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Malawi car rental at a glance

Most popular providerANNA'S CAR RENTAL LTD
Most popular carMedium, compact
Pick-up points
Cheapest price found
Cheapest month to rentJune
Best time to bookLess than 1 week 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
FlexWays
Europcar
Avis

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 traveled.

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Toyota Corolla

or similar compact

FlexWays
52AutomaticA/C
Toyota Corolla

Free cancellation

Unlimited mileage

From
P2,129
per day

Find the cheapest time to rent a car in Malawi

The cheapest month to rent a car in Malawi is June, when the average cost per day is P3,342. If that doesn’t work for you, the second cheapest month is May, when the average cost per day is P4,606. Keep in mind when you’re looking to book, that the most expensive month to rent a car in Malawi is February.
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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Car rental 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 driver's license, ID, and passport. Once you’ve booked a car rental in Malawi, you can easily get in touch with your chosen provider to find out.

It’s easy to rent a car in Malawi. First, you need to decide where in Malawi you want to pick up your car.

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 P5,912 per day to rent a car there. The lowest price we could find is P2,594 per day.

The highest-rated car rental company in Malawi is Avis, rated 4.6/5 from 1 reviews. Avis car rental costs an average of P7,107 per day in Malawi.

Here are some of the other top rated car rental companies in Malawi. We’ve also included their average daily prices to help you compare options.
It depends. Some car rental 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 it back when you return the car.
If you’ve booked a car rental 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 rental company, but it’s typically around 48 hours before pickup. If you cancel after that, you may be charged.

If your booking doesn’t include free cancellation, you’ll need to check the car rental 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 rental 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 rentals 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 rental companies and compare prices across 191 available cars so you don’t have to.