Five things you should know before renting a car

As travel in the world picks back up, people continue to prioritize safety and social distancing by choosing road trips and renting cars in Uganda. As a result, there is usually some car rental shortage and high prices. If you need to book a rental car, your best bet is to book as far in advance as possible.

In addition to all the new SOPs it is not expensive to rent a car right now, the problem comes in at the last minute booking travelers are showing up for their rental reservations only to find out there’s no car available, even if you reserved one and paid in advance.

Choosing a trusted rental car company to ensure you get where you need to be safely and economically. All car rental and travel companies in Uganda have an umbrella taking them AUTO you can first check before renting car.

Here we have compiled the 5 things you should consider before renting a car or chose top rental car companies, as well as helpful info to consider when booking a car rental.

1. Where are you going and for how long?

For self-drive car rentals in Uganda you will definitely be having limited options to choose from. Because no one trust a foreigner with those complicated safari jeeps in Uganda. The few options will be the budget Rav4.

Going to places like Kidepo valley national park will not give you the budget or cheap option for renting a car like the Rav4. The place is really a wild life reservation center so car rentals like Safari jeeps or land cruisers may be the option.

The answers to these questions will inform your vehicle rent process and price. Uganda car rental companies will charge you and also give you advice on which car you will need.

2. Are you visiting a place with a comprehensive public transit system?

If so, you may not need to rent a car. Renting a car in Uganda for safaris or business trip is not as cheap as it may be in your home country. The cost of these rental cars will go between $20- $250 a day without fuel and a driver.

Renting a car when going for a business trip in Uganda – is costly though convenient at the same time. Our roads and the public transport system are a little messy.  In case you are looking at the time then you will need to hire a car.

3. What kind of car do you need?

Are you on a Uganda safari tour? With a family or travelling alone? This will give you which type of car you will need to rent; car rental with family will call for big cars at least the suv in case you’re going off road.

Luxury car rental in Uganda will call for higher prices but of course you will get the right service you have paid for, though this is not a guarantee.

 

If you’re traveling alone and not covering long distances, an economy car should be sufficient to rent. Evaluate based on your travel plans.

 

4. Do you need any extras

A car with extra Accommodations in addition to renting a car: such as a car seat or an extra driver, travel insurance on the plan? What kind of insurance do you need when renting a vehicle?

Extras like camping gear is paid separate also per day as the car rental. Looking into these before car rental will give you which car you need.

5. At which car rental services can you get the best price?

Check out a variety of websites, including each company’s website, to find the cheapest car rental rates for the vehicle you’re thinking about renting. Are there any hidden fees?

But before you consider cheap, ask yourself why is it this cheap? would you be able to maintain a car at that price?

All the best when renting a car in Uganda.