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Honda Civic

or similar compact

Hertz
52AutomaticAC
Honda Civic

Free cancellation

Unlimited mileage

From
R 501
per day
These are the lowest Sandakan Airport car hire prices we found across the internet over the next 30 days, and are subject to change.

How much does Sandakan Airport car hire cost throughout the year?

Our data shows that December is the cheapest month to rent a car from Sandakan Airport. It’s around R 355 a day in December, compared to the yearly average which is R 355 a day.
Cheapest month avgDecember • R 355
Yearly avg priceR 355

The most popular car rental companies in Sandakan Airport

Hertz
Avis

Sandakan Airport car hire: Facts on the fly

Average daily priceR 1,284
Most popular carMedium, compact
Cheapest price foundR 501
Cheapest month to rentDecember
Providers at Sandakan Airport2
Most popular providerHertz
Best time to book2 weeks before

How to get the best car hire deal in Sandakan Airport

Here's everything you need to know to hit the road happy after you've touched down in Sandakan Airport. 

Check out car hire in Sandakan

If you can't find what you're looking for at Sandakan Airport, there could be more car hire options in Sandakan and sometimes, they're cheaper. You just have to remember that the added cost of a transfer from Sandakan Airport into Sandakan could mean you still spend more than if you opted to pick up your hire car at Sandakan Airport.

Book now, cancel later

We clearly highlight car and van hire options in Sandakan Airport that have free cancellation. So you can bag the best deal with total flexibility to change your mind or your plans if you need to. Or if you find a better deal elsewhere.

Book 2 weeks in advance

We crunched some numbers and found that most travellers bag the lowest daily rate when they book 2 weeks in advance. The cheapest month to hire a car from Sandakan Airport is December.

Compare fuel policies

To save money on topping up the tank as you take off from Sandakan Airport, look out for deals with a 'full to full' tank fuel policy.

Skip the queues at Sandakan Airport

With us, you can find car hire deals with self-service or keyless pick-up. No keys to pick up or documents to fill out means no queues. Just touch down, hop in and hit the road - perfect if you've landed at Sandakan Airport late and just want to get on your way.

Hiring a car at Sandakan Airport: FAQs

The average cost to hire a car at Sandakan Airport is R 1,284 per day and R 6,179 for a seven-day rental.

If you're looking for the cheapest deal, the lowest price we found is R 501 per day for Medium hire from Hertz.

Looking for a particular type of car? Here's how prices compare:
  • Economy
    • Average price: R 2,254 per day.
    • Cheapest price found: R 745 per day.
  • SUV
    • Average price: R 1,071 per day.
    • Cheapest price found: R 975 per day.
It depends. Some car hire companies at Sandakan Airport accept debit cards, but others require a credit card.

Either way, you'll need enough money on your card to cover a security deposit which you'll get back when you return the car.
As a general rule, the earlier you book car hire at Sandakan Airport, the better. Booking early often means cheaper prices and a wider choice of cars. You can sometimes find a good last-minute deal, but it's never guaranteed and availability is often more limited.
A good deal for car hire at Sandakan Airport is usually around R 963 per day or less. That's about 25% cheaper than the average daily price of R 1,284.

The cheapest price we found at Sandakan Airport is R 501 per day with Hertz for Medium car hire.
It depends on the car hire company. Some companies let you drive a hire car abroad, often for an extra fee, while others don't allow it at all.

If you plan to cross a border, check with the company before you travel. Driving abroad without permission could invalidate your insurance or break the terms of your rental agreement.
Where you collect your car depends on the car hire company. Some companies have a desk in the airport terminal. Others use a meet and greet service or run a free shuttle bus to the pick-up location.

Here's how some of the most popular car hire companies at Sandakan Airport arrange pick-up:
  • Hertz: Airport terminal desk
  • Avis: Airport terminal desk


Your booking confirmation will tell you exactly where to go. If you're taking a shuttle bus, allow a little extra time before you set off.
You don't have to get excess insurance, but it's worth considering. Your hire car comes with basic insurance, but you'll still need to pay an excess if it's damaged or stolen. At Sandakan Airport, the excess ranges from around R 2,028 to R 8,968, depending on the car hire company. The cost of excess insurance also varies by car hire company.

You can also buy excess insurance separately, which is often cheaper than buying it through the car hire company.
Medium car hire, which is usually something like the Honda Civic, averages R 1,284 per day at Sandakan Airport. The cheapest price we found is R 501 per day with Hertz.
Small car hire, like the Skoda Superb or similar, costs on average R 2,254 per day at Sandakan Airport. Right now, the cheapest price we could find is R 745 per day with Avis.
SUV hire, like the Hyundai Kona, averages R 1,071 per day at Sandakan Airport. The lowest price we've found is R 975 per day with Hertz.