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Cheap Car Hire in Malawi from R870

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 17/6 and drop-off date of 10/7. 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 11 June 2025.

Most popular company

ANNA'S CAR RENTAL LTD

Most common car type

Full-size

Average price per day

R2 117

Cheapest price per day

R870

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 11 June 2025.

medium car is the cheapest car type you can hire in Malawi this past week from 23 hire locations out of 8 hire agencies. Prices for a Malawi medium car hire start from R870/day. Check out available deals for 4 car types currently offered at listed car hire agencies here:

Compact

Compact

Intermediate

Intermediate

Full-size

Full-size

R1 803+

SUV

SUV

R1 838+

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

R1 838+

Pick-up truck

Pick-up truck

R1 803+

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

R2 239+

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 medium 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:

Citroen C3 AircrossR870/day
4
2
5
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Citroen C3 Aircross

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 671. Data was last updated on 11 June 2025.
Toyota CorollaR870/day
5
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A/C
Toyota Corolla
BMW 1 SeriesR870/day
4
M
A/C
BMW 1 Series
Toyota HiluxR1 803/day
5
M
A/C
Toyota Hilux

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 R709/day on average when booked 72 days ahead, which saves you 751% off the usual 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 196. Conversely, May is the priciest month, averaging R1 860 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 196. Conversely, May is the priciest month, averaging R1 860 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 399

February

R1 435

March

R1 196

April

R1 364

May

R1 860

June

R1 692

July

R1 488

August

R1 417

September

R1 408

October

R1 568

November

R1 382

December

R1 470

What car do most people hire in Malawi?

SUV cars (Toyota Fortuner, for example) are the most popular in Malawi. Full-size (Ford Ranger) and Compact (Class Compact Car) 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.

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 11 June 2025.

FlexWays

10,0
Wonderful
1 review4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10,0

Comfort

10,0

Overall

10,0

Pick-up/drop-off

10,0

Value

6,0

Avis

2,0
Poor
2 reviews5 locations
Overview

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

Europcar

3 locations

keddy by Europcar

2 locations

Lilongwe Car Hire

2 locations

Budget

1 location

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 11 June 2025.
  • What is the cheapest city to get a rental car in Malawi?

    At R1 050/day, the cheapest car hire price in Malawi was found in Lilongwe. On average, Lilongwe has the cheapest daily rental car price (R2 117/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 11 June 2025.

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 (R49+).

Hybrid

Hybrid

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

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