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Cheap Car Hire in Malawi

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Malawi car hires in 2024

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in Malawi. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 14 May 2024.

Most popular company

ANNA'S CAR RENTAL LTD

Most common car type

Economy

Average price per day

R1 350

Cheapest price per day

R798

What is the cheapest time to rent a car in Malawi?

Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in Malawi and save money on your trip. The monthly average price data is based on historical data over the last year and was last updated on 14 May 2024.

January

R1 653

February

R1 708

March

R1 542

April

R1 542

May

R1 653

June

R1 928

July

R2 149

August

R1 689

September

R1 818

October

R1 983

November

R2 149

December

R1 708

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Malawi is March. The most expensive time to rent a car is July. The cheapest prices for each month are shown above, but prices will vary based on availability, how far out you book your rental car, and of course, car type.

Compare available car types for rental in Malawi

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for hire in Malawi to find the perfect fit for your trip. Price data is based on averages over the last 12 months and was last updated on 14 May 2024.

Small cars

R1 229 - R2 130

All Car Types

R1 554 - R2 627

To hire a small car in Malawi, you would pay an average price of R1 706/day. April is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Malawi (~R1 229/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is August (~R2 130/day). In fact, April is about 28% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car hire for Malawi. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Malawi, renting a small car saves you 18% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

To hire a medium car in Malawi, you would pay an average price of R1 953/day. April is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in Malawi (~R1 139/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is August (~R2 583/day). In fact, April is about 42% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car hire for Malawi. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Malawi, renting a medium car saves you 6% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

To hire a large car in Malawi, you would pay an average price of R2 178/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a large car in Malawi (~R2 355/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is July (~R3 673/day). In fact, January is about 8% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car hire for Malawi. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Malawi, renting a large car is 6% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

To hire a SUV in Malawi, you would pay an average price of R2 298/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in Malawi (~R1 548/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is September (~R2 999/day). In fact, January is about 33% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV hire for Malawi. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Malawi, renting a SUV is 11% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

Top rental agencies in Malawi

Explore the leading car hire agencies in Malawi known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 6 car hire companies in Malawi. Reviews were last updated on 14 May 2024.

Avis

5 locations

FlexWays

4 locations

ANNA'S CAR RENTAL LTD

3 locations

Europcar

2 locations

Lilongwe Car Hire

2 locations

SS Travels

1 location

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Malawi, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 14 May 2024.
  • What is the most popular car hire provider in Malawi?

    The most popular car hire company at Malawi is ANNA'S CAR RENTAL LTD. With prices on ECONOMY starting at R764/day about 52% more people book with ANNA'S CAR RENTAL LTD than other companies in the country.

  • What is the cheapest city to get a rental car in Malawi?

    At R1 019/day, the cheapest car hire price in Malawi was found in Lilongwe. On average, Lilongwe has the cheapest daily rental car price (R1 702/day), which is 0% below average price for cities in Malawi.

  • What side of the road do you drive on in Malawi?

    Cars travel on the left side of the road in Malawi.

Car hires by fuel type in Malawi

Browse car hires by fuel type in Malawi. Currently, Petrol/Diesel cars are the cheapest to rent in Malawi. Deals were last updated on 14 May 2024.

Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Malawi. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Petrol/Diesel being the cheapest (R41+).

Hybrid

Hybrid

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

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