Transportation
Most major towns in Sabah have airports for domestic travel with international flights departing from Kota Kinabalu International Airport either direct or via Kuala Lumpur International Airport.
Car Rental
Registered car rental companies are available in Kota Kinabalu only. Types of vehicles for hire varies broadly from basic compact sedans to 4X4 off-road vehicles, vans and coaches depending on your travel needs.
Public Transport
Main bus terminal for travel within the city and city limits is located opposite Wawasan Square south of the city centre. The long distance coaches are available at the terminal in Inanam Township area which requires a taxi or bus ride to get there. Buses plying the labuan and Kuala penyu routes are however still located at the main city bus terminal.
Taxis are available at the airport, all major hotels and taxi stations in the city usually located at main dining and entertainment spots. Taxis can also be chartered on a hourly basis to visit nearly tourist area or overland to Kinabalu Park and onwards to towns on the east coast.
Boats and Ferries
Jesselton Point is a historic harbour port with 135meters of strolling walkway jetty, sea front terrace restaurants, food court and futsal courts. It is a departure point for ferries to the surrounding islands in Sabah (Tunku abdul Rahman Park) / Labuan / Brunei. With it’s relaxing view of the sunset, combined with the yearly activities that takes place in Jesselton Point – today it has become a must-go-to place for every tourist’s trip to Sabah.
Places of Interest
Islands
1. Tunku Abdul Rahman National Park
2. Pulau Kapalai
3. Pulau Lankayan
4. Pulau Layang-Layang
5. Pulau Mabul
6. Pulau Mantanani
7. Pulau Mataking
8. Pulau Sipadan
9. Pulau Tiga
10. Turtle Island Park
Highlands
1. Mount Kinabalu
2. Gunung Tambuyukon
3. Gunung Trusmadi
Caves
1. Gomantong Cave
2. Madai Cave
Recreation
1. Danum Valley Conservation Centre
2. Kinabalu National Park
3. Poring Hot Springs
4. Tambunan Rafflesia Forest Centre
5. Sepilok Rehabilitation Centre
6. Tabin Wildlife Reserve
7. Tanjung Aru Beach
8. Handicaraft Market
9. Hongkod Koisaan (Kadazan/Dusun Cultural Association)
10. Lok Kawi Wildlife Park
11. Atkinson Clock Tower
12. KK City Bird Sanctuary
13. Puh Toh Tze Temple
14. Northern Tip Of Borneo and Long House
15. Kudat Rungus Village
16. Sunday Gaya Street Market
17. Kota Belud Sunday Open Air Market
Art & Culture
1. Monsopiad Cultural Village
2. Museum Sabah
