The easiest way to book a car rental at Sandakan Airport (SDK)
Great value rental cars from Sandakan Airport’s most trusted car hire providers
Car rental rates at Sandakan Airport
The second-largest city in Malaysia’s Sabah State on Borneo, the historic city of Sandakan played an important role in World War II, but today is most popular as the starting point to two of Sabah’s prime attractions. With the offshore Turtle Islands — and Sipadan to the south — Sandakan is a hit with divers, while nature lovers flock here for a memorable trip wildlife spotting on the Kinabatangan River.
VroomVroomVroomVroom can help you find the right Sandakan 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.
Economy Car
View offerTravel 27 Feb - 02 Mar 2026
from MYR RM210/day
Compact Passenger Van
View offerTravel 27 Feb - 02 Mar 2026
from MYR RM306/day
Compact Elite Car
View offerTravel 28 Feb - 03 Mar 2026
from MYR RM355/day
Rental rate prices displayed are AUD and were available in response to a search at 12:01 am on February 26, 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 26 February, 2026
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Quick facts on hiring a car at Sandakan Airport
| 🚗 Vehicle types | Car and Passenger Van. |
|---|---|
| 🔑 No. of depots | Three car rental depots at Sandakan Airport. |
| ✅ Rental brands | Avis, Hertz and Thrifty. |
Car models commonly available at Sandakan Airport
Honda vehicles for hire at Sandakan Airport
Honda City
5
2
1 large, 2 small
ProvidersHertz
Other vehicles for hire at Sandakan Airport
Proton Exora
6
5
3 small
ProvidersAvis
Proton Persona
5
4
3 small
ProvidersAvis, Hertz
Proton Saga
5
4
2 small
ProvidersAvis
“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 Sandakan Airport
Car hire depots at Sandakan Airport are marked on the map below.
Avis Sandakan Airport
On airport • Sandakan Airport Terminal
Today •8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Hertz Sandakan Airport
On airport • Sandakan Airport Terminal
Today •9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thrifty Sandakan Airport
On airport • Sandakan Airport Terminal
Today •9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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Frequently asked questions
On hiring a car at Sandakan Airport
How much does it cost to hire a car at Sandakan Airport?
Prices start at MYR $210 per day for an Economy Car. Get a live rate for your planned dates and desired vehicle at Sandakan Airport.
Is it cheaper to book a weekly car rental at Sandakan 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 Sandakan 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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