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Frequently Asked Questions For Hiring a Car in Uganda

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These questions will help you get around safely, cheaply and most importantly make the right deal that suits your budget as well as personal interests.

How old do i need to be to rent a car in Uganda?

You can rent a car for self-drive as long as you are above 20 years of age with a valid driving license. You are strongly advised to have at-least 4 years driving experience if you want to get behind the steering wheel and explore the country on your own.

What is the cheapest car for hire in Uganda?

You will require a 4×4 car that can handle all types of terrain and weather and that’s why safari cars make it the best choice, these car types include the Land Cruiser Prado, Toyota Rav4, Safari Land Cruiser, Nissan Patrol, Super custom van and Safari Minivan but among all these cars, one of the cheapest safari cars for rent in Uganda is the Rav4 and Land Cruiser.

How can i book a car?

You can make reservation online by filling in a short contact form or by sending an email directly to the car hire company of your choice. For this case we are ready to receive your email and reply you as soon as possible for we are the best car hire providers around with the best services to make your journey a memorable one.

Where do i pick up the rental car?

You can pick up the car from office, the airport or any other specified destination (hotel/residence) of your choice. A driver and representative will deliver the car to you at your favorable time giving you that care worth every penny you pay. When you book a car fore self-drive safari in Uganda with us, rest assured you will get it in time in which ever destination you are in at that particular time as agreed. All what we shall do will depend on the agreement we have with you and everything done will be in this line.

What rental car fuel types are available for hire?

We offer both diesel and petrol fueled cars for hire, just make a choice and we will get it for you. This shouldn’t be a big deal because we cater for whatever you want. It’s a matter of you making a choice and let us know. The difference may only be in price which is also not that alarming to make you fail out. The diesel fueled car is slightly cheaper than the petrol fueled car but all affordable.

What is the fuel policy for renting a car in Uganda?

We deliver the car to you with a half tank and expect it to be delivered back to us in the same manner and if the car is returned less than half tank, you will be charged an extra fee to compensate for the missing fuel capacity.  All cars are offered based on unlimited mileage so you can visit any place as long as you pay for your own fuel. Every time you are driving, make sure you do go below half tank to avoid that extra charge when you return the car.

What happens when the car gets issues on the way?

In the first place, the cars are comprehensively insured. If its minor issues, we have mechanics all over different parts of the country who can help you out of those minor issues. If it’s beyond, then we can deliver you another car for you to continue with your safari as we take back the other one for mechanical services. We are always with you even when you have gone. We keep in touch with you throughout your safari.

Can I drop off the car at different location?

The car will be dropped off at the same location you picked it from only for the case of Kampala city, you can drop it off at any place within Kampala or Entebbe and we will pick it up at no extra charge. All this is in the agreement we make with you before taking the car. It’s a humble request that we stick to our agreement to avoid inconveniences.

What if i return the car late?

If you return the car a few hours late on the final day, you won’t be charged by majority of car rental companies in Uganda but if you dare make a mistake of returning it a day later, then expect to pay an extra fee for the same amount you paid per day. It’s advisable to contact the reservations team and let them know about your wish to extend the number of rental days, you might even get a discount.