Car Rental in Sandakan, Malaysia

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When's the cheapest time to hire a car in Sandakan?

Our data shows that September is the cheapest month to rent a car in Sandakan. It’s around $56 per day in September, compared to the yearly average of $56 per day.
Cheapest month avgSeptember • $56
Yearly avg price$56

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There are 5 car hire providers in Sandakan. Check out the map below to find the most convenient pick-up spot.

Car hire pick-up spots in Sandakan

Compare car hire prices at airports, train stations and in different neighbourhoods across Sandakan. You might find a better price, or the perfect pick-up point nearby. Start your journey where it suits you.
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These are estimated prices to help you choose from a large number of options. Each is an average based on the lowest car rental prices found for each destination over the last 15 days.

The most popular car rental companies in Sandakan

What's the most popular car to hire in Sandakan?

Based on recent Skyscanner data, the Honda Civic is the most popular car to hire in Sandakan, with prices starting from $51 per day. The Ford Ranger and similar models are also popular drives in Sandakan.
Honda Civic
Honda Civic32% chose this
Ford Ranger
Ford Ranger8% chose this
Kia Rio
Kia Rio7% chose this
SEAT Leon
SEAT Leon6% chose this
Most popular carHonda Civic
Why?Comfortable, practical, good value

Sandakan's cheapest car hire providers

Hertz has the cheapest car hire in Sandakan right now, with prices from $51 per day. You'll save an average of $15 per day when you book with them.
Hertzfrom $51 per day
Avisfrom $66 per day
Cheapest providerHertz
Book with them to save around$15 per day

Hiring a car in Sandakan: Fast facts

Here's everything you need to know to hit the road happy.
Most popular car hire companyHertz
Most popular carCompact, People Carrier
Average daily price$103
Best time to book2 weeks before

Frequently asked questions

On average, hiring a car in Sandakan will set you back around $103 per day or $943 per week. 

The cheapest car to rent in Sandakan is a compact passenger van. The most popular is Compact, People Carrier.

The cheapest car hire company in Sandakan is currently Hertz, followed by Avis.

Bagging the best car hire deal depends on when you book  – often, it pays to book your wheels as far in advance as possible. But according to our data, the cheapest month to rent a car in Sandakan is currently September.

On average, around $943. But the best price we found for car hire for a week in Sandakan is $351.

Based on everything we know about daily prices, the average cost to hire a car in Sandakan for a whole month is $1,386. 

But sometimes, you'll get a discount for booking a whole month instead of 3 and a half weeks. So play with your dates to find the best deals!

If you're looking for freedom to explore Sandakan, choose a car with unlimited mileage, or look for car hire deals with a ’full to full' fuel policy as opposed to a 'half-full to full' one.

We also clearly highlight car and van hire options in Sandakan that have free cancellation

Yes – you can easily find car hire companies that allow you to pick up your car in one place, and then drop it off in another. Just select ‘Return car to a different location’ when you search with us.

Public transport can only get you so far, and could be tricky to navigate with children or luggage. With your own set of wheels, you can go wherever you want, whenever you want, for as long as you want. And you'll be able to discover more outside of Sandakan.

Most places – Sandakan included – allow under 25s to rent a car as long as they provide a valid driver's license and the correct documentation. It may cost slightly more due to a higher insurance excess for young drivers. 

The cheapest price we found for an economy car is $66 per day. The average price per day is around $78.

Other travellers rated Hertz as the best overall in terms of experience.

We search the internet for all kinds of vehicle hire deals, including vans. But at the moment, we can't find any van hire in Sandakan.