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.
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
R870+
Intermediate
R870+
Full-size
R1 803+
SUV
R1 838+
Full-size SUV
R1 838+
Pick-up truck
R1 803+
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:
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Here are the best Malawi pickup truck hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
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.
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
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Avis
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ANNA'S CAR RENTAL LTD
Europcar
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Lilongwe Car Hire
Budget
SS Travels
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
R104+
Petrol/Diesel
R49+