Uganda is one of the best travel destinations in Africa for numerous reasons top of which is her abundance of tourist attractions and business opportunities. As such the country attracts all types of travelers including safari tourists, businessmen, researchers, family vacationists, and holidaymakers. Kampala city and the suburbs are the best places to do business and sample the way of life of Ugandans while the up-country remote parks and villages offer exciting safari adventures and the best way to explore these regions is in a private rental car either on self drive or with a driver.
You don’t have to spend your entire travel budget on a rental car, there are ways to get cheap rental car for your next self drive or driver-guided tour in Uganda. We at 4×4 Car Hire Kampala have put up 5 tricks to help you save money when you rent a car in Uganda this season.
1- Skip the airport – The majority of Uganda car rental companies are situated within Kampala city and neighbouring suburbs hence if you decide you want to pick up your rental car at Entebbe airport, it will always incur an extra charge. The majority of car rental agencies will add that fuel compensation fee to your total rental amount yet you can just book a private cab and travel to the city or hotel and pick-up your car.
2- Shop around online – Another cheap way to rent a car in Uganda is by shopping around online using Google, Yahoo or any other search engine you prefer. Don’t settle for the first company you come across, browse through the top 10 to 20 websites and compare rates and terms to get a choice that fits your budget and personal interests.
3- Book an economy car– Always make sure you get the smallest and cheapest rental car available to save money but don’t forget to get one that can comfortably seat the number of people you a re traveling with plus their cargo. Some of the top economy cars for hire in Uganda include the Rav4, Premio, Harrier, Land cruiser among available for as low as US$ 50 per day excluding fuel.
4- Go for self-drive– Driving yourself around Uganda only requires a GPS or Google Maps cutting out the driver costs like meals and accommodation. You will save a lot when you opt for self drive in Uganda or a driver-guided tour plus you get to enjoy all the privacy and freedom to drive to any place of your choice at your own pace and time.
5- Forego extras– Another cheap way to rent a car in Uganda is by foregoing car rental extras like child seats, car GPS, Local sim card & phone, and camping gear among others. All these items will add to your final rental price but can easily be left out for example Google Maps app on your phone can act a s GPS while you can just rent a rooftop tent land cruiser in Uganda and forego the extra money for a full set of camping gear.
Planning to rent a car in Uganda but would love to get a cheap car rental deal, the above 5 tips will help you achieve that easily. To book a car or service, simply get in touch with by sending an email to booking@4x4carhirekampala.com or call us now on +256779612466 to speak with our reservations team.
