Regardless of whether you are solo, family or group travelers planning to have a quality and affordable car hire services on your next tour in the Pearl of Africa. You are in the right place at the right time. The cost of a car will depend on your personal needs as a client. All in all, we guarantee you of the affordability and reliability of our fleet. Mind about the genuineness of the company where you are going to rent the car and here, we are one of the genuine companies in Kampala ready to serve you the best and affordable cars.
We feature a wide range of car fleet well maintained in a good condition to hit the road, namely saloon cars, minivans, minibuses, safari vehicles which can be ideal for all types of safari road trips, on this note there we have got a solution for every budget or travel occasion.
Toyota Rav4
This is an amazing small 4×4 safari car with the ability to carry about 2-4 passengers seating comfortably with their entire luggage fitting in the cargo space of this car. The vehicle features an Air conditioning system and trust it has the ability to tough road conditions including the national park and remote area terrains. The Toyota Rav4 is a perfect car for budget road trips and it can be hired at a low rate of $45 per day; trust me you won’t regret every dollar spent on your safari.
The 4×4 Land Cruiser with rooftop tent – This type of land cruiser is a wonderful one; it is built with a roof-top tent which easy and quick to set up compared to one you might travel with. Renting this car gives you chance to save some dollars on accommodation since you can utilize the tent for night stay. The Land cruise with a roof top tent can be hired at a low rate of USD 90 per day.
There is a list of safari cars that can be great ideal for Uganda safaris, namely 4×4 Land cruiser, Nissan 4WD, safari vans like drone, super custom, among others, they do feature a pop-up roof for clear game viewing, strong enough to manage tough surface roads in the safari parks and remote areas. The cost of a safari car in Uganda can be as low as $80 USD per day.
Are you a small or large group in need of bus rentals for your next road trip in Uganda, we offer bus rentals that can accommodate about 12-28 people, it has a working Ac, enough cargo space, comfortable seats with enough leg room space. You can get a bus rental with a driver or tour guides at a low price of $130 USD per day.
Vehicles that have double rooftop tents have the ability to assemble in seconds, thus this gives you chance to have more time at the camp fire, you also get less time trifling with tent poles. The two-roof top tent can be hired at a price of $140 per day.
Land Cruiser TX
This is an ordinary 4×4 land cruiser with rooftop tent, an air condition system, it has the ability to accommodate about 5 passengers, uses both Diesel and petrol, and it has a manual transmission. You can get a Land cruiser TX at a price of 120 USD per day.
A land cruiser TZ is also available for hire at a very low price, it has an air conditioning system, it also carries about 5 people, Manual or Automatic, both diesel and petrol, and you can hire a TZ at price of 75 USD per day.
We provide a fleet of van rental in Kampala ideal for small group travelers and families. The van rentals have the ability to carry about 6-12 passengers, they are built with an air conditioning system, has an automatic and Manual transmission. You get a van rental at a price of $100 USD Per person.
For weekly rental or long-term car hire in Uganda you can get a discount on the self-drive rental, feel free to ask for the available offers of the company when you contact the reservation team. This team is fully experienced in what they do and very much willing to serve you at no extra cost.
For you to get the car rental services, you must hold the following requirements;
Age requirement
In Uganda, persons above 18 years are allowed by law to drive vehicle. However, most tour operators/car rental agencies accept persons from 21 to 75 years to rent cars. Younger drivers may incur an extra surcharge although this may vary from one car hire agency to another.
A valid driver’s license
Eligible person to rent a car in Uganda should have a valid driver’s license. This is essential when it comes to car hire and your license should be issued by authority in Uganda or any state that meets the car rental company requirements. Your driver’s license should be valid throughout the period of hiring it. Note, driver’s license policy differs from one company to another!
Acceptable driving record
Depending on the car hire company, usually the driving record policy covers a number of issues such as no reckless driving convictions for the past 3 years, no record of failure to report accidents or leaving the scene of accident in the last 3 years (duration varies depending on the car rental agency, he or she should have no record of a stolen car/used a car in a crime, not to have involved in over 2 accidents in the last 3 years and many others. The authorized driver should possess a valid license which is not currently suspended, revoked, cancelled, surrendered or expired.
Passport/Identity
To rent a car in Uganda, you should have acceptable forms of secondary identity. This includes a valid passport whose details should match those of driver’s license and this also applies to passport from another state.
International driver’s permit
Travelers on a plan to go for the trip outside their home countries may have to present their international driver’s permits. Your permit should be valid and you can present it with the original local license since the international driver’s license itself may not be allowed. However, this may depend on the country you plan to visit.
Driving record verification policy
When hiring a car with a car rental company, you will be required to sign a declaration for you to declare your driving record if they meet the company’s requirements. The standards may vary from one car Rental Company to another.
In Kampala, the cost of renting a car is determined by a number of different factors as its elaborated below;
Rental Car Age: The manufacturing year of a rental car is a strong factor in determining the rental price of a car. The older the rental car, the lower the price and the newer the higher the price. The new ones are of a higher price because of the mileage & durability.
Rental Car Category: The price is also based on the type or category of car you wish to hire for the road trip. Some of the most expensive rental cars in Uganda include the 4×4 station wagons, minivans, mini-bus plus luxury cars while saloon cars and small SUVs are the most affordable ones. But this shouldn’t affect the comfort of people you are traveling with, always rent a car that can fully accommodate the passengers & cargo.
Rental Car Engine: The engine determines which type of fuel to use and so you always have to be careful and choose a car that has an engine that uses fuel efficiently. Diesel engines have proven over the years to be better fuel economizers as compared to the Petrol fueled engines. However, your preference should always be put into consideration.
Rental Car Brand: A popular brand will always stand out anywhere and that’s why its value is high on the market. German, UK & US car brands are always priced higher than Japan and China made cars mainly based on style, mileage, durability and use. Most of the car rental companies in Uganda offer Toyota brands for safaris, research projects, and business trips and up-country travels while brands like Mercedes Benz, Range rover are used for special events like weddings and VIP transportation.
Booking period: The travel peak season months in Uganda are between June to September & December to February. These two seasons greatly affect the car rental prices in Uganda as the demand for cars is at its highest. Prices will be hiked and that’s why it’s always advisable to book a week or month before the peak season arrives and save some money.
Booking method: How you pay for your rental car is another factor that will influence the car rental price, paying online, through bank transfer or in-person each has advantages & disadvantages. Only a few companies offer an online payment module that is more convenient and faster. They normally offer out invoices with a bank account where to deposit the funds which is normally more costly and delaying. These expenses add to your final rental expenditure as well.
Rental Option – The self-drive option might not be the safest way to explore Uganda but the cheapest and most flexible one. Driver charges are added to the rental price if you decide to go for a guided road trip over self-drive and so you can decide to cut out the driver and instead use a GPS as a guide hence reducing the cost.