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On average a rental car in Kota Kinabalu costs $50 per day. But prices differ between operators and you can save money through a price comparison of car rental deals from different agencies. The cheapest price for a car rental in Kota Kinabalu found in the last 2 weeks is $36.
In the past 72 hours, the cheapest rental cars were found at KK Rent A Car ($29/day), keddy by Europcar ($31/day) and Avis ($43/day). In the last 72 hours the cheapest rental car price was found at KK Rent A Car Borneo Trails Travel&tours Sdn Bhd L1l14,level1(landside),arv Hall,t1 88740 (4 miles from city center).
Yes, automatic cars are available in most car renting companies in Kota Kinabalu. As cars with manual transmission are more common in many countries, you might have to pay an additional charge for renting an automatic car.
The average gas price in Kota Kinabalu is $1.66 per gallon over the past 30 days. Filling up a gas tank costs between $20 and $27, depending on the car size.
Full-size (Class Full-size SUV or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type in Kota Kinabalu.
Car rental companies onsite at Kota Kinabalu airport include KK Rent A Car and keddy by Europcar.
Take a look at our extensive car rental location map to find the best rental cars near you.
A Full Size car rental in Kota Kinabalu costs $58 per day, on average.
A Compact car rental in Kota Kinabalu costs $31 per day, on average.
An Economy car rental in Kota Kinabalu costs $34 per day, on average.
In Kota Kinabalu, cars are most frequently rented at KK Rent A Car Borneo Trails Travel&tours Sdn Bhd L1l14,level1(landside),arv Hall,t1 (4 miles from city center).
On average a rental car in Kota Kinabalu costs $347 per week ($50 per day).
On average a rental car in Kota Kinabalu costs $1,486 per month ($50 per day).
Most car rental providers in Kota Kinabalu offer insurance but the level of protection can differ substantially. If you're unsure whether to get extra protection for your car rental in Kota Kinabalu, check out KAYAK's car rental insurance guide.
KAYAK has deals for you to compare from 17 car rental agencies in Kota Kinabalu.
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KAYAK searches thousands of car rental agencies to provide you with offers from all car rental agencies operating in Kota Kinabalu so that you can compare car rental rates, reviews and pick-up and drop-off locations to find the best deal for you.
For driving a Kota Kinabalu car rental, it is recommended to rent a compact car or midsize sedan. The roads can be narrow in some areas, and many drivers in Kota Kinabalu do not usually drive large SUVs or oversized vehicles. Compact cars are also easy to maneuver and can fit into tight parking spaces around the city. This feature is essential in Kota Kinabalu, where parking can be a challenge in some areas.
The maximum speed limit in Kota Kinabalu is 110 km/h 68 mph() on expressways, while the limit on urban highways is typically set at 90 km/h (56 mph). In residential areas and within the city center, the speed limit is generally 50 km/h (31 mph). It is important to note that certain roads may have different speed limits posted, so it is essential to pay attention to signs and road markings to avoid violating traffic laws. Additionally, it is worth noting that the speed limits in Kota Kinabalu are strictly enforced, with heavy fines and penalties for non-compliance.
There are designated areas around the city center in Kota Kinabalu for street parking. Street parking has a metered system, and you should expect to pay an hourly rate to park your Kota Kinabalu car rental. The maximum parking time allowed is three hours. Moreover, many malls and commercial buildings in Kota Kinabalu offer indoor or private parking spaces. The cost of parking in these areas varies depending on the location and facilities.
2 locations in Kota Kinabalu
Locations in Kota Kinabalu
Ground Floor Oceanus Waterfront Mal
+60 16 354 2178
No L1l02 C16
+60 16 354 2178
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10.0 Wonderful
May 2022
6.0 Okay
May 2022
One location in Kota Kinabalu
Locations in Kota Kinabalu
Bangunan Terminal, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
+60 12 569 9758
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2.0 Poor
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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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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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
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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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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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Kota Kinabalu, Sabah airport
+60 8870 1899
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Meet & Greet Service
+60 198 228 283
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One location in Kota Kinabalu
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L1l14,level1(landside),arv Hall,t1
+86 10 6064 1387
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One location in Kota Kinabalu
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T1 New Wing
+60 3 7966 7000
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Most popular agency | KK Rent A Car |
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Most popular car type | Full-size |
Average price | $50/day |
Good deal | $35/day |
Pick-up location | Kota Kinabalu |
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Car types | Compact, Compact SUV, Economy, Full-size, Full-size SUV, Minivan, Passenger van, Standard SUV |
Rental locations | 56 |
Airport locations | 19 |
Popular agencies | KK Rent A Car, Avis, keddy by Europcar, Hertz |