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Cheap Car Hire in Malawi from R1 362
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 6/10 and drop-off date of 6/10. 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 17 September 2025.
Most popular company | Avis |
|---|---|
Most common car type | Premium |
Average price per day | R1 486 |
Cheapest price per day | R1 362 |
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 17 September 2025.
small car is the cheapest car type you can hire in Malawi this past week from 24 hire locations out of 8 hire agencies. Prices for a Malawi small car hire start from R1 362/day. Check out available deals for 5 car types currently offered at listed car hire agencies here:
Economy
R1 362+
Compact
R1 551+
SUV
R1 500+
Full-size SUV
R2 795+
Passenger van
R2 554+
Pick-up truck
R2 440+
Premium SUV
R3 204+
Supplier choice
R2 057+
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:
Suzuki BalenoR1 362/day
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Hyundai i10R1 412/day
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A/C
Honda JazzR1 551/day
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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 R2 051. Data was last updated on 17 September 2025.
Suzuki BalenoR1 362/day
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Hyundai i10R1 412/day
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A/C
Toyota Urban CruiserR1 500/day
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A/C
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 R694/day on average when booked 72 days ahead, which saves you 715% off the average price.
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 171. Conversely, June is the priciest month, averaging R1 812 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 171. Conversely, June is the priciest month, averaging R1 812 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 318
February
R1 422
March
R1 171
April
R1 327
May
R1 786
June
R1 813
July
R1 682
August
R1 587
September
R1 448
October
R1 318
November
R1 379
December
R1 440
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.
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 September 2025.
FlexWays
1 review•4 locations
Avis
2 reviews•5 locations
ANNA'S CAR RENTAL LTD
4 locations
Budget
1 location
Lilongwe Car Hire
2 locations
keddy by Europcar
2 locations
Europcar
4 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 17 September 2025.
What is the most popular car hire provider in Malawi?
The most popular car hire company at Malawi is Avis. With prices on ECONOMY starting at R1 350/day about 78% more people book with Avis than other companies in the country.
What is the cheapest city to get a rental car in Malawi?
At R1 350/day, the cheapest car hire price in Malawi was found in Lilongwe. On average, Lilongwe has the cheapest daily rental car price (R1 486/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.