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Cheap Car Hire in Malawi from R2 209

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 31/3 and drop-off date of 7/4. 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 25 March 2025.

Most popular company

Avis

Most common car type

Intermediate

Average price per day

R1 313

Cheapest price per day

R2 209

Malawi car hire prices in popular cities

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 21 pickup locations in Malawi to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 25 March 2025.

Price

R803 - R1 608

What is the cheapest time to rent a car in Malawi?

Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in Malawi and save money on your trip. The monthly average price data is based on historical data over the last year and was last updated on 25 March 2025.

January

R1 494

February

R1 421

March

R1 075

April

R1 330

May

R1 585

June

R1 640

July

R1 476

August

R1 294

September

R1 549

October

R1 512

November

R1 348

December

R1 494

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Malawi is March. The most expensive time to rent a car is June. The cheapest prices for each month are shown above, but prices will vary based on availability, how far out you book your rental car, and of course, car type.

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 25 March 2025.

small car is the cheapest car type you can hire in Malawi this past week from 22 hire locations out of 8 hire agencies. Prices for a Malawi small car hire start from R2 209/day. Check out available deals for 3 car types currently offered at listed car hire agencies here:

Economy

Economy

R2 209+

Compact

Compact

R2 319+

SUV

SUV

R2 429+

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

R2 445+

Pick-up truck

Pick-up truck

R2 429+

Premium SUV

Premium SUV

R3 313+

Compare available car types for rental in Malawi

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for hire in Malawi to find the perfect fit for your trip. Price data is based on averages over the last 12 months and was last updated on 25 March 2025.

Small cars

R961 - R1 555

All Car Types

R1 307 - R1 814

To hire a small car in Malawi, you would pay an average price of R1 165/day. July is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Malawi (~R961/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is June (~R1 555/day). In fact, July is about 18% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car hire for Malawi. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Malawi, renting a small car saves you 23% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Malawi small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a medium car in Malawi, you would pay an average price of R1 010/day. July is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in Malawi (~R804/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is February (~R2 258/day). In fact, July is about 21% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car hire for Malawi. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Malawi, renting a medium car saves you 33% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

To hire a large car in Malawi, you would pay an average price of R1 662/day. February is the cheapest month to hire a large car in Malawi (~R1 410/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is March (~R2 382/day). In fact, February is about 16% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car hire for Malawi. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Malawi, renting a large car is 10% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

To hire a SUV in Malawi, you would pay an average price of R1 820/day. August is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in Malawi (~R1 458/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is March (~R2 410/day). In fact, August is about 20% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV hire for Malawi. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Malawi, renting a SUV is 18% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Malawi SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a pickup truck in Malawi, you would pay an average price of R1 167/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a pickup truck in Malawi (~R1 370/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is May (~R1 952/day). In fact, January is about 17% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a pickup truck hire for Malawi. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Malawi, renting a pickup truck saves you 23% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Malawi pickup truck hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Ford FiestaR2 209/day
2
M
A/C
Ford Fiesta
Toyota Corolla QuestR2 319/day
4
M
A/C
Toyota Corolla Quest
Suzuki CiazR2 429/day
4
M
A/C
Suzuki Ciaz

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 25 March 2025.

Avis

5 locations

ANNA'S CAR RENTAL LTD

4 locations

FlexWays

4 locations

Europcar

2 locations

keddy by Europcar

2 locations

Lilongwe Car Hire

2 locations

Budget

1 location

SS Travels

1 location

Best Malawi car hire deals found

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 858. Data was last updated on 25 March 2025.
Ford FiestaR2 209/day
2
M
A/C
Ford Fiesta
Toyota Corolla QuestR2 319/day
4
M
A/C
Toyota Corolla Quest
Toyota HiluxR2 429/day
5
M
A/C
Toyota Hilux

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Malawi, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 25 March 2025.
  • What is the cheapest city to get a rental car in Malawi?

    At R725/day, the cheapest car hire price in Malawi was found in Blantyre. On average, Lilongwe has the cheapest daily rental car price (R1 119/day), which is 18% 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 25 March 2025.

Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Malawi. There is currently 1 fuel type to choose from.

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

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