Car hires in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah

When you hire a car in Kota Kinabalu, popular agencies such as KK Rent A Car, Europcar, and Agtran will generally offer free cancellation. While momondo does not have any control over cancellation policies for rental cars in Kota Kinabalu, we can help you find the cheapest car to hire for your upcoming trip.

70 km/h is the city speed limit for Kota Kinabalu, which also applies to surrounding towns and other urban centres. The suburban speed limit and the speed limit for motorways around Kota Kinabalu are 90 km/h and 110 km/h, respectively. If you hire a car in Kota Kinabalu, be aware that these speed limits may be strictly enforced.

Those looking for a hire car in Kota Kinabalu during the month of February should expect temperatures to be around 78,8 °F and should expect around 60 mm of precipitation. This information can be helpful when choosing which car you’d like to rent.

Prices for cars in Kota Kinabalu refresh daily.

The number of operators available for cars in Kota Kinabalu is 58 as of February 2025.

The minimum age for drivers varies by country, including Kota Kinabalu. In many EU countries drivers must be 18 years old. As a rule, you’ll need to be 21 to hire a car abroad, and a young driver surcharge may be applied if you are under 25. We recommend reading through the policy of your chosen hire company before booking.

To hire a car in Kota Kinabalu, all drivers must present a valid full driving license. If the license is written in a language other than the language of the country of hire, an International Driving Permit may be required to avoid the risk of potential fines. If you're hiring a car abroad, you may also need to provide evidence of your return travel and accommodation information during your stay. We always recommend that you verify with the specific hire company you're booking with.