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Malawi car hire at a glance

Most popular providerANNA'S CAR RENTAL LTD
Most popular carMedium, compact
Pick-up points
Cheapest price found
Cheapest month to rentJuly
Best time to book3 weeks before
To give you an idea of how much renting a car in Malawi could cost, we've pulled prices from Malawi.

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ANNA'S CAR RENTAL LTD
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FlexWays
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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
SAR 164
per day

Car hire in Lilongwe

From
SAR 164
per day

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Nissan Leaf

or similar compact

ANNA'S CAR RENTAL LTD
51AutomaticAC
Nissan Leaf

Free cancellation

Unlimited mileage

From
SAR 164
per day

Skoda Superb

or similar economy

ANNA'S CAR RENTAL LTD
41AutomaticAC
Skoda Superb

Free cancellation

Unlimited mileage

From
SAR 229
per day

Nissan X-Trail

or similar premium SUV

ANNA'S CAR RENTAL LTD
73AutomaticAC
Nissan X-Trail

Free cancellation

Unlimited mileage

From
SAR 244
per day

Nissan X-Trail

or similar premium SUV

ANNA'S CAR RENTAL LTD
73AutomaticAC
Nissan X-Trail

Free cancellation

Unlimited mileage

From
SAR 244
per day

Ford E-Series Wagon

or similar premium passenger van

FlexWays
81ManualAC
Ford E-Series Wagon

Free cancellation

Unlimited mileage

From
SAR 316
per day

Nissan Titan

or similar fullsize pick up truck

FlexWays
52ManualAC
Nissan Titan

Free cancellation

Unlimited mileage

From
SAR 347
per day

Find the cheapest time to hire a car in Malawi

The cheapest month to rent a car in Malawi is July, when the average cost per day is SAR 201. If that doesn’t work for you, the second cheapest month is May, when the average cost per day is SAR 276. Keep in mind when you’re looking to book, that the most expensive month to rent a car in Malawi is January.
Nov
SAR 288 per day
Dec
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Jan
SAR 316 per day
Feb
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Mar
SAR 294 per day
Apr
SAR 311 per day
May
SAR 276 per day
Jun
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Jul
SAR 201 per day
Aug
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Sep
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To give you an idea of how much renting a car in Malawi could cost, we've pulled prices from Malawi.

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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 Medium.

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 3 weeks before. The cheapest prices we've found are SAR 215 a day and SAR 1,503 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 Lilongwe. The cheapest place to pick up your rental car is Malawi.

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.

Car hire in Malawi: FAQs

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’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.

It depends where in Malawi you want to visit. The most popular place to go is Lilongwe. On average, it costs SAR 340 per day to rent a car there. The cheapest price we could find is SAR 164 per day.

Most car hire deals in Malawi include basic insurance cover. You don’t need to add excess insurance, but it’s worth thinking about.

In Malawi, the excess (what you pay if the car gets damaged or stolen) ranges from SAR 1,875 to SAR 18,799, depending on who you book with. Excess insurance prices in Malawi also vary by company.

You can buy excess insurance separately, which is usually cheaper than buying it through the car hire company.
The highest-rated car hire company in Malawi is Avis, rated 4.6/5 from 1 reviews. Avis car hire costs an average of SAR 439 per day in Malawi.

Here are some of the other top rated car hire companies in Malawi. We've also included their average daily prices to help you compare options.
It depends. Some car hire companies in Malawi accept debit cards, others require a credit card. Check the company’s accepted payment methods before you book.

Either way, the card needs to be in the main driver's name and you'll need enough money on it to cover a security deposit. You’ll get that back when you return the car.
If you've booked car hire with free cancellation, you can usually cancel or change your booking without paying a fee. The time you have to cancel depends on the car hire company, but it's typically around 48 hours before pick-up. If you cancel after that, you may be charged.

If your booking doesn't include free cancellation, you'll need to check the car hire company's policy. Depending on when you cancel, you might need to pay a cancellation fee or you won’t get a refund.
We couldn’t find any electric car hire deals in Malawi. More EVs are becoming available, so that could change in the future. If you're still looking for a lower-emission option, you can compare hybrid cars on Skyscanner.
The easiest way to compare car hire in Malawi is to look at lots of companies at the same time, rather than checking each one individually.

Skyscanner is a comparison website. We search 5 car hire companies and compare prices across 191 available cars – so you don't have to.

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