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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.

VroomVroomVroom 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 03, 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 03 November, 2026

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(4.8/5 from 111,442 reviews)
  • 16 Aug 2026

    Easy to navigate the site

    natalie h.
    Booked: Mystery Car or similar
    Launceston Airport
    Mystery Car or similar
  • 09 Aug 2026

    Just easy!

    heather l.
    Booked: Toyota Kluger or similar
    Eagle Farm
    Toyota Kluger or similar
  • 14 Aug 2026

    Easy and simple to do

    rod g.
    Booked: Toyota Hilux UTE 2WD or similar
    West Melbourne
    Toyota Hilux UTE 2WD or similar
  • 23 Oct 2026

    great rates and easy booking

    edwin c.
    Booked: MG 3 or similar
    Brisbane City
    MG 3 or similar
  • 02 Oct 2026

    simple,swift

    ronald c.
    Booked: Kia Cerato, Hyundai I30 or similar
    Mascot / Sydney Airport
    Kia Cerato, Hyundai I30 or similar
  • 30 Oct 2026

    Quick to book, great prices and free cancellation if needed.

    melissa m.
    Booked: Toyota Yaris Hybrid or similar
    Mildura Airport
    Toyota Yaris Hybrid or similar
  • 19 Jul 2026

    to many options

    paul f.
    Booked: Toyota Corolla Hatch or similar
    Bundaberg Airport
    Toyota Corolla Hatch or similar
  • 29 Jul 2026

    Very professional and helpful

    john s.
    Booked: Kia Cerato or similar
    Adelaide Airport
    Kia Cerato 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

    3 small

    Providers

    Avis, Sixt, Hertz

  • Honda City 1.5

    Honda City 1.5

    5

    4

    2 small

    Providers

    Europcar

  • Honda Civic

    Honda Civic

    5

    4

    2 large, 1 small

    Providers

    Sixt

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

    5

    5

    3 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

    4

    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

  • Proton Persona 1.6 A

    Proton Persona 1.6 A

    5

    4

    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

  • Proton X70

    Proton X70

    5

    5

    4 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

  • 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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