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Malawi car hires in 2026

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 17 February 2026.

Most popular company

FlexWays

Most common car type

Premium

Average price per day

R1 348

Cheapest price per day

R1 164
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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 12 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around R853/day on average when booked 12 days ahead, which saves you 872% off the average price.

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What is the cheapest car hire company in Malawi?

FlexWays is currently the cheapest car hire company in Malawi with deals as low as R716,39/day found in the past two weeks. ANNA'S CAR RENTAL LTD is another inexpensive option with rates as low as R831,66/day.

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

At Malawi, the best time to hire a car is in December, with an average daily rate of just R1 156. Conversely, June is the priciest month, averaging R1 690 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 December, with an average daily rate of just R1 156. Conversely, June is the priciest month, averaging R1 690 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 379

February

R1 363

March

R1 276

April

R1 379

May

R1 579

June

R1 690

July

R1 531

August

R1 435

September

R1 307

October

R1 379

November

R1 323

December

R1 156

What car do most people hire in Malawi?

SUV cars (Class Premium SUV, for example) are the most popular in Malawi. Premium (Class Premium SUV) and Economy (Mazda Mazda2) cars are also often chosen by our users when visiting Malawi.

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 17 February 2026.

FlexWays

10,0
Wonderful
1 review•4 locations
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Cleanliness

10,0

Comfort

10,0

Overall

10,0

Pick-up/drop-off

10,0

Value

6,0

Avis

2,0
Poor
2 reviews•5 locations
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Cleanliness

6,0

Comfort

6,0

Overall

2,0

Pick-up/drop-off

2,0

Value

2,0

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 17 February 2026.

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

    The most popular car hire company at Malawi is FlexWays. With prices on SUV starting at R1 348/day about 71% more people book with FlexWays than other companies in the country.

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

    At R716/day, the cheapest car hire price in Malawi was found in Lilongwe. On average, Lilongwe has the cheapest daily rental car price (R1 348/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. Deals were last updated on 17 February 2026.
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Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Malawi. There is currently 1 fuel type to choose from.

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

R114+

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