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Cheap Car Hire in Malawi from R677

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car hire in Malawi with a pick-up date of 23/12 and drop-off date of 30/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of hire. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Malawi car hires in 2025

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 15 November 2025.

Most popular company

ANNA'S CAR RENTAL LTD

Most common car type

Premium

Average price per day

R1 167

Cheapest price per day

R677
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Popular car types in Malawi

Explore the most popular car models available for hire in Malawi and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 15 November 2025.
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small car is the cheapest car type you can hire in Malawi this past week from 26 hire locations out of 8 hire agencies. Prices for a Malawi small car hire start from R677/day. Check out available deals for 4 car types currently offered at listed car hire agencies here:

Compact

Compact

R677+

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SUV

SUV

R1 461+

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Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

R1 547+

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Passenger van

Passenger van

R2 613+

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Pick-up truck

Pick-up truck

R1 353+

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Compare car hire deals in Malawi by type

Here are the best Malawi small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best Malawi SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best Malawi pickup truck hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Toyota Corolla QuestR677/day
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Toyota Corolla Quest
Found 11/14/25

Best car hire deals found in Malawi

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hiredeals in Malawi. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in Malawi with an average daily rate of R1 572. Data was last updated on 15 November 2025.
Toyota Corolla QuestR677/day
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A/C
Toyota Corolla Quest
Found 11/14/25
Nissan NavaraR1 353/day
5
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Nissan Navara
Found 11/14/25
Volkswagen T-CrossR1 461/day
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A/C
Volkswagen T-Cross
Found 11/14/25

Cheapflights insights for Malawi car hires

Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Malawi, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.

How far in advance should I hire a car in Malawi?

Book your car hire in Malawi 72 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around R683/day on average when booked 72 days ahead, which saves you 687% off the average price.

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What is the cheapest car hire company in Malawi?

ANNA'S CAR RENTAL LTD is currently the cheapest car hire company in Malawi with deals as low as R875,02/day found in the past two weeks. FlexWays is another inexpensive option with rates as low as R918,42/day.

What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Malawi?

At Malawi, the best time to hire a car is in March, with an average daily rate of just R1 162. Conversely, June is the priciest month, averaging R1 760 per day. Below youll find the monthly average car hire prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.|1#In Malawi, the best time to hire a car is in March, with an average daily rate of just R1 162. Conversely, June is the priciest month, averaging R1 760 per day. Below youll find the monthly average car hire prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.

January

R1 461

February

R1 401

March

R1 162

April

R1 384

May

R1 743

June

R1 760

July

R1 649

August

R1 589

September

R1 410

October

R1 435

November

R1 401

December

R1 410

Which car hire company has the most locations in Malawi?

Avis has 5 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. ANNA'S CAR RENTAL LTD has the second-highest number of locations in Malawi at 4.

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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 8 car hire companies in Malawi. Reviews were last updated on 15 November 2025.

FlexWays

10,0
Wonderful
1 review•4 locations
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Avis

2,0
Poor
2 reviews•5 locations
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ANNA'S CAR RENTAL LTD

4 locations
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Budget

1 location
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Lilongwe Car Hire

2 locations
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keddy by Europcar

4 locations
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Europcar

4 locations
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SS Travels

1 location
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Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Malawi, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 15 November 2025.

  • What is the most popular car hire provider in Malawi?

    The most popular car hire company at Malawi is FlexWays. With prices on COMPACT starting at R918/day about 20% more people book with FlexWays than other companies in the country.

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

    At R897/day, the cheapest car hire price in Malawi was found in Blantyre. On average, Blantyre has the cheapest daily rental car price (R1 167/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 15 November 2025.
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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 (R54+).

Hybrid

Hybrid

R88+

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Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

R54+

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