If you are intending to rent a vehicle for self-drive or car hire with a driver, you need to make
endeavors to save money and still achieve your ideal trip.
Uganda is a must-visit country in Africa with the most hospitable persons, bustling streets of Kampala, amazing wildlife, tropical weather, and savannah vegetation, all eye-satisfying.
Car rental in Uganda is always an easy undertaking, and cost effective depending on the different variables.
Fair car rental prices can be acquired when you choose to deal with the right company, hire the
right car and have everything necessary especially documentation for driving in Uganda, and
doing research and being informed about different aspects of Uganda and the car rental industry.
We give you 5 great tips of car renting in Uganda that will enable you secure fair prices in
Uganda.
Book in advance: If you have an intention of coming to have a long term, off-road safari in
Uganda, it is wise surf on the internet, look for websites such as www.yourdriveuganda.co.ug
and talk to a company representative an make your inquiries, ask for a quotation from them and
even pay initial deposit for your trip. This is wise to do months or a reasonable time before you
plan your trip.
You can go ahead and book your residences to intend to use in the city and in remote areas that
are close to the parks if you are to spend a good number of days there.
Compare prices with other companies: Different companies offer different prices for the vehicles
they have in their fleet.
To save money, one have check and research with a few to get contentment in the prices. The services of these companies will also differ depending on yourbudget so, one should choose a company that fits their pockets and fulfills their desirable trip.
Negotiate for discount: As every business owner does, car rental companies always give
discounts for their tour packages. If you are intending on exploring Uganda for many days such
as 21 plus, it is wise to negotiate for a discount from the company.
The tour packages are discounted mostly for those renting vehicles for long term purposes.
Choose the right car and inspect it.
If you intend to have an off-road safari in Uganda and are a
medium number of people, a Land Cruiser Extended can serve this purpose well. The point is to
for you to select a vehicle that perfectly fits your intention in Uganda.
On reception of the car, you need to inspect it and document what you see, such as damages that are there prior to your safari.
This will always help you save money that a company may charge you with alleged damages that
you caused and further make you pay for them.
Inquire about insurance: All car rental companies have comprehensive insurance on their fleet.
This insurance covers all things categorized as non-collision damages such as theft, weather-
related events such as floods, vandalism, fires, among others. Motor vehicle third-party insurance
also comes with the vehicle you hire.
Other insurances such as PAI, are covered by the car hirer and will be needed in events when one
has to cover their hospital bills.
Other tips may include: paying in Uganda shillings or USD, refilling at affordable filling
stations, etc.
Implementing booking in advance, right car choice, insurance inquiries, discount negotiation and
comparison of prices are your free ticket to securing fair car rental prices in Uganda and have
your ideal trip to safari come to life in the Pearl of Africa.