Travelling is the peace of the mind and soul for independent travelers and yes when you choose not to take your own car when you are on your trip or business/ family vacation, there are a number of factors you have to take into consideration when looking at car rental sites. Renting a car can be such a great experience, especially when discovering in new place. This type of service gives you the opportunity to explore at your own pace with your own group and not rely on public transport which always turn out a nightmare or be shoved in a bus with a group of strangers and explore based on someone else’s schedule. This actually assures you quick and reliable services.
You will find that the vehicles available will also vary in price with smaller vehicles being less to rent over a period of time. Another advantage to choosing a smaller vehicle is the fact to cost you less for fuel, even if the company offers you unlimited mileage, you will still be responsible for your own fuel, so take advantage of a smaller vehicle to save on your overall cost.
Be careful when choosing a rental car for your self drive in Uganda. Remember you are driving in a strange environment, maybe even on the other side of the road to what you are used to, so don’t hire the biggest car you can find. Rather hire a car that you will feel comfortable driving, but also that is just the right size for your group to fit your interest. .
Make sure that you book your car in advance. Many car rental companies online offer early bird discounts. As soon as you confirm your travel dates, begin looking around for vehicle hire companies and secure your early booking.
Please watch out for companies that charge very low prices online. A company that charges considerably less than the other companies in the area should raise a red flag for you. In most cases, you find that the services they provide are not reliable because of limited finances. This implies that these companies don’t have great reputation and its actual payment is uncertain.
Make sure that you are aware of all inclusions which are in the price you have been quoted or provided to pay. Always check with the company before confirming you’re booking and paying any deposits. Inclusions can be anything from unlimited kilometers to insurance and so much more.
Try checking to see whether company you have chosen offers a delivery and collection service. This can be an enormous benefit and enable you to have your vehicle delivered to the airport for your arrival and collected again when you return home.
Ensure that you get the final price to be paid from the company for your entire duration before booking. Ask the rental company for a final figure, even if you opt to online booking, get the final quote in black and white. Print it out and keep a copy with you when you travel so that you won’t be supervised once extra costs are revealed to you.
Budget Car Hire in Uganda
We offer different services both upmarket and budget services. With our car hire, we also have budget cars for our clients. These include Rav4, Toyota Super custom, Toyota Omni van, Toyota Vitz for town running, Toyota Premio for Town Running and many more.
Our Budget cars can also travel up country and visit the parks, some of them are 4×4 cars and mechanically maintained with Comprehensive Insurance and unlimited mileage. Clients on tight Budget can opt to hire Toyota Rav4 and explore what Uganda can offer.
The price is negotiable and if it’s a long rental, we have special rates. Some clients drive themselves, like couples, solo, group but others decide to go with a drive and seat back to enjoy without driving. On self-drive trips, you can down load Ugandan map on your phone and then it will navigate you wherever you prefer to go.
Since Uganda is a big country with many attractions, there are those which are a bit far and to enjoy visiting them you need a strong car depending on the terrain. Such places like in the Northern Uganda. Kidepo national park, Pian Upe game Reserve, Moroto and visiting different unique cultures in the north.
We deliver the car at the airport or at your hotel; you need to let us know the time of arrival then our driver will wait at the airport arrivals with pla card written on your names. Or you can let us know your hotel names, in Entebbe, Kampala or any other place.
In case our client wants to spend a night in Entebbe or Kampala before starting the tour, we can recommend good hotels and then book them. Just inquire with us we shall have you covered.
We have different types of hotels in Kampala or Entebbe starting from Pack packers Hostels to Luxury ones like Kampala Serena Hotel. There are also many budget / Midrange hotels around.
Car Rental Companies
It advisable that you hire a 4WD vehicle with a driver for your safari from a registered and licensed car hire specialists. Do not rent a Taxi “matatu” vehicle because if it breaks down on the way, all your travel plans are hampered because they do not provide a rescue vehicle.
There are several car rental agencies operating within Uganda, the Pearl of Africa. Here is a list of the recommended agencies from where you can get a reliable car hire.
Listing of Some of the Reliable Car Rental Agencies
Car Rental Uganda
Plot 4 Kimathi Avenue Kampala
Email: info@carrentaluganda.com
Website: www.carrentaluganda.com
Drive in Uganda
Entebbe Road, Kampala
PO Box 151, Kampala, Uganda
Tel. +256 (0)772 412001
Mobile. +256 (0)772 651433
Email. info@driveinuganda.com
Website: www.driveinuganda.com
Abex Car Rentals
Plot 4 Kimathi Avenue, Kampala
Blue Lines Tours & Car Hire
Kampala, Uganda
Budget Rent A Car Uganda
Car Hire Uganda
Namasuba, Entebbe Road,
Kampala (Uganda)
Tel: +256 712 172005
Email: info@carhireuganda.com
Website: www.carhireuganda.com
Car Hire in Uganda
Entebbe Road, kampala
Tel: +256 787 076 580
Email: info@carhireinuganda.com
website: www.carhireinuganda.com
Car Rental Uganda
Najja House, Najjanankumbi
Kampala
Tel: +256 792187888
Email: info@carrentaluganda.com
Website: www.carrentaluganda.com
Cars Uganda
Namasuba, Kampala, Uganda
Tel: +256 712 172005
Email: info@carsuganda.com
Website: www.carsuganda.com
Hertz Rent a Car
Impala Car Hire Services
Kampala Car Rentals
Stella Zone, Najjanankumbi
Kampala
Tel: +256 705 090266
Email: info@kampalacarrentals.com
Website: www.kampalacarrentals.com
Safari Eye Car Hire
Self Drive Uganda
Najja House,Room 2C
Najjanankumbi Kampala.
Tel +256 774819223
Website:www.selfdriveuganda.com
Self Driving Uganda
Najja House, Kampala
Tel: +256 701 325745
Email: info@selfdrivinguganda.com
Website: www.selfdrivinguganda.com
Uganda Self Drive
Najja House,
Kampala
+256 772 552950
Email: info@ugandaselfdrive.com
Website: www.ugandaselfdrive.com