Malawi

Cheap Car Hire in Malawi from £30

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a car hire in Malawi with a pick-up date of 23/6 and drop-off date of 8/7. 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.
Lilongwe, Malawi
9 May — 16 May
Driver's age: 26-65
Lilongwe, Malawi
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Midday
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Malawi car hires in 2024

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 2 May 2024.

Most popular company

Avis

Most common car type

Economy

Average price per day

£75

Cheapest price per day

£30

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 15 pickup locations in Malawi to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 2 May 2024.

Price

£65 - £121

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 2 May 2024.

January

£72

February

£74

March

£67

April

£68

May

£84

June

£82

July

£93

August

£74

September

£79

October

£81

November

£93

December

£74

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Malawi is March. The most expensive time to rent a car is July. 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 2 May 2024.

In Malawi, there are 18 active hire locations from 6 car hire companies. small car is the cheapest car type to hire in Malawi in the past week - currently priced from £30/day. View deals for 3 car types available to hire in this destination:

Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

Full-size

Full-size

SUV

SUV

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

£121+

Passenger van

Passenger van

Pick-up truck

Pick-up truck

Premium SUV

Premium SUV

£140+

Compare available car types for hire 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 2 May 2024.

Small cars

£57 - £87

All Car Types

£73 - £139

To hire a small car in Malawi, you would pay an average price of £68/day. April is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Malawi (~£57/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is November (~£87/day). In fact, April is about 17% 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, hiring a small car saves you 31% 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 £66/day. March is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in Malawi (~£67/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is August (~£104/day). In fact, March is about 1% 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, hiring 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 £127/day. April is the cheapest month to hire a large car in Malawi (~£95/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is June (~£172/day). In fact, April is about 26% 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, hiring a large car is 23% 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 large car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a SUV in Malawi, you would pay an average price of £108/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in Malawi (~£79/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is June (~£158/day). In fact, January is about 27% 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, hiring a SUV 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. 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 £49/day. April is the cheapest month to hire a pickup truck in Malawi (~£78/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is February (~£102/day). In fact, April is about 59% 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, hiring a pickup truck saves you 50% 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.

Toyota Yaris£30/day
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Toyota Yaris
Hyundai i10£33/day
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Hyundai i10
Opel Corsa£51/day
2
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A/C
Opel Corsa

Top hire 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 5 car hire companies in Malawi. Reviews were last updated on 2 May 2024.

Avis

5 locations

FlexWays

4 locations

ANNA'S CAR RENTAL LTD

3 locations

Lilongwe Car Hire

2 locations

SS Travels

1 location

Best Malawi car hire deals found

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hire deals in Malawi. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect hire option for your needs. There are currently 5 hire car agencies in Malawi with an average daily rate of £82. Data was last updated on 2 May 2024.
Toyota Yaris£30/day
2
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A/C
Toyota Yaris
Kia Rio£30/day
2
4
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A/C
Kia Rio
Hyundai Ioniq£33/day
4
M
A/C
Hyundai Ioniq

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Malawi, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 2 May 2024.
  • What is the most popular car hire provider in Malawi?

    When hiring a car in Malawi, the most popular provider of hire cars among Cheapflights users is Avis, and with prices around £82/day, it’s easy to understand why. The most popular car type from Avis is ECONOMY, which starts as low as £51/day.

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

    When visiting Malawi, it is typically cheapest to hire your car in Lilongwe where rental cars typically will cost around £66/day (29% less than the country average). The absolute cheapest car hire price in Malawi was found in Lilongwe for just £39/day.

  • 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 hires by fuel type in Malawi

Browse car hires by fuel type in Malawi. Currently, Petrol/Diesel cars are the cheapest to rent in Malawi. Deals were last updated on 2 May 2024.

Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Malawi. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Petrol/Diesel being the cheapest (£38+).

Hybrid

Hybrid

£103+

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

Airport car hires in Malawi
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