$44 Cheap Car Rental in Kota Kinabalu

If your trip to Kota Kinabalu is all sorted out but your travel itinerary is a bit on the empty side, we can give you a few hints and tips.Sabah State Mosque and Likas Stadium are fascinating attractions that all serious sightseers should make time to stop by. Map out your route and spend a couple of hours taking in each one.Close to the city center, Imago Shopping Mall is one attraction you might like to add to your to-do list. Sutera Harbour and Suria Sabah Shopping Mall are also close by and worth a detour.

Time to hit the open highway and journey out to Tuaran. Just 17 miles away, a day trip here will be easy. Want an excuse to check it out? Shangri-la Rasa Ria Nature Reserve and Upside Down House ought to do nicely. If you need any more convincing, also consider Tuaran Crocodile Farm.

Having your own wheels in Kota Kinabalu will give you more flexibility to go wherever you like. Maybe you just can’t wait to leave town, cruise down the open road, and go where the wind blows. If so, drive off in one of our mid-size or full-size SUVs and take in the foothills in the area. If you just want to soak up the bright lights of the city, slide behind the wheel of something small. Dashing around busy streets and traffic will be a lot less stressful with a mini or compact car.

For some, owning a prestige vehicle is a little (or a lot!) out of reach. But renting your dream car is as easy as a few clicks! Experience the thrill of cruising down the highway in a fancy sports car, even if it’s only for a short while. Or maybe all you want is a reliable set of wheels to get you safely from point A to point B. Flashy or frugal? Either way, one thing’s for sure — there’s a rental car to suit you in Kota Kinabalu.

The left side is where you’ll be driving in Kota Kinabalu. The controls of your rental car here, like the steering wheel, will be on the opposite side of what you’re used to.

Most of the time, finding a spot to park the car in Kota Kinabalu is a breeze. If you intend to drive to one of the busier sights in town, it’s a good idea to look at parking options before you go.

Since the population of Kota Kinabalu is about 457,300, you shouldn’t have too much trouble with traffic congestion. That being said, city center streets can get busy before and after work hours, so you may want to avoid driving then.

The residential areas in the city of Kota Kinabalu have a 35km/h speed limit. Outside these areas, the speed limits generally range between 35km/h and 110km/h.

More often than not, your rental company will bill the fined amount to your credit card. Alternatively, the company may share your contact details with local authorities so they can issue a fine directly to you.

If you have Bluetooth or similar functions enabled, it’s fine to use your cell phone while driving around Kota Kinabalu. But make sure you keep focused on the road.

When behind the wheel in Kota Kinabalu, it’s an offence to have a BAC (blood alcohol content) in excess of 0.08%. Thinking of having a few beers with lunch or dinner? Consider taking a taxi or using a ride-sharing service.

Yes, you may turn on a red light in Kota Kinabalu. However, before you do you must bring the car to a total stop. Continue only when the coast is clear of approaching traffic.

Seat belts should always be worn in Pantai Barat Division. However, this rule may not apply for some vehicles, such as those used by public transportation networks.