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Kota Kinabalu Airport

Cheap Car Rentals in Kota Kinabalu Airport from RM 96

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car hire in Kota Kinabalu Airport with a pick-up date of 15/7 and drop-off date of 30/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of hire. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Kota Kinabalu Airport car rentals in 2025

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car rental in Kota Kinabalu Airport. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 2 July 2025.

Most popular company

GREENMOTION

Most common car type

Standard

Average price per day

RM 147

Cheapest price per day

RM 96

Popular car types in Kota Kinabalu Airport

Explore the most popular car models available for rent in Kota Kinabalu Airport and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car rental companies and was last updated on 2 July 2025.

There are currently 58 hire locations operating at Kota Kinabalu Airport spread across 18 car hire agencies. In the past week, the cheapest car type to hire at Kota Kinabalu Airport is small car at RM 96 a day. Below are all the 4 car types available for hiring in the area, along with estimated starting prices:

Economy

Economy

RM 104+

Compact

Compact

RM 96+

Full-size

Full-size

RM 114+

Passenger van

Passenger van

RM 214+

Premium SUV

Premium SUV

RM 389+

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

RM 240+

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

RM 269+

Standard SUV

Standard SUV

RM 285+

Supplier choice van

Supplier choice van

RM 371+

Compare car rental deals at Kota Kinabalu Airport by type

Here are the best Kota Kinabalu Airport small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best Kota Kinabalu Airport SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Ford FiestaRM 96/day
4
M
A/C
Ford Fiesta
Toyota Yaris Sedan/ViosRM 103/day
4
M
A/C
Toyota Yaris Sedan/Vios
Perodua AxiaRM 104/day
2
M
A/C
Perodua Axia

Best car rental deals found at Kota Kinabalu Airport

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car rental deals in Kota Kinabalu Airport. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 rental car agencies in Kota Kinabalu Airport with an average daily rate of RM 198. Data was last updated on 2 July 2025.
Proton PersonaRM 117/day
2
M
A/C
Proton Persona
Hyundai SonataRM 116/day
5
M
A/C
Hyundai Sonata
Hyundai i20RM 103/day
4
M
A/C
Hyundai i20

Cheapflights insights for Kota Kinabalu Airport car rentals

Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Kota Kinabalu Airport, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.

How far in advance should I hire a car at Kota Kinabalu Airport?

To get the best deal on car hire at Kota Kinabalu Airport, book about 84 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around RM 122, which is about 203% cheaper than the typical rate.

What is the cheapest car hire company at Kota Kinabalu Airport?

At Kota Kinabalu Airport, the most affordable car hire company right now is GREEN MOTION , offering prices from just RM 94.56/day over the past two weeks. Another budget-friendly choice is keddy by Europcar, with rates starting at RM 112.97/day.

What is the best car hire company at Kota Kinabalu Airport?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental company at Kota Kinabalu Airport is KK Rent A Car (rated 10.0/10). Europcar (rated 8.8/10 with 3 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

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

The cheapest month to hire a car at Kota Kinabalu Airport is November, when you can expect to pay RM 138/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car at Kota Kinabalu Airport is August (RM 193/day on average). The average daily car hire price for each month is shown below. Keep in mind that prices will vary based on availability, when you book, and the type of car you hire.

January

RM 172

February

RM 172

March

RM 180

April

RM 164

May

RM 168

June

RM 176

July

RM 176

August

RM 193

September

RM 159

October

RM 147

November

RM 138

December

RM 159

What car do most people hire at Kota Kinabalu Airport?

The most popular types of cars to hire in Kota Kinabalu Airport are the following: Economy cars (Perodua Bezza or similar), Compact cars (Perodua Bezza or similar), and Mini cars (Perodua Axia or similar).

Which car hire company has the most locations at Kota Kinabalu Airport?

At Kota Kinabalu Airport, Green Matrix, Mayflower, and Sixt have 2 locations, more than any other rental company in the area.

Top rental agencies in Kota Kinabalu Airport

Explore the leading car rental agencies in Kota Kinabalu Airport known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car rental companies in Kota Kinabalu Airport. Reviews were last updated on 2 July 2025.

KK Rent A Car

1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

10.0

Europcar

8.8
Very Good
3 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

8.8

Comfort

9.2

Overall

8.8

Pick-up/drop-off

9.2

Value

8.8

Agtran

1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Pick-up/drop-off

8.0

Value

8.0

Avis

1 location

keddy by Europcar

1 location

Sixt

2 locations

Green Matrix

2 locations

Mayflower

2 locations

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Kota Kinabalu Airport, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 2 July 2025.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found at Kota Kinabalu Airport?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under RM 143/day when booking a car hire at Kota Kinabalu Airport. The absolute best deal a user found was for RM 107/day from GREEN MOTION , booked on Jun. 29.

  • Which car hire providers are at Kota Kinabalu Airport?

    There are 4 car rental providers located at Kota Kinabalu Airport. The following companies can be found near the Kota Kinabalu Airport car rental counter:KK Rent A Car (10.0)Europcar (8.8)Agtran (8.0)Suria Car Rental (7.3)

  • How much does it cost to hire a car at Kota Kinabalu Airport for a week from GREEN MOTION ?

    GREEN MOTION is one of the top picks at Kota Kinabalu Airport. They can have you in a hire car for about RM 877 per week on average.

  • Can I rent a car for a month at Kota Kinabalu Airport?

    The length of time you can book a rental for is subject to the inventory of the supplier. When renting a vehicle from Kota Kinabalu Airport it should be possible to rent a car for a whole month if needed.

  • How much does it cost to rent a car at Kota Kinabalu Airport for a month?

    Generally, a month-long car rental at Kota Kinabalu Airport can be found for about RM 3,759, with the average price for a rental being around RM 125 a day. Book with GREEN MOTION , to take advantage of their cheap prices and pay 24% less compared to the average price of car rentals at Kota Kinabalu Airport.

Car rentals by fuel type in Kota Kinabalu Airport

Browse car rentals by fuel type in Kota Kinabalu Airport. Currently, Petrol/Diesel cars are the cheapest to rent in Kota Kinabalu Airport. Deals were last updated on 2 July 2025.

Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Kota Kinabalu Airport. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Petrol/Diesel being the cheapest (RM 23+).

Hybrid

Hybrid

RM 98+

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

RM 23+

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