Malawi

Cheap Car Rentals in Malawi

Driver's age: 26-65
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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 18 September 2025.

Most common car type

Intermediate

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 82 days before pickup. The average price then is just AED 125/day – about 56% less than the yearly average.

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 180. Conversely, June is the priciest month, averaging AED 375 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 180. Conversely, June is the priciest month, averaging AED 375 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 301

February

AED 290

March

AED 180

April

AED 261

May

AED 312

June

AED 375

July

AED 308

August

AED 301

September

AED 294

October

AED 286

November

AED 283

December

AED 301

What car do most people hire in Malawi?

SUV cars (Toyota Fortuner or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Malawi. Pick-up truck cars (Class Standard Truck or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Economy cars (Suzuki Baleno 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.

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 18 September 2025.

FlexWays

10.0
Wonderful
1 review4 locations

Avis

2.0
Poor
2 reviews5 locations

ANNA'S CAR RENTAL LTD

4 locations

Budget

1 location

Lilongwe Car Hire

2 locations

keddy by Europcar

2 locations

Europcar

4 locations

SS Travels

1 location

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Malawi, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 18 September 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.

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