Cheap Car Rentals in Kota Kinabalu

When is it cheapest to rent a car in Kota Kinabalu?

All	$23 - $74
Economy	$24 - $33

The cheapest time to rent a car in Kota Kinabalu is in November. The price is 22% lower than the rest of the year at just USD 26 per day. The most expensive month is June. If you are looking for a specific car type, consider renting an economy car in November. The price of a car rental in Kota Kinabalu can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your rental car.

Top car rental suppliers in Kota Kinabalu

Need advice on where to rent a car? These are the top providers

Most popular	Avis	Avis gives you the cheapest deals in 1 location around the city
Most locations	KK Rent A Car	KK Rent A Car gives you high quality and luxurious models in one of their 28 locations

Find popular attractions close to your rental car pick-up

Kota Kinabalu Airport

Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia

Nearby attractions:

Petagas War Memorial		0.5 mi
Masjid Negeri Sabah		2.5 mi
Muzium Sabah		2.7 mi
All Saints' Cathedral		3.5 mi
Pasar Besar Kota Kinabalu		4.2 mi

Labuan Airport

Labuan, Malaysia

Nearby attractions:

Crocker Range National Park		59 mi
Lok Kawi Wildlife Park		68 mi
Taman Negara Tunku Abdul Rahman		70 mi
Petagas War Memorial		70 mi
Masjid Negeri Sabah		72 mi

Kudat Airport

Kudat, Malaysia

Nearby attractions:

Kinabalu Park		51 mi
Menara Tun Mustapha		80 mi
Kota Kinabalu City Mosque		81 mi
Kota Kinabalu Wetland Centre		82 mi
Stadium Likas		82 mi

Kota Kinabalu Car Rental Directory

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Distance to popular hotels from Kota Kinabalu Airport

Park your car and yourself at these popular hotels not far from Kota Kinabalu's car rental counter

Shangri La's Tanjung Aru Resort and Spa

No. 20, Jalan Aru

2.0 mi from airport

Hilton Kota Kinabalu

Jalan Tunku Abdul Rahman, Asia City 3

3.7 mi from airport

Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel

Lot G-23A, Jalan Tun Fuad Stephens

3.6 mi from airport

Le Méridien Kota Kinabalu

Jalan Tun Fuad Stephens

3.9 mi from airport

Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

Jalan Datuk Salleh Sulong

4.3 mi from airport

The Magellan Sutera Resort

1 Sutera Harbour Boulevard

2.8 mi from airport

The Pacific Sutera Hotel

1 Sutera Harbour Boulevard

2.5 mi from airport

Gaya Island Resort

Malohom Bay-Pulau Gaya Sabah

6.3 mi from airport

Mercure Kota Kinabalu City Centre

41, Jalan Gaya, Pusat Bandar

4.7 mi from airport

Borneo Beach Villas

Pool Villa 168, Borneo Beach Villas, Off Jalan Sepangar Bay, Locked Bag 100

14.5 mi from airport

Gayana Marine Resort

Malohom Bay, Gaya Island

5.8 mi from airport

Nexus Resort & Spa Karambunai

Off Jalan Sepangar Bay, Locked Bag 100

13.5 mi from airport

Avangio Hotel Kota Kinabalu - Managed by AccorHotels

Jalan Metro 2, Metro Town

5.5 mi from airport

Promenade Hotel Kota Kinabalu

4, Lorong Api Api 3, Api Api Centre

3.5 mi from airport

Hotel Shangri-La Kota Kinabalu

75 Bandaran Berjaya

3.8 mi from airport

The Klagan Hotel

Unit 25-28, Ground Floor, 8th-10th Floor, Block D, Warisan Square, Jalan Tun Fuad Stephens

3.8 mi from airport

Grandis Hotels and Resorts

Suria Sabah Shopping Mall,

4.6 mi from airport

Dreamtel Kota Kinabalu

5, Jalan Padang

4.1 mi from airport

Car Rental in Kota Kinabalu

We've had 45 searches from users looking to rent a car in Kota Kinabalu this month so far.

How much will it cost to rent a car in Kota Kinabalu in April?

Users looking for a one-week rental in Kota Kinabalu for April saw an average deal of $26 - but quotes as low as $25 were available depending on dates and car options.

Can you rent a car from Kota Kinabalu airport?

Recently, 100% of users were looking to rent from Kota Kinabalu. For April, to rent a car from Kota Kinabalu will cost on average $26.

Where is it easiest to rent a car from in Kota Kinabalu?

39% of the best car rental deals in Kota Kinabalu for next month came from keddy by Europcar, however KK Rent A Car and Europcar are often competitive depending on what you're looking for.

Can you rent an automatic car in Kota Kinabalu?

89% of searches were for automatic transmission vehicles. The best deal for a car rental with automatic transmission in Kota Kinabalu for April was $21, whereas for a manual transmission vehicle the best deal was $17.

What is the speed limit in Kota Kinabalu?

If you are renting a car, motorcycle or van in Kota Kinabalu, be aware that the current speed limit on expressways is 68 mph. For undivided highways, the limit drops to 55 mph. For urban areas such as towns and cities, the limit is usually 43 mph.

What is the drink drive limit in Kota Kinabalu?

0.1% BAC is the legal limit for driving a vehicle in Kota Kinabalu. However, avoiding alcohol is the recommended course of action if you are planning on driving.

How good are the roads in Kota Kinabalu?

In Kota Kinabalu the quality of the road network has been ranked #15 with a score of 5.7. 7 being the highest score and 1 the lowest. US enters at #14 with a road network quality score of 5.7. Roads will inevitably vary across the country so these sources are purely intended as a guide.