Car hire in Uganda really provides us with cheap and affordable vehicles for various services, otherwise, things can really go astray if not done in the right way and can lead to unplanned expenses and disturbances.

Therefore there are some basics that one should not avoid when renting a car, failure to follow these guidelines, one may face it rough

1. Failure to research the insurance options; ideally, the biggest mistake people do is not knowing the/ researching the insurance cover. We advise that you should understand the types of insurance covers and choose one that suits you. Make sure the insurance cover you choose protects you in case of any accident or damage of any part of the car.
2. Neglect of inspection; Never fail to inspect the car you are going to hire. Inspect the car for scratches, dents and if possible do a road testing to have a feel of the car to avoid having any inconveniences. Failure to do inspection on the car before hire, you’ll be charged with a charge in case the car is found with scratches yet in actual sense the scratches were on the car before even hiring it.
3. Less attention to the rental agreement; pay very much attention to the car rental agreement because failure to do so, one is bound to having challenges in case of any issue. Make sure you have people to interprete the rental agreement for you in case you don’t understand English very well. Ask the hiring company to explain to you the terms of car hire Uganda very well and make sure you understand these clearly. Lastly, never sign an agreement without reading through.
4. Failure to know the car you need; the car to hire depends on the intended purpose. For example, if it’s a tour purpose, one ought to take a car that is SUV, 4WD. Also before choosing a car, one ought to know the sitting capacity of the car, its fuel consumption of the car before renting it.

Because ideally some cars are really not friendly in terms of fuel consumption so you ought to be careful. Without also forgetting, in case you have a lot of language, you ought to know that you need a car with a spacious boot where to put your language.

5. Returning the Car late; always avoid returning the car hired late because returning it late will lead to additional charges. If you are not sure of the time you plan to return with the car, we advise you to plan your journey accordingly and leave your destination early so that you make it at the last point on time.

Having these in mind plus considering the fact that you have to hire a car from a reliable and trusted car hire Uganda company, you will have a hassle free road trip in the ‘pearl of Africa’.

Some of the cars you can choose to hire for your road trip in Uganda include a Land Cruiser Prado, Toyota RAV4, Land Cruiser V8, Land Cruiser GX manual, Safari Land Cruiser, Safari Van and much more. Whether you would like the car with a driver or simply on a self drive basis, we are the right company you can count on.

To rent a car with us, simply contact us directly on +256 759498123 or fill our reservations form with your details and our agent will get to you shortly.