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Cheap Car Hire in Malawi from R1 234

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 30/7 and drop-off date of 6/8. 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 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 24 July 2026.

Most popular company

Avis

Most common car type

Premium

Average price per day

R1 364

Cheapest price per day

R1 234
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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 24 July 2026.
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small car is the cheapest car type you can hire in Malawi this past week from 28 hire locations out of 9 hire agencies. Prices for a Malawi small car hire start from R1 234/day. Check out available deals for 4 car types currently offered at listed car hire agencies here:

Economy

Economy

R1 234+

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Compact

Compact

R1 254+

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Full-size

Full-size

R1 661+

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SUV

SUV

R1 601+

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Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

R1 738+

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Passenger van

Passenger van

R2 511+

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Pick-up truck

Pick-up truck

R1 661+

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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 R1 587. Data was last updated on 24 July 2026.
Renault KwidR1 234/day
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Renault Kwid
Found 07/23/26
Volkswagen PoloR1 254/day
4
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Volkswagen Polo
Found 07/24/26
Citroen C3R1 282/day
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Citroen C3
Found 07/23/26

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 R887/day on average when booked 12 days ahead, which saves you 901% off the average price.

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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 201. Conversely, April is the priciest month, averaging R1 616 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 201. Conversely, April is the priciest month, averaging R1 616 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 433

February

R1 599

March

R1 508

April

R1 616

May

R1 525

June

R1 541

July

R1 475

August

R1 433

September

R1 334

October

R1 442

November

R1 491

December

R1 201

What car do most people hire in Malawi?

Economy cars (Suzuki Baleno, for example) are the most popular in Malawi. SUV (Class Premium SUV) and Premium (Class Premium SUV) 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.

Discover the price range for hiring a car in popular cities across Malawi, helping you budget and make informed decisions for your upcoming travel. There are 26 pickup locations in Malawi to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 24 July 2026.
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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 24 July 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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Xdrive Mobility

2 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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Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Malawi, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 24 July 2026.

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

    At R975/day, the cheapest car hire price in Malawi was found in Lilongwe. On average, Blantyre has the cheapest daily rental car price (R1 143/day), which is 12% 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 24 July 2026.
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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 (R63+).

Hybrid

Hybrid

R98+

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Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

R63+

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