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Malawi Car Rental Mini Guide

Renting a car is safe in Malawi, what you can be sure of is that you’ll likely want to consider a 4x4 vehicle if you’re going to get anywhere outside the capital Lilongwe. The main car hire company, Avis, in Malawi have a range of pick-ups, trucks and 4x4 rentals including the Toyota Hilux, Land Cruiser and Fortuner capable of carrying large loads and up to 7 passengers.

Malawi is a beautiful country found in the south east of Africa. Completely landlocked, it is dominated by the southern portion of the Great Rift Valley, the largest canyon on earth. There’s so much to see in the country you’ll almost not know where to start.

Facts about Malawi

  • Malawi is one of the least developed countries in the world
  • Malawi was formerly the British protectorate of Nyasaland
  • It’s home to Africa’s third largest lake, Lake Malawi
  • Most of the country is located at high altitude making it cooler and greener than its neighbours

Cheapest car hire in Malawi

Toyota Corolla

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 109.93 EUR/day
Toyota Corolla

7 Days rental at 769.54 EUR from 24/07/2023

  3 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Toyota Corolla

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 109.93 EUR/day
Toyota Corolla

7 Days rental at 769.54 EUR from 24/07/2023

  3 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Toyota Corolla

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 109.93 EUR/day
Toyota Corolla

7 Days rental at 769.54 EUR from 24/07/2023

  3 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Toyota Corolla

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 109.93 EUR/day
Toyota Corolla

7 Days rental at 769.54 EUR from 24/07/2023

  3 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Suzuki Vitara

4 Adults, 5 Doors

From 115.16 EUR/day
Suzuki Vitara

7 Days rental at 806.18 EUR from 24/07/2023

  2 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Suzuki Vitara

4 Adults, 5 Doors

From 115.16 EUR/day
Suzuki Vitara

7 Days rental at 806.18 EUR from 24/07/2023

  2 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Suzuki Vitara

4 Adults, 5 Doors

From 115.16 EUR/day
Suzuki Vitara

7 Days rental at 806.18 EUR from 24/07/2023

  2 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Suzuki Vitara

4 Adults, 5 Doors

From 115.16 EUR/day
Suzuki Vitara

7 Days rental at 806.18 EUR from 24/07/2023

  2 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Toyota Corolla

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 130.87 EUR/day
Toyota Corolla

7 Days rental at 916.12 EUR from 24/07/2023

  2 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Volkswagen Polo

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 104.69 EUR/day
Volkswagen Polo

7 Days rental at 732.89 EUR from 24/07/2023

  2 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Volkswagen Polo

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 104.69 EUR/day
Volkswagen Polo

7 Days rental at 732.89 EUR from 24/07/2023

  2 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Volkswagen Polo

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 104.69 EUR/day
Volkswagen Polo

7 Days rental at 732.89 EUR from 24/07/2023

  2 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Volkswagen Polo

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 104.69 EUR/day
Volkswagen Polo

7 Days rental at 732.89 EUR from 24/07/2023

  2 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Suzuki Jimny

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 115.16 EUR/day
Suzuki Jimny

7 Days rental at 806.18 EUR from 24/07/2023

  2 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Suzuki Jimny

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 115.16 EUR/day
Suzuki Jimny

7 Days rental at 806.18 EUR from 24/07/2023

  2 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Suzuki Jimny

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 115.16 EUR/day
Suzuki Jimny

7 Days rental at 806.18 EUR from 24/07/2023

  2 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Suzuki Jimny

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 115.16 EUR/day
Suzuki Jimny

7 Days rental at 806.18 EUR from 24/07/2023

  2 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Toyota Land Cruiser

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 157.04 EUR/day
Toyota Land Cruiser

7 Days rental at 1099.34 EUR from 24/07/2023

  6 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Toyota Land Cruiser

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 157.04 EUR/day
Toyota Land Cruiser

7 Days rental at 1099.34 EUR from 24/07/2023

  6 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Toyota Land Cruiser

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 157.04 EUR/day
Toyota Land Cruiser

7 Days rental at 1099.34 EUR from 24/07/2023

  6 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Toyota Land Cruiser

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 157.04 EUR/day
Toyota Land Cruiser

