Guides
Car rental guides for Sabah
Which car suits your group, which roads to expect, and how every booking comes with a free itinerary.
Rent a Car in Kota Kinabalu: Which Car Should You Hire?Car hire in Kota Kinabalu and Sabah: how to choose a hatchback, sedan, SUV, MPV or van by group size, luggage and roads, with daily rates.Read the guide
Free Itinerary with Every Kota Kinabalu Car RentalEvery Kota Kinabalu car rental with North Borneo Rental Car includes a free day-by-day Sabah itinerary. See what it covers and how to ask for one.Read the guide
Kota Kinabalu to Kundasang by Car: Kinabalu Park Day TripDrive from Kota Kinabalu to Kinabalu Park and Kundasang in a rental car: which car to take, a simple day plan and what to bring.Read the guide
Corporate and Long-Term Car Rental in Kota KinabaluMonthly and long-term car rental in Kota Kinabalu and Sabah for companies, contractors and project teams, with company invoicing. Ask for a quote on WhatsApp.Read the guide
Driving in Sabah as a Tourist: Licence, Roads and Car Hire TipsVisiting Sabah and planning to self-drive? What to know about your driving licence and international driving permit, driving on the left, the roads and picking up a rental car at Kota Kinabalu airport.Read the guide
3 Days in Kota Kinabalu by Car: A Self-Drive ItineraryA 3-day Kota Kinabalu itinerary for self-drivers: city and islands, Kinabalu Park and Kundasang, then Tuaran or Kota Belud. Which car to hire and how to pace each day.Read the guide
Kota Kinabalu to Kudat and the Tip of Borneo: a 2-Day DriveDrive from Kota Kinabalu to Kudat and the Tip of Borneo in two days: the route, drive times, where to stop, which car to hire and tips for the road north.Read the guide
Kota Belud and Tuaran Day Trip by Car from Kota KinabaluA relaxed day trip by car from Kota Kinabalu to Tuaran and Kota Belud: Tuaran noodles, a stilt village, rice fields with mountain views and a Sunday market. Drive times and car tips.Read the guide
Kota Kinabalu to Sandakan and Sepilok by Car: a 3-Day RouteDrive from Kota Kinabalu to Sandakan and the Sepilok orangutan centre in three days: the route through Ranau, drive times, what to see and which car to hire.Read the guide
Pesta Kaamatan in Sabah: Getting Around by Car During the Harvest FestivalVisiting Sabah for the Kaamatan harvest festival in May? What to expect on the roads around Kota Kinabalu and Penampang, public holiday closures, parking, and which car to book early.Read the guide
Best Time to Visit Sabah by Car: Weather, Holidays and When to BookWhen is the best time to self-drive in Sabah? The weather through the year, festivals and public holidays, Mount Kinabalu climbing permits, and when to book your rental car early.Read the guide
Driving in Sabah in the Rain: Safe Tips for TouristsRain is part of travelling in Sabah. How to drive safely in heavy rain and on mountain roads, what to do about flooded roads and low visibility, and how to plan around the weather.Read the guide