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Pick-up location | Kota Kinabalu |
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Car types | Commercial, Compact, Compact SUV, Economy, Full-size, Full-size SUV, Intermediate SUV, Passenger van, People carrier, Standard, Standard SUV |
Hire locations | 57 |
Airport locations | 20 |
Popular agencies | KK Rent A Car, keddy by Europcar, Suria Car Rental, Avis |
Economy | RM 117/day |
Compact | RM 124/day |
Standard | RM 241/day |
Full-size | RM 114/day |
People carrier | RM 241/day |
Full-size SUV | RM 255/day |
Passenger van | RM 166/day |
Intermediate SUV | RM 225/day |
Compact SUV | RM 244/day |
Standard SUV | RM 283/day |
Commercial | RM 430/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 178 per day.
In the past 72 hours, the cheapest car hires were found at keddy by Europcar (RM 114/day), KK Rent A Car (RM 129/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 7.85 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of fuel costs between RM 94 and RM 125, depending on the car size.
Intermediate (Class Intermediate SUV 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, Thrifty, Hertz and Avis.
Car rental companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Kota Kinabalu airport to off-airport locations include Green Matrix, Europcar, Thrifty, and Hertz.
Take a look at our extensive car hire location map to find the best car hire deals near you.
An Intermediate car hire in Kota Kinabalu costs RM 287 per day, on average.
A Standard car hire in Kota Kinabalu costs RM 315 per day, on average.
A Compact car rental in Kota Kinabalu costs RM 194 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 1,247 per week (RM 178 per day).
On average a car hire in Kota Kinabalu costs RM 5,346 per month (RM 178 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.
One location in Kota Kinabalu
Locations in Kota Kinabalu
Bangunan Terminal, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
+60 12 569 9758
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Oct 2022
31 locations in Kota Kinabalu
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1 Sutera Harbour
+60 8823 4607
1, Lorong Likas Square
+60 8823 4607
36, Jln Hj Saman
+60 8823 4607
5 Jln Padang
+60 8823 4607
63, Jalan Gaya
+60 8823 4607
75, Bandaran Berjaya
+60 8823 4607
Blk A, Lot 6, Grd Flr
+60 8823 4607
Borneo Trails Travel&tours Sdn Bhd L1l14,level1(landside),arv Hall,t1
+60 168 309 136
Jln Pantai
+60 8823 4607
Jln Tun Fuad
+60 8823 4607
Level 7, Blk D
+60 8823 4607
Lorong Api-Api 2
+60 8823 4607
Lorong Ming Garden
+60 8823 4607
Lot 21, 1st Flr
+60 8823 4607
Lot 3.3, 3rd Flr, Asia City
+60 8823 4607
Lot 3/4, Blk 9
+60 8823 4607
Lot 48, Grd Flr, 2nd Flr
+60 8823 4607
Lot 60-64, Lorong Ikan
+60 8823 4607
Lot 7, Blk A, 1st Floor
+60 8823 4607
No.1, Jln Singgah
+60 8823 4607
Resort & Spa
+60 8823 4607
Tanjung Aru
+60 8823 4607
Unit 25-28 Grd Flr
+60 8823 4607
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One location in Kota Kinabalu
Locations in Kota Kinabalu
Kota Kinabalu International Airport, Beg Berkunci No 134, Aras 5, Bangunan Terminal, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah.
+60 18 989 0800
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2 locations in Kota Kinabalu
Locations in Kota Kinabalu
Arrival Hall - Meet & Greet Service
+60 16 354 2178
Ground Floor Oceanus Waterfront Mal
+60 16 354 2178
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One location in Kota Kinabalu
Locations in Kota Kinabalu
Lot No. L1L02 (C4) Lev 1
+60 88 204 460
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3 locations in Kota Kinabalu
Locations in Kota Kinabalu
Jalan Tun Fuad Stephen, Oceanus Waterfront Mall
+60 163 542 178
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One location in Kota Kinabalu
Locations in Kota Kinabalu
Lot No L1L02(C2) Level 1
+60 8841 3520
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3 locations in Kota Kinabalu
Locations in Kota Kinabalu
Arrival Hall, Terminal 1 L1l01 (c4), Public Concourse
+60 129 214 242
Kota Kinabalu Terminal 2
+60 129 214 242
Lot F-G-3, Block G, G. Floor Plaza Tanjong Aru, Jalan Mat Salleh
+60 129 214 242
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3 locations in Kota Kinabalu
Locations in Kota Kinabalu
Hawk / Extra Rent A Car, Sabah Oriental Hotel
+60 8821 8160
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3 locations in Kota Kinabalu
Locations in Kota Kinabalu
Borneo Trails Travel&tours Sdn Bhd L1l14,level1(landside),arv Hall,t1
+60 8824 2990
Kota Kinabalu Terminal 2
+60 8824 2990
Lot A-1-7, 1st Floor, Block A, Plaza Tanjung Aru, Jalan Mat Salleh
+60 8824 2990
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One location in Kota Kinabalu
Locations in Kota Kinabalu
T1 New Wing
+60 88 413 326
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8.0 Very Good
Feb 2017
Cons:
Not exactly clear where best to drop car.One location in Kota Kinabalu
Locations in Kota Kinabalu
Kota Kinabalu International Airport, Lot No. L1L04, Level 1, Arrival Landside (Terminal 1, ETB, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah)
+60 16 830 9136
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Locations in Kota Kinabalu
Kota Kinabalu, Sabah airport
+60 8870 1899
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Locations in Kota Kinabalu
Meet & Greet Service
+60 198 228 283
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One location in Kota Kinabalu
Locations in Kota Kinabalu
L1l14,level1(landside),arv Hall,t1
+86 10 6064 1387
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One location in Kota Kinabalu
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from RM 25/dayLocations in Kota Kinabalu
T1 New Wing
+60 3 7966 7000
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Most popular agency | keddy by Europcar |
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Most popular car type | Intermediate |
Average price | RM 178/day |
Good deal | RM 147/day |