Best Car Hire Companies in Malawi
Car hire companies are based in Lilongwe and Blantyre and have desks at the airport.
Cars can also be picked up and dropped off at other locations.
Different types of vehicles are available and drivers can be hired.
If you are visiting a national park, it is advisable to hire a 4WD vehicle as you will often be driving on dirt roads.
Below is information on recommended car hire companies.
AVIS Car Rental Malawi
| Locations | 1. Kamuzu International Airport (Lilongwe) 2. Sunbird Capital Hotel (Lilongwe) 3. Area4 (Lilongwe) 4. Chileka International Airport (Blantyre) 5. Head Office, Makata (Blantyre) |
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| Phone | +265(0) 1 756 105 (Kamuzu International Airport) +265(0) 1 776 670 (Sunbird Capital Hotel) +265(0) 1 751 661 (Area4, Lilongwe) +265(0) 212 951 921 (Chileka International Airport) +265(0) 212 870 340, +265(0) 1 884 340 (Head Office, Makata) |
| reservations@avis.co.mw | |
| Website | https://www.avis.co.mw/ |
| No. of Cars | 235 |
| Rental Time | 24 hours – 30days |
Avis has been operating in Malawi for over 40 years and is a global brand in the car rental business.
With a presence in more than 165 countries, and five offices in Malawi, they have experience in dealing with clients from all over the world, including well-known non-profit organisations, companies and individuals.
They are currently in the process of expanding their local operations.
With their expertise in serving a wide range of organisations, the best vehicle quality and different types of services, it is fair to say that they are the leading car hire service provider in Malawi.
APEX RENT-A-CAR
| Location | Area4, Lilongwe |
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| Phone | +265 (0) 992 684 422 |
| apexcars@globemw.net | |
| Website | https://apexllw.com/ |
| Business Hours | 8:00-17:00 (Mon-Fri), 8:00-13:00 (Sat) |
| No. of Cars | 100 |
| Rental Time | 24 hours – 30days |
Apex Rent-A-Car is one of the leading car rental companies in Malawi.
They are a local company established in 1990 and registered under the Malawi Company Regulations.
They have more than 30 years of experience in this field, providing tailor-made services to various renowned non-governmental organisations and government institutions.
They also have a fleet of different types of vehicles that can cope with the various road conditions in Malawi.
In order to provide a comfortable service to their customers, they have a 24 hour emergency line to assist their customers at all times.
Budget Car Hire
| Location | Old Sacranie House, Area4, Lilongwe |
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| Phone | +265 (0) 1 757 021, +265 (0) 888 337 414 |
| budgetcarhire@africa-online.net | |
| Website | https://budgetcarhiremw.net/ |
| Business Hours | 24/7 |
| No. of Cars | 65 |
| Rental Time | 24 hours – 30days |
Budget Car Hire Limited is a car hire company based in Lilongwe, registered in 1999.
The company has secured a pole position in the car rental industry with a fleet of 65 vehicles including sedans, twin cabin pickups, 4WD station wagons, 16 and 26 seater buses.
The company’s main service is the leasing of vehicles on a short and long term basis, as well as city transfers and airport transfers.
