Find Rentals
Insights
Agencies
FAQs
Malawi

Cheap Car Hire in Malawi

Driver's age: 25-65
Here’s why our users search for rental cars through Cheapflights

Price trackingHolding out for a great deal? Get notified when prices are reduced.

Customized resultsFilter by rental agency, car type, price range and more.

Unlimited free useSearch as many times as you want with no hidden charges or fees.

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 30 April 2026.

Most popular company

ANNA'S CAR RENTAL LTD

Most common car type

Premium

Average price per day

R1 598

Cheapest price per day

R873
Search Deals
Search Deals
Search Deals
Search Deals

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 90 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around R975/day on average when booked 90 days ahead, which saves you 982% off the average price.

Find deals

What is the cheapest car hire company in Malawi?

ANNA'S CAR RENTAL LTD is currently the cheapest car hire company in Malawi with deals as low as R803,69/day found in the past two weeks. Avis is another inexpensive option with rates as low as R1 294,26/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 208. Conversely, June is the priciest month, averaging R1 708 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 208. Conversely, June is the priciest month, averaging R1 708 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 441

February

R1 608

March

R1 516

April

R1 666

May

R1 575

June

R1 708

July

R1 608

August

R1 491

September

R1 350

October

R1 441

November

R1 391

December

R1 208

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.

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 25 pickup locations in Malawi to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 30 April 2026.
Find deals

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 30 April 2026.

FlexWays

10,0
Wonderful
1 review•4 locations
Check prices
Overview

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
Check prices
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
Check prices

Budget

1 location
Check prices

Lilongwe Car Hire

2 locations
Check prices

keddy by Europcar

4 locations
Check prices

Europcar

4 locations
Check prices

SS Travels

1 location
Check prices

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Malawi, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 30 April 2026.

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

    The most popular car hire company at Malawi is ANNA'S CAR RENTAL LTD. With prices on ECONOMY starting at R804/day about 33% more people book with ANNA'S CAR RENTAL LTD than other companies in the country.

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

    At R969/day, the cheapest car hire price in Malawi was found in Lilongwe. On average, Blantyre has the cheapest daily rental car price (R1 419/day), which is 5% 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.

Travelling to a place near Malawi?

Hire a car at Malawi if you plan to visit one of these locations
Breckenridge

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Toggle through the tabs below to find thousands of options on Cheapflights for your next trip.

Airport car hires in Malawi

Hire a car at one of these airports in the Malawi area
Blantyre Chileka Airport car hire

Best Car Hire Deals

We make it easy and fast to find and compare deals from 70,000+ car hire locations and hundreds of agencies.

No surprises

Prices shown to you will be final, without any hidden charges or fees.

Free Cancellation

Plans change – we get it. And that’s why you can search and book car hire on Cheapflights from agencies that offer free cancellation