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There are 24 car hire providers in Kota Kinabalu. Check out the map below to find the most convenient pick-up spot.

The most popular car rental companies in Kota Kinabalu

Hiring a car in Kota Kinabalu: Fast facts

Here's everything you need to know to hit the road happy.
Most popular car hire companyEPTA
Most popular carEconomy, 4-5 doors
Average daily priceSAR 181
Best time to book4 weeks before

How to book the best car rental deals in Kota Kinabalu

We’re frequently named as the most trusted travel search site out there. We scan hundreds of trusted travel providers and put it all in one place, allowing you to instantly compare car hire rates and then book with no fees. Here's how to get the most out of your Kota Kinabalu car rental search.

Book now, cancel later

We clearly highlight car and van hire options in Kota Kinabalu that have free cancellation. So you can bag the best deal with total flexibility to change your plans if you need to.

Rent a car in Kota Kinabalu for a whole month

Want to hire a car for almost a month? Often, car rental companies in Kota Kinabalu avoid costly admin in between pick-ups by hiring out cars for longer periods. So see if monthly car hire is cheaper than the three weeks you need it for by selecting 30 days.

Compare fuel policies

To save money on topping up the tank as you take off in Kota Kinabalu, look out for deals with a 'full to full' fuel policy, as opposed to a 'half-full to full' one.

Skip the queues

We call out keyless pick-up when you search for cars with us. No keys to pick up, means no queues. Just turn up at your preferred Kota Kinabalu car hire location, hop in and hit the road.

Frequently asked questions

On average, hiring a car in Kota Kinabalu will set you back around SAR 181 per day or SAR 566 per week. 
The cheapest car to rent in Kota Kinabalu is a premium coupe. The most popular is Economy, 4-5 doors.
The cheapest car hire companies in Kota Kinabalu are currently EPTA and SURIA CAR RENTAL & TOUR SDN BHD.
Bagging the best car hire deal depends on when you book  – often, it pays to book your wheels as far in advance as possible. But according to our data, the cheapest month to rent a car in Kota Kinabalu is currently February.
On average, around SAR 566. But the best price we found for car hire for a week in Kota Kinabalu is SAR 552.
Based on everything we know about daily prices, the average cost to hire a car in Kota Kinabalu for a whole month is SAR 4,498. 

But sometimes, you'll get a discount for booking a whole month instead of 3 and a half weeks. So play with your dates to find the best deals!
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 SAR 115 per day. The average price per day is around SAR 181.
Of course. Most major car hire companies like EPTA, NH Travel and Green Motion 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.

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