Lilongwe travel guide
Lilongwe Tourism | Lilongwe Guide
You're Going to Love Lilongwe
With 646,750 inhabitants, Lilongwe is the most populous city in Malawi. It is the most popular tourist destination in the country. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Lilongwe has to offer.
When to visit Lilongwe
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Lilongwe in November, when the average temperature is 23 °C, and the highest can go up to 30 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is July, when it can get as cold as 6 °C, with an average temperature of 14 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in February, when precipitation is around 210 mm. In contrast, May is usually the driest month of the year in Lilongwe, with an average rainfall of 0 mm.
How to Get to Lilongwe
Plane
When flying to Lilongwe, you’ll arrive at Lilongwe Intl (LLW), which is located 13 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Lilongwe from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 22h 30m.
Car
Another option to get to Lilongwe is to pick up a car hire from Blantyre, which is about 150 miles from Lilongwe. You’ll find branches of ANNA'S CAR RENTAL LTD and Avis, among others, in Blantyre.
Bus
Bus operates bus routes to Lilongwe. Lilongwe’s bus station is located 1.9 miles from the city centre.
Airports near Lilongwe
Airlines serving Lilongwe
Where to stay in popular areas of Lilongwe
Most booked hotels in Lilongwe
Hiring a car in Lilongwe
Hiring a car in Lilongwe costs £65 per day, on average, or £258 if you want to hire it for 4 days.
It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 4% cheaper than airport locations in Lilongwe.
Expect to pay £1.14 per litre in Lilongwe (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £13.67 and £18.22. The most frequently booked car type in Lilongwe is Full-size (Class Full-size SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Mazda Mazda2 or similar) is, on average, 50% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.