Top 7 Vital Tips For Renting A Car In Uganda

You have finally picked Uganda as the next safari destination to visit in Africa and now what’s left is what attractions you will be visiting and how to get there. Most tourists prefer a crafted itinerary where a professional guide will lead the way while another section love the privacy, flexibility and thrill of self-drive road trip. But before you decide whether to rent a car in Uganda with a driver or without one, there are some vital tips that will help you get great deal for an affordable price from the right agency helping you save money and time.

⦁ Choose a trusted Uganda car rental company
There over 100 car rental agencies in Kampala city alone but also tour operators offer car hire services in Uganda and that’s why choosing one to go with is very important before you even decide which type of car you want. Do go for the first company you find online, look through the various website using search engines like Google & yahoo and then look for reviews about the company from past clients or affiliates. Good reviews, a navigable website, valid address and contact numbers is a clear signs that you can trust and rely on the company.

⦁ Choose a suitable car
Once you have decided which company to rent a car in Uganda with, then the next step is to decide which car suits your personal interest, number of people and most importantly fits your budget range and places you will be traveling to. Sedan cars are ideal for 3 to 5 people while safari cars like the extended safari land cruiser, Minivan and coaster bus are ideal for small groups

⦁ Compare Prices
You have finally decided which car suits you, now its time to start comparing prices from the various rental agencies. Different companies offer a wide range of cars at varying rates mainly depending on number of seats as well as number of days you wish to use the car. Look out for special discounts as well as season offers. Remember that the higher the car rental duration, the lower the price and vise versa.

⦁ Book early
If you plan on renting a car in Uganda or any other destination for that matter , you have to always book at least 1 to 3 weeks or months in advance to avoid missing out on a car of your choice plus this helps you plan earlier. You will be required to make a deposit of up to 40% to confirm reservation of the car and balance is paid upon arrival just before they hand over the car keys to you.

⦁ Book a driver
we at Rent Car Uganda understand how affordable and private a self drive road trip is but we strongly advise you to hire a driver for a safe and comfortable journey especially if it’s your first time in the country. A driver will not be your personal guard but will also act as a translator, tidy the car, carry your cargo and also give you some background accurate and up-to-date info about places and attractions you are visiting plus of course you dont need to worry about getting lost.

⦁ How to confirm the booking
Once you have confirmed which car you will be using, send in your inquiry to the website email (info@rentcaruganda.com), fill in the contact form or just call the reservations team (+256-779232316 / +256-758540071) and ask for availability. You will be given an invoice containing all details and how much to deposit plus the bank account number to transfer the money to. Some Uganda car rental agencies offer online payment methods like pesapal which is much more convenient and if you are a local, you can send money via MobileMoney agent or just visit the office.

⦁ Keep In Touch with reservations
Once you finalized the booking and made a deposit on any of the rental cars in Uganda, what’s left is to keep in touch with the company reservations team. They will keep you up-dated so you dont have to feel lost when you arrive.Even when on the road trip, the team will ensure you get anything you request for for example in the unlikely event of car breakdown or collision , they will be of help to give you that seamless trip worth very penny you pay.

So if you decide to rent a car in Uganda this 2022 season and still wondering how to go about it and get great deal , then the above tips should help you make the wise decision. Book a car online now and enjoy special discounts for a quality service worth every penny you pay.