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Cheap Car Hire in Malawi from R1 228

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 10/9 and drop-off date of 17/9. 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 4 August 2026.

Most popular company

Avis

Most common car type

Premium

Average price per day

R1 334

Cheapest price per day

R1 228
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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 4 August 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 228/day. Check out available deals for 3 car types currently offered at listed car hire agencies here:

Economy

Economy

R1 228+

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Compact

Compact

R1 408+

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SUV

SUV

R1 360+

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Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

R2 096+

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Pick-up truck

Pick-up truck

R1 609+

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Premium SUV

Premium SUV

R2 296+

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Supplier choice

Supplier choice

R1 855+

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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 610. Data was last updated on 4 August 2026.
Hyundai i10R1 228/day
Hyundai i10
Found 08/03/26
Kia RioR1 276/day
Kia Rio
Found 08/03/26
Ford EcoSportR1 360/day
Ford EcoSport
Found 08/03/26

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 17 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around R874/day on average when booked 17 days ahead, which saves you 898% 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 196. Conversely, April is the priciest month, averaging R1 608 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 196. Conversely, April is the priciest month, averaging R1 608 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 435

February

R1 592

March

R1 501

April

R1 608

May

R1 517

June

R1 534

July

R1 344

August

R1 377

September

R1 303

October

R1 435

November

R1 484

December

R1 196

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 26 pickup locations in Malawi to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 4 August 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 4 August 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 4 August 2026.

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

    The most popular car hire company at Malawi is Avis. With prices on ECONOMY starting at R1 228/day about 71% more people book with Avis than other companies in the country.

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

    At R968/day, the cheapest car hire price in Malawi was found in Lilongwe. On average, Blantyre has the cheapest daily rental car price (R1 138/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. Deals were last updated on 4 August 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

R120+

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