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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 November 08, 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 08 November, 2025

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

    quick and easy, and price was lower than booking direct with the supplier

    matthew b.
    Booked: Mystery Car or similar
    Newcastle Airport
    Mystery Car or similar
  • 14 Aug 2025

    Excellent, simple and fast

    anoop j.
    Booked: Toyota Corolla or similar
    Townsville Airport
    Toyota Corolla or similar
  • 05 Nov 2025

    Thx easy website

    patricia p.
    Booked: Kia Stonic or similar
    Townsville Airport
    Kia Stonic or similar
  • 26 Sep 2025

    Very easy to book!

    stefanie d.
    Booked: Mazda CX-3 or similar
    Cairns City
    Mazda CX-3 or similar
  • 31 Oct 2025

    simple and straight forward. also plenty of cars and companies to choose from

    daniel j.
    Booked: Mazda CX-3 or similar
    Brisbane Domestic Airport
    Mazda CX-3 or similar
  • 22 Oct 2025

    Easy to use

    allen g.
    Booked: Standard Sedan
    Brisbane Airport
    Standard Sedan
  • 13 Oct 2025

    easy to follow

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    Booked:
  • 07 Nov 2025

    speed and convenience

    david c.
    Booked: Toyota Corolla Hatch Hybrid or similar
    Brisbane Airport
    Toyota Corolla Hatch Hybrid or similar
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Quick facts on hiring a car at Kota Kinabalu Airport

🚗 Vehicle typesCar, 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

    2

    1 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Hertz, Sixt

  • 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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“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 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 •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 •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 •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 $108 per day for an Economy Car. 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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