Can You Hire a Car and Drive in Uganda?

Renting a car and driving on your own in Uganda is viable and such an interesting and exciting experience. The car rental sector is just kick-starting but the few rental companies already established like car rental in Uganda are doing such a remarkable job.

As a car rental in Uganda, we have very professional personnel right from the reservation team, and car rental drivers to the rescue team. These are well-capacitated to handle your rental experience in the best possible way within Uganda and East Africa at large. we have a variety of affordable rental vehicles serving different purposes of travel around the region namely compact, multiple-purpose vehicles (MPV), vans/group vehicles, and Sport Utility Vehicles (SUVs).

More to that, the Road network in Uganda is very easy to navigate even for first-time travelers, they are also in good condition to lead you safely and conveniently to various travel destinations.

Where to rent a car in Uganda?

Our offices are based in Kampala but our area of operation is large. we operate around the East African region. We make car rental arrangements for pick up and drop off in the various major cities in East Africa.

For example in Uganda, we do pick up and drop-offs in Kampala, Wakiso, Entebbe, Jinja, Mbale, Gulu, Mbarara, Masindi, Arua, Kasese, Kisoro, and all the ten national parks across the country.

In Kenya, we do car rental arrangements in Nairobi, airports, border points with Uganda, and all other national parks across the country

In Rwanda, we do car rental delivery and pick-up in Kigali, Ruhegheri, Akagera, Nyungwe, Gisenyi, Lake Kivu, and other popular places

In Tanzania, delivery is done at the major airports, Arusha, Dodoma, Dar-es-salaam, border points with Uganda, and in the various national parks.

Tips for renting a car in Uganda

• Contact through our website; there is a contact area on our website where you can easily inquire about car renting. You can also contact us via our office telephone. All our car rental reservation channels are 24/7 operational.
• Book earlier; though car rental in Uganda can handle rush hour books, it is best for our clients to reserve their next car rental combo in advance. You will have ample time to choose the best vehicle for your trip. We shall also get you the rental car in the best condition. Discounts also await early birds!
• Pick up and drop off at Entebbe: car rental in Uganda has a free-of-charge incentive for its clients who arrange pick up and drop off at Entebbe International Airport.

Requirements for renting a car in Uganda

• A valid driver’s license; the driver’s license is a must-have card while driving. The license acts as proof that you’re a trained and qualified driver. We shall also ask you to present your driver’s license and get a copy of it. the international driver’s license is the most preferred but even your national driver’s license is accepted as long as it is translated into the English language. The driver’s license must bear your official name and with a validity of more than 3 months. The foreign driver’s license is valid in Uganda for only three months. If you’re to drive in Uganda for more than three months, you will be required to go to the authorities and seek for driver’s permit.
• A passport or National ID must be presented to the car rental in Uganda. before we hire you a car we need to know who you are and where you come from. It is in our best interest to know the person we are doing business with so that in case of any problem we are able to help you and also trace you out.
• Payment of the car rental services; One of the things required of you before starting your trip is to make a full amount payment of the car rental services. The payment modes are cash and electronic transfer. The most preferred currencies are US dollars, Uganda Shillings, Euros, and Pound Sterling
• Reading and signing of the car rental agreement: A car rental agreement is a dossier that consists of the terms and conditions of hiring the car with us. The client is supposed to read it thoroughly and ask questions if there is any query. He/she must sign on the document as consent that he/she has agreed to our drafted terms.

Driving in Uganda

Driving in Uganda is based on British-invented driving rules and laws.  Driving in Uganda is done on the left side of the road. Most of the vehicles used in Uganda are right-hand. The road signs and radars must be followed at all times. Traffic officers are on every corner of the road both on the street roads and main roads to curb the offenders and also enforce the laws rules and regulations of road usage. The maximum speed of driving in towns and other busy areas is 50km/hr. and on highways at 80km/hr.

Driving in the national parks of Uganda is completely different as animals are given the first priority. A driver must always stop and wait for the animal to cross in any national park. the speed limit of driving in the national park is 40km/hr. Don’t drive off the track. You should always keep on the gravel-demarcated roads. In case you flout any driving rules and regulations like knocking down the animals, destroying the natural environment, or going off track, a lofty fine or even imprisonment waits for you.

 Is it safe to rent a car in Uganda?

One of the first aspects travelers look at while choosing a certain destination for vacationing is their safety. Life is a very precious thing, anything that endangers one’s life makes one uncomfortable. Travel should always bring comfort, convenience, and safety to the traveler. To set the record straight, Uganda is a very safe country for travelers. There have been a few safety-competitive incidents and they have always been rectified by the security personnel with the help of the tour operators.

To elaborate more on how safe, it is to rent a car in Uganda, we bring to you some of the structures and measures that have been placed by either default or technically.

Car rental in Uganda exercises integrity and incredibility. What you ask for is what you get from them. The vehicles displayed on the websites are the actual ones rented out to the clients. we also use the safest money transfer avenues possible for example pesapal and bank swift code system. we are accredited by reputable travel organizations like the Uganda Tourism Board and Associations of Tour Operators in Uganda.

We provide vehicle insurance. The insurance is comprehensive covering third party and collision damage waiver. This makes our clients less liable for paying for the damages caused to the car and other parties involved. For personal travel insurance, we advise our clients to purchase from their insurance companies back at home.

For clients who do not feel safe driving in Uganda on their own, we have an option of car hire with a driver. Our drivers are both experienced and professional. They know all the routes leading to the different places around the country. they are noble and diligent in their work.

The road network and system are improved and generally safe for drivers. Most of the roads leading to the major cities, districts, and tourism destinations are Asphalt. Signs and radars to guide motorists are well-placed on these roads. The gravel roads within the various national parks are ploughed for vehicles to pacifically move. The road network in Uganda is one of the simplest a driver can ever come across. A traveler can hardly lose his/her bearings to a certain destination while driving.

For first-time car hire clients who wish to self-drive, we have navigation tools for hire namely the GPS and Physical maps. The traveler is sometimes advised to download or have the internet to use Google Maps. Google maps are nowadays highly recommended because of their accuracy.

Safety Car Rent Tips for Travellers

Before the client solicits safety from the destination and the rental company, the client also has to do some bit of work to make him/herself safe. Below are the safety tips to take into account;

• Before booking with a rental company, check for its credibility by sliding to the different social travel platforms to know what their past customers talk about them.
• Avoid driving at night. There are lots of mysteries that happen in the dark. This is the prime time for crimes and also it is really difficult to drive especially in a foreign country.
• Always keep the car closed while driving and when parked. Ensure that the doors and windows are all locked.
• Always follow the traffic rules while driving in a foreign country. Avoid overspeeding and other reckless driving tendencies

Get personal travel insurance for your health and belongings. You never know what might happen while on the trip.