Uganda is without a doubt one of the best safari and business destinations in Africa visited by various travelers across the globe every year. The wildlife, culture and business opportunities are plenty with the majority of attractions situated in remote regions while the cities and suburbs are home to numerous business ventures.
However, the best way to get around Uganda is privately in a rental car with a driver or on self drive trip. Your road trip will be much safer and more comfortable when you rent a car in Uganda for your next safari, business or leisure trip. The majority of travelers find booking rental car a very daunting task especially when it comes to balancing the travel budget but good thing is there are some easy ways you can save money on car rental in Uganda this season as mentioned below.
1- Avoid airport pick-up – While some Uganda car rental companies will not add any extra charge for delivering the car to you at the airport, the majority will add an extra fee for fueling the car that you will pick up at the airport. You can avoid all this extra spending by simply opting to pick up the car at the office in Kampala or having it delivered to you at your hotel.
2- Forego extras– Another way you can save money on your next rental is by cutting out extras with hidden fees attached to them. Extras like GPS, child seats, local phone & sim card, camping gear or travel map can be easily foregone hence saving money for other items on the road trip.
3- Go economy– If you are running on a tight budget, always go for the smallest and most affordable car available to save money. Remember the smaller the car, the lower the price and vice versa whether it’s a 4×4, saloon or luxury car. You can rent an economy car in Uganda for as low as US$ 45 per day for self drive excluding fuel and go ex[plore the cities, suburbs and remote villages.
4- Pay online– Another easy way to save money when booking a rental car in Uganda is by paying online through online platforms PesaPal, Paypal or using mobile money if you are a Ugandan citizen. Paying money through the bank or directly at the office always incurs a surcharge fee for the bank and transport fee when going to the office so its strongly recommended you use an online payment method.
So if you are planning to save money on your next car rental in Uganda, then the above 4 tips will help you achieve that. To book a rental car today, simply email to booking@4x4carhirekampala.com or call us now on +256779612466 to speak with our reservations team.
