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Car rental rates at Kota Kinabalu Airport

The international gateway to Kota Kinabalu, the capital of Sabah State on the island of Borneo, Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) is located just eight kilometres from the city centre. Book your rental car at the airport to kick off your holiday in style, allowing you to start exploring as soon as you’ve picked up your luggage. Don’t miss the city’s delicious food, and if you’re feeling energetic, climbing Mount Kinabalu is a sure way to have an unforgettable vacation.

VroomVroomVroomVroom can help you find the right Kota Kinabalu Airport hire car for you. With our help, booking has never been this easy — search and compare prices from major rental car providers to find a hire car which suits your budget and needs — all in as little as two minutes.

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Rental rate prices displayed are AUD and were available in response to a search at 12:01 am on March 19, 2026 by a Malaysian resident aged between 30 and 69 years old, for the specified travel dates, with a pickup and return time of 10:00 am. Rates and vehicle availability may change without notice. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates. Rates include all mandatory fees for the rental and exclude credit card surcharges and extras.

Rates are in AUD and were last updated on 19 March, 2026

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Our customers have rated their Kota Kinabalu Airport car rental booking experience 5/5
(1 reviews)
  • 11 Dec 2025

    Good

    samantha b.
    Booked: Mystery Car - Petrol/Diesel/EV or similar
    Brisbane Ipswich
    Mystery Car - Petrol/Diesel/EV or similar
  • 04 Feb 2026

    Easy Peasy!!

    ashley k.
    Booked: MG Core 3 or similar
    Hobart Airport
    MG Core 3 or similar
  • 23 Jan 2026

    EASY !

    garry m.
    Booked: Toyota Camry Hybrid or similar
    Brisbane Airport
    Toyota Camry Hybrid or similar
  • 31 Jan 2026

    It was great

    shane m.
    Booked: Standard SUV
    Brisbane Airport
    Standard SUV
  • 26 Jan 2026

    Very good and easy

    ivan l.
    Booked: Mitsubishi Pajero Sport 4WD or similar
    Brisbane Airport
    Mitsubishi Pajero Sport 4WD or similar
  • 04 Feb 2026

    Simple and quick

    david h.
    Booked: Kia Sportage or similar
    Gladstone Cruise Terminal
    Kia Sportage or similar
  • 17 Jan 2026

    Got best price easily and quickly

    patrick t.
    Booked: Mazda CX-30 or similar
    Coffs Harbour Airport
    Mazda CX-30 or similar
  • 20 Jan 2026

    booking online easy and convenient,good price,

    vasko a.
    Booked: Mazda CX-30 or similar
    Gold Coast Airport
    Mazda CX-30 or similar
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Quick facts on hiring a car at Kota Kinabalu Airport

🚗 Vehicle typesCar, Crossover, Passenger Van and SUV.
🔑 No. of depots0 car rental depots at Kota Kinabalu International Airport.
✅ Rental brandsAvis, Europcar, Hertz, Sixt and Thrifty.

