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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 8 August 2026.
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Economy

Economy

$111+

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Compact

Compact

$48+

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Full-size

Full-size

$167+

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SUV

SUV

$88+

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Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

$88+

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Pick-up truck

Pick-up truck

$167+

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Compact SUV

Compact SUV

$137+

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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?

For the best savings on car hire in Malawi, make your reservation 17 days before pickup. The average price then is just $74/day – about 16% less than the yearly average.

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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 $103. Conversely, April is the priciest month, averaging $138 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 $103. Conversely, April is the priciest month, averaging $138 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

$123

February

$136

March

$129

April

$138

May

$130

June

$132

July

$116

August

$112

September

$115

October

$123

November

$127

December

$103

What car do most people hire in Malawi?

SUV cars (Toyota RAV4, for example) are the most popular in Malawi. Economy (Suzuki Baleno) and Premium (Class Premium SUV) 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.

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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 8 car hire companies in Malawi. Reviews were last updated on 8 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 8 August 2026.

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

    At $102/day, the cheapest car hire price in Malawi was found in Lilongwe. On average, Lilongwe has the cheapest daily rental car price ($136/day), which is 0% 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 8 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

$62+

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