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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 December 07, 2025 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 07 December, 2025

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

    Simple, fast, good prices

    antonia z.
    Booked: Mystery Car - Petrol/Diesel/EV or similar
    Adelaide Airport
    Mystery Car - Petrol/Diesel/EV or similar
  • 16 Nov 2025

    Easy

    keith d.
    Booked: Suzuki Swift, Hyundai Accent, Kia Rio or Toyota Yaris or similar
    Brisbane Airport
    Suzuki Swift, Hyundai Accent, Kia Rio or Toyota Yaris or similar
  • 26 Oct 2025

    easy to follow

    coralanne w.
    Booked: Nissan Xtrail or similar
    Melbourne Airport
    Nissan Xtrail or similar
  • 07 Oct 2025

    It went well.

    corey w.
    Booked: Toyota Camry Sedan or similar
    Sydney Airport
    Toyota Camry Sedan or similar
  • 10 Nov 2025

    We booked with you back in April 2024 and for nearly a month over several states without issue. Happy to try again and see how it goes.

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  • 01 Oct 2025

    Easy

    david b.
    Booked: Toyota RAV4 or similar
    Brisbane Airport
    Toyota RAV4 or similar
  • 03 Nov 2025

    Was fast and easy to book

    sam m.
    Booked: MG 3 or similar
    Sydney Domestic Airport
    MG 3 or similar
  • 05 Oct 2025

    Awesome price, easy booking process

    peter b.
    Booked: Mystery Car Vehicle Determined At Checkout or similar
    Cairns Airport
    Mystery Car Vehicle Determined At Checkout 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 depotsFive 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

  • Honda City 1.5

    Honda City 1.5

    5

    4

    2 small

    Providers

    Europcar

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

Other vehicles for hire at Kota Kinabalu Airport

  • 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

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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 Tawau Airport

    On airport • Kota Kinabalu Airport Terminal

    Today •8:00 AM - 5:00 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 - 5:00 PM

    sunday

    8:00 AM - 5:00 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 •9:00 AM - 4:00 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 •9:00 AM - 5:00 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 •9:00 AM - 4:00 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 $113 per day for an Economy Car, up to MYR $304 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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