Rental cars in Malawi

With almost endless highways and tempting open roads, many travelers choose to turn their Malawi vacations into driving getaways. If you're embarking on a road trip of epic proportions, you'll want to know which destinations to put on your itinerary. Here are some of the most popular cities to explore in this magnificent place:

• Lilongwe (population of 646,800)
• Blantyre (population of 584,900)
• Mzuzu (population of 175,300)
• Zomba (population of 80,900)

Avoid paying through the nose for a rental car by following these top tips:

• Use our amazing filter feature to help steer you toward the cheapest car rental rates in town — and then compare the prices;
• Set up an email Price Drop Alert for your next exciting vacation destination. You never know what fantastic bargains will zoom straight into your inbox;
• Research is the key to scoring the cheapest rentals deals in town, so be sure to look into both airport and non-airport pickup and drop-off outlets before you shell out for your ride;
• You can sometimes save yourself some dollars if your vacation plans are flexible. Look into different days and dates and find out what savings can be made;
• Do what you can to keep your pickup time and your drop-off time as similar as possible. If you return your rental car at a later time than you picked it up, you might have to pay for an extra day;
• Oftentimes companies reward you for prepaying — keep an eye open for these kinds of deals;
• The early bird catches the biggest worm, along with the best deals! Book as soon as possible to drive off with some impressive savings.

If all you need is an engine and four wheels, book an economy car. They're the most popular rental vehicle category in Malawi. In addition to all the standard features, they come with added advantages like excellent fuel economy and lower rental fees. Climb behind the wheel of one and cruise around Lilongwe and Blantyre with ease.Of course, Malawi boasts some incredible impressive rock formations, tablelands, and valleys. It would be a shame not to get out of town to check out these glorious vistas. If that's something you want to do, consider an SUV or a full-size car. Even if you don't have plans to venture off-road, you'll be glad you have the extra legroom.