Car models commonly available at Kota Kinabalu Airport

Honda vehicles for hire at Kota Kinabalu Airport

  • Honda Br V 1.5

    Honda Br V 1.5

    7

    5

    2 small

    Providers

    Europcar

  • Honda City

    Honda City

    5

    4

    1 large, 1 small

    Providers

    Sixt, Hertz, Avis

  • Honda City 1.5

    Honda City 1.5

    5

    4

    2 small

    Providers

    Europcar

MG vehicles for hire at Kota Kinabalu Airport

  • MG MG3

    MG MG3

    4

    4

    2 small

    Providers

    Avis

Mitsubishi vehicles for hire at Kota Kinabalu Airport

  • Mitsubishi Outlander

    Mitsubishi Outlander

    5

    5

    4 small

    Providers

    Avis

Nissan vehicles for hire at Kota Kinabalu Airport

  • Nissan Almera 1.5

    Nissan Almera 1.5

    5

    4

    1 small

    Providers

    Europcar

  • Nissan X Trail 2.0

    Nissan X Trail 2.0

    7

    5

    2 small

    Providers

    Europcar

Toyota vehicles for hire at Kota Kinabalu Airport

  • Toyota Innova

    Toyota Innova

    7

    5

    4 small

    Providers

    Avis

Other vehicles for hire at Kota Kinabalu Airport

  • Chery Tiggo 8 Pro 2.0 Turbo

    Chery Tiggo 8 Pro 2.0 Turbo

    7

    5

    2 small

    Providers

    Europcar

  • Perodua Ativa 1.0 Turbo

    Perodua Ativa 1.0 Turbo

    5

    5

    1 small

    Providers

    Europcar

  • Perodua Axia

    Perodua Axia

    5

    4

    2 small

    Providers

    Sixt

  • Perodua Bezza 1.3

    Perodua Bezza 1.3

    5

    5

    1 small

    Providers

    Europcar

  • Proton Exora

    Proton Exora

    6

    5

    3 small

    Providers

    Avis, Sixt

  • Proton Persona

    Proton Persona

    5

    4

    3 small

    Providers

    Avis, Hertz

  • Proton Persona 1.6 A

    Proton Persona 1.6 A

    5

    5

    2 small

    Providers

    Europcar

  • Proton Saga

    Proton Saga

    5

    4

    2 small

    Providers

    Avis, Sixt

  • Proton X50

    Proton X50

    5

    5

    3 small

    Providers

    Avis

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“Or similar” refers to how our rental providers classify cars. Please be advised they cannot guarantee that a specific car model will be available. Partners categorise similar models into “vehicle groups” and confirm availability on this basis. Our team are available to contact the depot on your behalf where you are picking up your vehicle to enquire what models are available under the vehicle group you booked. Please contact customer support for further information.

Vehicle models are subject to provider availability

Car rental depots at Kota Kinabalu Airport

Car hire depots at Kota Kinabalu Airport are marked on the map below.

Opening hours are provided by the depots and are subject to change.

  • Avis Sabah Airport

    On airport • Kota Kinabalu Airport Terminal

    Today •8:00 AM - 8:00 PM

    monday

    8:00 AM - 8:00 PM

    tuesday

    8:00 AM - 8:00 PM

    wednesday

    8:00 AM - 8:00 PM

    thursday

    8:00 AM - 8:00 PM

    friday

    8:00 AM - 8:00 PM

    saturday

    8:00 AM - 8:00 PM

    sunday

    8:00 AM - 8:00 PM

  • Europcar Kota Kinabalu Intl Airport

    On airport • Kota Kinabalu Airport Terminal

    Today •9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

    monday

    9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

    tuesday

    9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

    wednesday

    9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

    thursday

    9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

    friday

    9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

    saturday

    9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

    sunday

    9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

  • Hertz Kota Kinabalu Airport

    On airport • Kota Kinabalu Airport Terminal

    Today •8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

    monday

    8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

    tuesday

    8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

    wednesday

    8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

    thursday

    8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

    friday

    8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

    saturday

    8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

    sunday

    9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

  • Sixt Kota Kinabalu Airport

    On airport • Kota Kinabalu Airport Terminal

    Today •8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

    monday

    8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

    tuesday

    8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

    wednesday

    8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

    thursday

    8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

    friday

    8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

    saturday

    9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    sunday

    9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

  • Thrifty Kota Kinabalu Airport

    On airport • Kota Kinabalu Airport Terminal

    Today •8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

    monday

    8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

    tuesday

    8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

    wednesday

    8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

    thursday

    8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

    friday

    8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

    saturday

    8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

    sunday

    9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

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Frequently asked questions

On hiring a car at Kota Kinabalu Airport

  • How much does it cost to hire a car at Kota Kinabalu International Airport?

    Prices start at MYR $121 per day for an Economy Car, up to MYR $528 per day for a Standard SUV. Get a live rate for your planned dates and desired vehicle at Kota Kinabalu International Airport.

  • Is it cheaper to book a weekly car rental at Kota Kinabalu Airport?

    The per-day rates of some rental cars may fall if you book for a longer rental period. Prices often change around daily, three-day, five-day and seven-day periods. Also, note that the selection of rental cars available at Kota Kinabalu Airport may be more limited if you are looking for a long-term car rental, so it’s best to compare a few different booking durations first.

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