Car hire in Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia

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The most popular car rental companies in Kota Kinabalu

Hiring a car in Kota Kinabalu: Fast facts

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Most popular car hire companyGreen Motion
Most popular carMini, 4-5 doors
Average daily price£32
Best time to book2 weeks before

Frequently asked questions

On average, hiring a car in Kota Kinabalu will set you back around £32 per day or £161 per week. 
The cheapest car to rent in Kota Kinabalu is a compact passenger van. The most popular is Mini, 4-5 doors.
The cheapest car hire companies in Kota Kinabalu are currently Sixt and EPTA.
On average, around £161. But the best price we found for car hire for a week in Kota Kinabalu is £98.
If you're looking for freedom to explore Kota Kinabalu, choose a car with unlimited mileage, or look for car hire deals with a ’full to full' fuel policy as opposed to a 'half-full to full' one.

We also clearly highlight car and van hire options in Kota Kinabalu that have free cancellation
Yes – you can easily find car hire 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 transport 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, for as long as you want. And you'll be able to discover more outside of Kota Kinabalu.
Most places – Kota Kinabalu included – allow under 25s 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 excess for young drivers. 
The cheapest price we found for an economy car is £25 per day. The average price per day is around £35.
Of course. Most major car hire companies like Green Motion, KD car rental and MKAZ offer baby and child seats as an add-on when you book.
Other travellers rated EPTA as the best overall in terms of experience.
We search the internet for all kinds of vehicle hire deals, including vans. But at the moment, we can't find any van hire in Kota Kinabalu.