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Kota Kinabalu

Cheap Car Rentals in Kota Kinabalu from ₱1,639

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car rental in Kota Kinabalu with a pick-up date of 5/8 and drop-off date of 6/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of rental. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Popular car types in Kota Kinabalu

Explore the most popular car models available for rent in Kota Kinabalu and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car rental companies and was last updated on March 22, 2026.
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In Kota Kinabalu, there are 59 active rental locations from 18 car rental companies. large car is the cheapest car type to rent in Kota Kinabalu in the past week - currently priced from ₱1,639/day. View deals for 2 car types available to rent in this destination:

Compact

Compact

₱1,904+

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Full-size

Full-size

₱1,639+

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Best car rental deals found in Kota Kinabalu

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car rental deals in Kota Kinabalu. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 rental car agencies in Kota Kinabalu with an average daily rate of ₱1,772. Data was last updated on March 22, 2026.
Toyota Camry₱1,639/day
5
M
A/C
Toyota Camry
Found 03/21/26
Honda City₱1,904/day
4
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A/C
Honda City
Found 03/21/26

Cheapflights insights for Kota Kinabalu car rentals

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How far in advance should I rent a car in Kota Kinabalu?

For the best savings on car rentals in Kota Kinabalu, make your reservation 89 days before pickup. The average price then is just ₱1,670/day – about 4,820% less than the yearly average.

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What is the best car rental company in Kota Kinabalu?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental company in Kota Kinabalu is KK Rent A Car (rated 10.0/10). Avis (rated 8.0/10) is also highly rated by our users.

KK Rent A Car
KK Rent A Car
10.0
Avis
Avis
8.0
Agtran
Agtran
8.0
Europcar
Europcar
8.0

What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Kota Kinabalu?

At Kota Kinabalu, the best time to rent a car is in January, with an average daily rate of just ₱1,908. Conversely, December is the priciest month, averaging ₱2,207 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.|1#In Kota Kinabalu, the best time to rent a car is in January, with an average daily rate of just ₱1,908. Conversely, December is the priciest month, averaging ₱2,207 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.

January

₱1,908

February

₱2,087

March

₱2,087

April

₱2,028

May

₱2,028

June

₱2,028

July

₱1,968

August

₱1,968

September

₱1,908

October

₱2,028

November

₱2,028

December

₱2,207

Which car rental company has the most locations in Kota Kinabalu?

KK Rent A Car has 31 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Green Matrix has the second highest number of locations in Kota Kinabalu at 3.

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Top rental agencies in Kota Kinabalu

Explore the leading car rental agencies in Kota Kinabalu known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car rental companies in Kota Kinabalu. Reviews were last updated on March 22, 2026.

KK Rent A Car

31 locations
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Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

10.0

Avis

1 location
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Agtran

1 location
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Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Pick-up/drop-off

8.0

Value

8.0

Europcar

8.0
Very good
3 reviews•2 locations
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Overview

Cleanliness

8.6

Comfort

9.0

Overall

8.0

Pick-up/drop-off

8.0

Value

8.6

keddy by Europcar

3 locations
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Overview

Cleanliness

7.3

Comfort

6.3

Overall

6.6

Pick-up/drop-off

6.6

Value

6.3

Sixt

2 locations
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Overview

Cleanliness

4.6

Comfort

4.6

Overall

4.6

Pick-up/drop-off

4.6

Value

4.0

Pacific

1 location
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Prima Odyssey

1 location
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Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Kota Kinabalu, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on March 22, 2026.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in Kota Kinabalu?

    Yes, renting a vehicle in Kota Kinabalu for a month is certainly possible.

Car rentals by fuel type in Kota Kinabalu

Browse car rentals by fuel type in Kota Kinabalu. Currently, Gas/Diesel cars are the cheapest to rent in Kota Kinabalu. Deals were last updated on March 22, 2026.
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Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Kota Kinabalu. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Gas/Diesel being the cheapest (₱27+).

Gas/Diesel

Gas/Diesel

₱27+

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Hybrid

Hybrid

₱93+

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