Sandakan car rentals from $35/day

On average a rental car in Sandakan costs $47 per day. But prices differ between operators and you can save money through a price comparison of car rental deals from different agencies. The cheapest price for a car rental in Sandakan found in the last 2 weeks is $47.

Yes, automatic cars are available in most car renting companies in Sandakan. As cars with manual transmission are more common in many countries, you might have to pay an additional charge for renting an automatic car.

The only car rental company onsite at Sandakan airport is Avis.

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An Economy car rental in Sandakan costs $49 per day, on average.

In Sandakan, cars are most frequently rented at Avis Sandakan Airport,lot Gfl015e (5 miles from city center).

Most car rental providers in Sandakan offer insurance but the level of protection can differ substantially. If you're unsure whether to get extra protection for your car rental in Sandakan, check out KAYAK's car rental insurance guide.

KAYAK has deals for you to compare from 6 car rental agencies in Sandakan.

Finding the right price, understanding the add-ons and staying up to date with policy changes can be a challenge. That’s why KAYAK has produced the ultimate guide to renting a car to help you cut though the jargon and make the right choice for your rental car. Find tips and insights for how to book your rental, what car rental insurance you’ll need, how to deal with a car rental agency and what extra fees to expect (and avoid!).

KAYAK searches thousands of car rental agencies to provide you with offers from all car rental agencies operating in Sandakan so that you can compare car rental rates, reviews and pick-up and drop-off locations to find the best deal for you.

Depending on what your itinerary is, the safest car for your Sandakan car hire would be a mid to large SUV. The region is known to experience a large amount of rainfall, so you will be able to navigate wet roads safely in a larger car. If you don’t plan on travelling in wet weather and only want to explore the inner city and the tourist attractions around the town, a small compact car would work best. When travelling in a group, opting to hire a large people mover that seats up to 8 people will be ideal for travelling to the famous nature reserves and sanctuaries in Sandakan together.

In urban areas in Sandakan, the speed limit is typically around 50 km/h (31 mph). On highways and open roads, the speed limit may range from 80 km/h (approximately 50 mph) to 110 km/h (approximately 68 mph). When travelling on major highways, you can reach speeds of up to 120 km/h (74 mph). Road networks can change in the blink of an eye, so always look at the road speed limit signage.

In Sandakan, there are numerous street parking places and car parks, but the easiest way to navigate these is to use the pre-paid parking apps, which will show you the best places to park depending on where you are going. The best bet is to use the numerous shopping centre car parks, which offer up to 2 hours free, or use your hotel or accommodation parking for the day while you explore the town.