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Car hire in Malawi

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Compare car hire on price, ease of pick-up, a fair fuel policy and more

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Malawi car hire at a glance

Most popular providerANNA'S CAR RENTAL LTD
Most popular carPremium/Luxury, Pickup Regular Cab
Pick-up points
Cheapest price found
Cheapest month to rentDecember
Best time to book1 week before
To give you an idea of how much renting a car in Malawi could cost, we've pulled prices from Lumbadzi.

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Cities in Malawi

Take a look at the different cities in Malawi you can set off from. You could find a great price somewhere less travelled.

Car hire in Lilongwe

From
Rs15,814
per day

Car hire in Blantyre

From
Rs15,873
per day

Car hire in Lilongwe

From
Rs15,814
per day

Car hire in Blantyre

From
Rs15,873
per day

Find the cheapest time to hire a car in Malawi

The cheapest month to rent a car in Malawi is December, when the average cost per day is Rs14,958. If that doesn’t work for you, the second cheapest month is July, when the average cost per day is Rs17,654. Keep in mind when you’re looking to book, that the most expensive month to rent a car in Malawi is April.
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Dec
Rs14,958
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Apr
Rs21,822
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Jul
Rs17,654
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Sep
Rs18,736
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To give you an idea of how much renting a car in Malawi could cost, we've pulled prices from Lumbadzi.

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Car hire in Malawi: FAQs

You will need insurance to rent a car in Malawi, but you wont necessarily need ‘extra’ insurance. Different car hire companies offer different insurance policies, so make sure you look at the details when you pick a deal.
To rent a car with most companies in Malawi you need to be at least 21 years old. Some companies may have extra fees to pay if you are under 25 years old, so make sure you check before you book.
Our travellers best rated car hire company in Malawi is Avis. You can rent a car with them for Rs34,213 on average per day.

If you want to learn more about Avis, you can dig deeper here.
The types of documents you’ll need to rent a car in Malawi depend on the car rental company you go with. But in general, you will need a valid drivers license, ID and passport. Once you’ve booked car hire in Malawi, you can easily get in touch with your chosen provider to find out.
It depends on where in Malawi you visit. The most popular places to rent a car are Lilongwe and Blantyre.

In Lilongwe, it costs around Rs31,814 per day or Rs77,107 per week.

In Blantyre, it costs around Rs23,757 per day or Rs83,925 per week.
It’s easy to hire a car in Malawi. First, you need to decide where in Malawi you want to pick up your car from.

Once you’ve decided where you want to go, simply enter your dates and search for the best deal for you. Once you’ve found your deal, you’ll be redirected to the provider to book with no extra fees.
You can rent a car for as long as you like, depending on availability. If you know what dates you’re needing wheels for, start searching with Skyscanner today.
You may need a credit card to rent a car in Malawi. It all depends on which car hire company you choose.
It depends where in Malawi you want to visit. The most popular place to go is Lilongwe. On average, it costs Rs31,814 per day to rent a car there. The cheapest price we could find is Rs15,814 per day.

Getting the cheapest car rental in Malawi

Here are some tips to help you bag the best prices, and hit the road for less.

Pick the right ride

Make sure you pick the right type of car for your trip. You can easily filter by 'seats', 'transmission' and even choose only to see 'electric' or 'hybrid' vehicles. You can also filter by 'car type', so whether you're looking for a luxury car or a more modest mini, you'll find what you need fast. The most popular car type in Malawi is Luxury.

Compare across companies

The most popular car hire company in Malawi is ANNA'S CAR RENTAL LTD. We search across hundreds of companies to find you a great price with ANNA'S CAR RENTAL LTD.

Get your timing right

It can really pay to play around with your timings and compare dates for your car hire to get a great price. The best time to book a bargain is 1 week before. The cheapest prices we've found are Rs15,814 a day and Rs83,925 a week.

Be flexible

Not sure where in Malawi you're going to visit? There’s lots of places to pick your rental car up from. Being flexible on your pickup location can help you grab a great price, all while seeing more of Malawi. We've found that the most popular place to pick up a car in Malawi is Blantyre. The cheapest place to pick up your rental car is Lumbadzi.

Hire a car long term in Malawi

Looking to hire a car for more than a few weeks? It could be cheaper to rent for a full month. This can cut the admin costs for car hire companies and give you some extra time to explore too. Give it a go today and search for 30 days' worth of car hire.

Save on fuel

You can make your money go further by finding a car hire deal in Malawi with 'unlimited mileage' or a 'full to full' fuel policy. This can save you cash on topping up the tank.

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