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Cheap Car Hire in Malawi from R1 917

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 5/3 and drop-off date of 12/3. 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 6 February 2026.

Most popular company

FlexWays

Most common car type

Premium

Average price per day

R1 367

Cheapest price per day

R1 917
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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 6 February 2026.
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SUV 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 SUV hire start from R1 917/day. Check out available deals for 2 car types currently offered at listed car hire agencies here:

Full-size

Full-size

R1 836+

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Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

R1 917+

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Passenger van

Passenger van

R2 725+

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Compare car hire deals in Malawi by type

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

BMW X3R1 917/day
5
4
M
A/C
BMW X3
Found 02/04/26

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 321. Data was last updated on 6 February 2026.
BMW X3R1 917/day
5
4
M
A/C
BMW X3
Found 02/04/26
Toyota HiAceR2 725/day
5
M
A/C
Toyota HiAce
Found 02/04/26

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 R865/day on average when booked 12 days ahead, which saves you 896% 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 R726,08/day found in the past two weeks. ANNA'S CAR RENTAL LTD is another inexpensive option with rates as low as R842,92/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 172. Conversely, June is the priciest month, averaging R1 713 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 172. Conversely, June is the priciest month, averaging R1 713 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 430

February

R1 390

March

R1 212

April

R1 252

May

R1 592

June

R1 713

July

R1 551

August

R1 471

September

R1 301

October

R1 398

November

R1 341

December

R1 172

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 6 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 6 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 367/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 R726/day, the cheapest car hire price in Malawi was found in Lilongwe. On average, Lilongwe has the cheapest daily rental car price (R1 367/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 6 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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