Sandakan car hire

The average price of fuel in Sandakan is R31,74 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of fuel costs between R381 and R508, depending on the car size.

Economy (Proton Saga or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Sandakan.

Take a look at our extensive car hire location map to find the best car hire deals near you.

An Economy car hire in Sandakan costs R867 per day, on average.

A Full Size car hire in Sandakan costs R1 737 per day, on average.

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.