7 Days rental at 1099.34 EUR from 24/07/2023

  6 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Toyota Hilux Double

5 Adults, 4 Doors

From 115.16 EUR/day
Toyota Hilux Double

7 Days rental at 806.18 EUR from 24/07/2023

  0 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Toyota Hilux Double

5 Adults, 4 Doors

From 115.16 EUR/day
Toyota Hilux Double

7 Days rental at 806.18 EUR from 24/07/2023

  0 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Toyota Hilux Double

5 Adults, 4 Doors

From 115.16 EUR/day
Toyota Hilux Double

7 Days rental at 806.18 EUR from 24/07/2023

  0 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Toyota Hilux Double

5 Adults, 4 Doors

From 115.16 EUR/day
Toyota Hilux Double

7 Days rental at 806.18 EUR from 24/07/2023

  0 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Top tips when hiring a car in Malawi

  • Drive on the left-hand side of the road in Malawi, just like the UK
  • Speed limits in Malawi are posted in KM/h with the maximum in the country being 100km/h
  • There are no toll roads in Malawi, but it's wise to carry small amounts of cash (MWK) at all times
  • Avis are the internationally recognised car rental agent in Malawi offering a wide range of approved vehicles
 

Popular car hire destinations in Malawi

Laws and rules of the road when driving in Malawi

  •  

    L

    Road Driving Side

  •  

    60kph

    Urban speed Limit

  •  

    80kph

    Rural Speed Limit

  •  

    120kph

    Motorway Speed Limit

  •  

    MWK  1394.19/Ltr

    Current Petrol Price

  •  

    80mg

    Drink Drive Limit

  •  

    MWK

    Currency

  •  

    NO

    Tolls

  •  

    23

    Min Rental Age

    18

    Min Driving Age

  •  

    Front and Rear

    Seatbelts

  •  

    Fixed and Mobile

    Speed Cameras

  •  

    Hands Free Only

    Mobile Phones

Average prices per day for car hire in Malawi

ItemPercent
January€ 204
February€ 181
March€ 180
April€ 185
May€ 188
June€ 170
July€ 168
August€ 210
September€ 213
October€ 188
November€ 188
December€ 204
ItemPercent
January€ 146
February€ 143
March€ 142
April€ 150
May€ 153
June€ 139
July€ 137
August€ 167
September€ 168
October€ 148
November€ 141
December€ 147
ItemPercent
January€ 273
February€ 269
March€ 267
April€ 275
May€ 278
June€ 250
July€ 244
August€ 301
September€ 299
October€ 258
November€ 274
December€ 275
ItemPercent
January€ 234
February€ 231
March€ 230
April€ 230
May€ 236
June€ 184
July€ 183
August€ 268
September€ 275
October€ 214
November€ 215
December€ 234
ItemPercent
January€ 292
February€ 288
March€ 288
April€ 288
May€ 296
June€ 279
July€ 277
August€ 300
September€ 307
October€ 288
November€ 289
December€ 290
ItemPercent
January€ 256
February€ 217
March€ 216
April€ 222
May€ 226
June€ 208
July€ 205
August€ 252
September€ 254
October€ 232
November€ 232
December€ 255
ItemPercent
ItemPercent
*average daily rates based on 7 day rental, search for today's best prices.

Fuel prices in Malawi

DieselUnleaded
Jun , 2022

€ 1.35

€ 1.26

Jul , 2022

€ 1.80

€ 1.87

Aug , 2022

€ 1.83

€ 1.91

Sep , 2022

€ 1.89

€ 1.91

Oct , 2022

€ 1.87

€ 1.70

Nov , 2022

€ 1.86

€ 1.69

Dec , 2022

€ 1.80

€ 1.63

Jan , 2023

€ 1.75

€ 1.59

Feb , 2023

€ 1.75

€ 1.59

Mar , 2023

€ 1.79

€ 1.63

Apr , 2023

€ 1.71

€ 1.56

May , 2023

€ 1.73

€ 1.57

Month, YearDiesel €/ltrUnleaded €/ltr
May , 2023 1.73 1.57
Apr , 2023 1.71 1.56
Mar , 2023 1.79 1.63
Feb , 2023 1.75 1.59
Jan , 2023 1.75 1.59
Dec , 2022 1.80 1.63
Nov , 2022 1.86 1.69
Oct , 2022 1.87 1.70
Sep , 2022 1.89 1.91
Aug , 2022 1.83 1.91
Jul , 2022 1.80 1.87
Jun , 2022 1.35 1.26

Car rental price statistics in Malawi

  • € 732.83
    Average price:
    (per week)
  • € 157.04
    Highest daily price:
    Toyota Land Cruiser
  • 32
    Total cars available
     
  • 8
    Most popular model:
    Toyota Corolla
  • 8
    Location with most cars:
    Lilongwe Airport
  • € 104.7 per day
    Cheapest daily price:
    AVIS - Lilongwe Airport
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€159.7
 
 
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