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Cheapest car rental rates

Suzuki Baleno

or similar Economy
Automatic
5
A/C
4
Suzuki Baleno
$81.68
per day
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Toyota Corolla

or similar Compact
Manual
5
A/C
4
Toyota Corolla
$93.04
per day
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Toyota Hilux

or similar Standard Regular Cab Pickup
Manual
5
A/C
4
Toyota Hilux
$106.79
per day
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Ford Everest

or similar Full-size SUV
Manual
7
A/C
4
Ford Everest
$140.48
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Map of top car rental locations

A
Kamuzu International Airport (LLW)
2 rental locations
B
Chileka International Airport (BLZ)
1 rental locations
C
Lilongwe (Downtown)
1 rental locations

When to book in Malawi and for how long?

What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Malawi?

The cost of renting a car in Malawi varies by season. The table and graph below can help you find the best time of year to save on a rental car.

Saver's insights

Cheapest monthJanuary Most expensive month March
Average price $59 A good deal $106 Cheapest supplier Avis Cheapest car type Small cars
Average rental costs per day in Malawi
$134
$67
$0

$55

in January

Jan

$56

in February

Feb

$122

in March

Mar

$88

in April

Apr

$87

in May

May

$56

in June

Jun

$66

in July

Jul
Aug

$77

in September

Sep

$72

in October

Oct

$97

in November

Nov

$74

in December

Dec

The cheapest month of the year to rent a car in Malawi is January — when rental costs average $55.05 per day. This is 6% cheaper than the yearly average and 55% cheaper than renting a car in March (when prices average $121.75 per day).

This information can help you identify the low season. But these are only average numbers. How much your car rental will cost will depend on the type of vehicle you rent, how long you’ll rent it for, and how far ahead you book. Simply enter your dates in the form at the top of the page to see the exact prices.

What's the most popular month to rent a car in Malawi?

Based on how many customers search for a car in Malawi, the most popular month is April, while the least popular is February.

Monthly searches in Malawi by pick-up date relative to the average
2
1
0

Same as average in January

Jan

0.3 times in February

Feb

0.5 times in March

Mar

1.8 times in April

Apr

Same as average in May

May

0.5 times in June

Jun

Same as average in July

Jul
Aug

1.8 times in September

Sep

0.8 times in October

Oct

0.8 times in November

Nov

1.3 times in December

Dec

What’s the average rental length in Malawi?

How long renters typically keep their vehicle sometimes varies depending on the time of year. Travelers tend to keep their rental cars longer in December — an average of 13 days. They tend to keep them for a shorter time in April — an average of 5 days.

Average number of rental days in Malawi
14
7
0

9 days in January

Jan

8 days in February

Feb

7 days in March

Mar

5 days in April

Apr

10 days in May

May

12 days in June

Jun

11 days in July

Jul
Aug

11 days in September

Sep

6 days in October

Oct

8 days in November

Nov

13 days in December

Dec

Car rental information

📍 Car rental locations4
✈️ Airport locations2
🔥 Popular suppliersANNA'S CAR RENTAL LTD, Avis
🚗 Popular car typesSUVs, large cars, medium cars, small cars
🤑 Lowest price$82 per day
👛 Cheapest supplierAvis

Frequently Asked Questions (updated: Oct 29, 2026)

Prices are lowest during January, starting at $55 for an Economy car and highest in March, when economy cars start at $122. Booking early for peak dates can save significantly. The most popular month in Malawi is April, while the least popular month is February.
Malawi hosts: Avis, ANNA'S CAR RENTAL LTD. Rental cars tend to sell out in the summer months, so booking early is recommended.

Car rental statistics

Highest-rated company
Avis (rated 8.2 / 10)
Lowest-rated company
ANNA'S CAR RENTAL LTD (rated 7.5 / 10)
Total number of reviews
1
Total rental companies
2
Average daily price
$111
Lowest daily price
$82
Total cars available
11

Top 2 suppliers in Malawi in 2026

Avis
1 location
Avis
8.2
Good
Value for money
8.2
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.2
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.3
Car condition
8.4
$82–$192
per day
Most popular location
Kamuzu Int Airport
ANNA'S CAR RENTAL LTD
4 locations
ANNA'S CAR RENTAL LTD
7.5
Average
22 ratings
Value for money
7.3
Ease of finding
7.9
Agent helpfulness
7.6
Pick-up speed
7.6
Drop-off speed
7.9
Car cleanliness
7.4
Car condition
7.0
Most popular location
Anna's Car Rental, Blantyre (Airport Arrivals)

Award-winning service

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Uzakrota Travel Awards - World’s Leading Car Rental Website 2022
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Highly recommended by our customers

Booking process easy
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Nov 2, 2026
Very good
Very good and fast booking experience.
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Nov 2, 2026
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Nov 2, 2026
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It was smooth
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Nov 2, 2026
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Very easy and straightforward booking process
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Nov 2, 2026
Seamless experience
Seamless experience
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Nov 2, 2026
Clear information
Clear information, easy booking, good offers
Client,
Nov 2, 2026
Very good customer service and friendly…
Very good customer service and friendly staff.
Mario Ursu,
Nov 2, 2026
The on-site service at the airport…
The on-site service at the airport rental desk was excellent. The desk opened as sch...
Gregor Mocnik,
Nov 2, 2026
Good
Good experience
Valerie Packer,
Nov 2, 2026
Very comfortable
Very simple and good prices
Shalom Shay Lazimi,
Nov 2, 2026
Thank you sefen
Thank you sefen
Wasef,
Nov 2, 2026
It was easy to book.
It was easy to book.
Abdelkarim Trigui,
Nov 2, 2026
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