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Cheap Car Rentals in Malawi from AED 252

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 26/12 and drop-off date of 5/1. 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 rentals in 2025

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car rental in Malawi. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 4 December 2025.

Most common car type

Standard
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Popular car types in Malawi

Explore the most popular car models available for rent in Malawi and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car rental companies and was last updated on 4 December 2025.
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There are 8 hire agencies servicing Malawi. These agencies, altogether, have 26 hire locations available. Need an affordable hire? small car is the cheapest car type to hire in Malawi with prices from AED 252 a day in the previous 7-day period. Here are 3 car types you can hire in Malawi:

Economy

Economy

AED 252+

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Compact

Compact

AED 252+

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SUV

SUV

AED 315+

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Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

AED 418+

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Pick-up truck

Pick-up truck

AED 399+

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Best car rental deals found in Malawi

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car rental deals in Malawi. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 rental car agencies in Malawi with an average daily rate of AED 337. Data was last updated on 4 December 2025.
Audi A3AED 252/day
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Audi A3
Found 12/03/25
Chevrolet Aveo SedanAED 252/day
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Chevrolet Aveo Sedan
Found 12/03/25
Mini HatchAED 284/day
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Cheapflights insights for Malawi car rentals

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?

For the best savings on car hire in Malawi, make your reservation 80 days before pickup. The average price then is just AED 110/day – about 34% less than the yearly average.

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

At Malawi, the best time to rent a car is at March, with an average daily rate of just AED 195. Conversely, June is the priciest month, averaging AED 360 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.|1#In Malawi, the best time to rent a car is in March, with an average daily rate of just AED 195. Conversely, June is the priciest month, averaging AED 360 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.

January

AED 305

February

AED 290

March

AED 195

April

AED 290

May

AED 331

June

AED 360

July

AED 305

August

AED 308

September

AED 316

October

AED 297

November

AED 320

December

AED 297

What car do most people hire in Malawi?

SUV cars (Nissan X-Trail or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Malawi. Standard cars (Toyota Camry or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Premium cars (Class Premium SUV or similar).

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 rental agencies in Malawi known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car rental companies in Malawi. Reviews were last updated on 4 December 2025.

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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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 rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Malawi, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 4 December 2025.

  • What side of the road do you drive on in Malawi?

    Cars in Malawi are to be driven on the left side of the road.

Car rentals by fuel type in Malawi

Browse car rentals by fuel type in Malawi. Deals were last updated on 4 December 2025.
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Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Malawi. There is currently 1 fuel type to choose from.

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

AED 69+

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