Useful Information about car rental in Uganda.
Generally, car rental in Uganda is often thought of in times of travel. It is a special way to
have your drive across this nation. Travelers occasionally use car rental services compared to other
means of transport in Uganda due to its speed and easy accessibility in Uganda.
Over the years car rental in Uganda
has boosted to due to self drive as
a major service offered. Travelers find themselves in request for other
services like booking accommodation services, camping gear services and airport
transfers services. Travelers find it difficult to obtain the above-mentioned
services as individuals because of bureaucracy involved so car rental agencies in Uganda act as agents to access them easily.
Despite the happiness
and joy expected from the journey, this article informs us some important
information to know about car rental in
Uganda. Travelers expected to come to Uganda are to be informed about
different means of transport to use and where to find them in Uganda. Below is
some information to know about car rental in Uganda.
Car rates and
vehicles in Uganda. The rates to rent
a car in Uganda are not so alarming. They are affordable and negotiable.
They range from USD 45 and above for a single. Car rental companies do not
calculate the rate per distance covered like other firms in the same business
do, like the uber services in Uganda.
The cars in Uganda
are generally serviced to keep in good condition. They are air-conditioned and
clean inside to give a good atmosphere of driving. Most of the cars in Uganda are
Japan imported that are 4x4WD to maneuver the terrain hills and valleys in
Uganda. The commonly used cars in Uganda
and their rates are listed below.
CAR TYPE
|
HIGH SEASON
|
LOW SEASON
|
RAV4
|
USD 48
|
USD 45
|
PRADO LAND CRUSER
|
USD 80
|
USD 75
|
SUPER CUSTOM
|
USD 80
|
USD 80
|
CUSTOMIZED JEEP
|
USD 150
|
USD 145
|
EXTENDED CUSTOMIZED JEEP
|
USD 200
|
USD 190
|
|
|
|
1. High
season is Mid 15th June to mid-15th October and mid-15th Dec to Mid-15th Feb
2. The
prices above are quoted for car rental only per day, this excludes fuel and
guide. In any case you need camping equipments and driver guide.
Parking and fuel
refills. When you opt to rent a car
in Uganda and opt to self drive in Uganda, be reminded of the fuel prices.
The fuel rates in Uganda are not standard like the European countries. There is
a small difference in their rates with the common used fuel stations like Shell
and Total. Always car rental companies do not give out their car with tank. It
is the responsibility of the traveler to make sure that the car’s fuel tank is
enough to complete the journey he/she is supposed to travel. In addition, they
advised to carry some containers in case the fuel got finished up mid-way.
Lastly are the
traffic rules and regulations. All travelers expected to have a self-drive in Uganda are required to
comply with the traffic rules in Uganda. While behind the wheels, they are to
carry a valid driver’s license for citizens in Uganda and a valid International
driving permit. The rules of traffic in Uganda are similarly to that of the British
traffic rule. Some of the rules include driving on the left hand side, do not
over speed, and do not drive under the influence of alcohol. As you keep, the
rules on the road keep in mind the traffic road signs not to be victims to
Uganda’s police force.
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