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Cheap Car Hire in Malawi from R1 275

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 4/11 and drop-off date of 11/11. 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 30 October 2025.

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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 30 October 2025.
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small car 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 small car hire start from R1 275/day. Check out available deals for 4 car types currently offered at listed car hire agencies here:

Economy

Economy

R1 324+

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Compact

Compact

R1 275+

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Full-size

Full-size

R2 184+

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SUV

SUV

R1 466+

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Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

R2 263+

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Passenger van

Passenger van

R3 409+

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Pick-up truck

Pick-up truck

R1 735+

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Premium SUV

Premium SUV

R2 479+

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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 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:

Toyota CorollaR1 275/day
4
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Toyota Corolla
Found 10/29/25
Suzuki SwiftR1 324/day
2
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Suzuki Swift
Found 10/29/25
Ford KaR1 375/day
2
M
A/C
Ford Ka
Found 10/29/25

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 939. Data was last updated on 30 October 2025.
Toyota CorollaR1 275/day
4
M
A/C
Toyota Corolla
Found 10/29/25
Suzuki SwiftR1 324/day
2
M
A/C
Suzuki Swift
Found 10/29/25
Ford KaR1 375/day
2
M
A/C
Ford Ka
Found 10/29/25

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 R686/day on average when booked 72 days ahead, which saves you 690% 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 R674,77/day found in the past two weeks. ANNA'S CAR RENTAL LTD is another inexpensive option with rates as low as R877,70/day.

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 157. Conversely, June is the priciest month, averaging R1 782 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 157. Conversely, June is the priciest month, averaging R1 782 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 457

February

R1 380

March

R1 157

April

R1 337

May

R1 740

June

R1 782

July

R1 654

August

R1 594

September

R1 405

October

R1 491

November

R1 405

December

R1 423

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 30 October 2025.

FlexWays

10,0
Wonderful
1 review•4 locations
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Avis

2,0
Poor
2 reviews•5 locations
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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 30 October 2025.

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

    The most popular car hire company at Malawi is FlexWays. With prices on COMPACT starting at R675/day about 50% more people book with FlexWays than other companies in the country.

  • 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 30 October 2025.
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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

R78+

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