rather than larger vehicle, for ease of parking and greater flexibility in traffic. Choosing a car with good fuel economy is also a good idea if you intend to do a lot of driving. Roads are generally good and well-maintained, so you shouldn’t need special terrain vehicles, even when exploring the countryside; but you may consider it if you decide to visit villages or other places off the beaten path.
The speed limit on federal roads in Kota Kinabalu is 90 km/h. On expressways, the limit is increased to 110 km/h. Breaking the speed limit can result in heavy fines, so be careful to adhere to the rules at all times. Many roads are equipped with speed cameras.
Parking can be a problem in Kota Kinabalu. There are few on-road parking options, but shopping centre car parks are a good option. These offer hourly and 3h parking rates with top-up costs for each additional hour. There are also several multi-level car parks around the city offering similar rates.
On average a rental car in Kota Kinabalu costs RM 168 per day.
In the past 72 hours, the cheapest car hires were found at keddy by Europcar (RM 108/day), KK Rent A Car (RM 117/day) and Suria Car Rental (RM 166/day). In the last 72 hours the cheapest rental car price was found at keddy by Europcar Kota Kinabalu Int'L Airport 88740 (6 kilometers from city center).
The average price of fuel in Kota Kinabalu is RM 7.76 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of fuel costs between RM 93 and RM 124, depending on the car size.
Full-size (Perodua Bezza or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Kota Kinabalu.
Car rental companies onsite at Kota Kinabalu airport include keddy by Europcar, KK Rent A Car, Green Matrix, Suria Car Rental, Europcar, Hertz, Agtran and Thrifty.
Car rental companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Kota Kinabalu airport to off-airport locations include Green Matrix, Europcar, Hertz, and Thrifty.
Take a look at our extensive car hire location map to find the best car hire deals near you.
A Full Size car rental in Kota Kinabalu costs RM 135 per day, on average.
A Compact car rental in Kota Kinabalu costs RM 149 per day, on average.
A Standard car hire in Kota Kinabalu costs RM 266 per day, on average.
In Kota Kinabalu, cars are most frequently hired at Suria Car Rental Bangunan Terminal, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah (6 km from city centre ).
On average a car hire in Kota Kinabalu costs RM 1,174 per week (RM 168 per day).
On average a car hire in Kota Kinabalu costs RM 5,029 per month (RM 168 per day).
If you are a hiking enthusiast, you can travel for about 4 hours to Mount Kinabalu. This mountain has some of the highest trekkable peaks in the world and makes for a thrilling climb for any adventurer. About 2h 30min from the city, you will find the Kundasang waterfall, which is accessible and captivating.
In Kota Kinabalu, children younger than 12 years, shorter than 136 cm or weighing under 36 kg, are required to be in an appropriate car seat when travelling in private cars. However, only car seats certified under United Nations Regulation UN R129 and UN R44 are legal.
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Most popular agency | keddy by Europcar |
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Most popular car type | Full-size |
Average price | RM 168/day |
Good deal | RM 139/day |