Car rental in Uganda is one of the best and affordable ways to get around Uganda whether on a self drive or guided tour.
There are a number of cheap 4×4 vehicles that are pocket friendly to travelers intending to explore Uganda on a tight budget. These are commonly small vehicles suitable for small or medium travel groups like couples, friends or even on a honey moon
Here are examples of 4×4 vehicles that budget travelers can hire in Uganda. These include the Toyota RAV4, Hiace Safari Van, Toyota Wish, Toyota Vitz and more. Each car does have what it offers whether you are going off-road or for a business meeting in Kampala or Entebbe
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Our car rental in Uganda fees will include insurance for the car, 24/7 roadside assistance once the car breakdowns (which rarely happens) and a free pick up and drop off in Entebbe or Kampala.
Toyota RAV4
4×4 car rental in Uganda offers this compact SUV suitable for small groups or families intending to do an adventure in Uganda and other countries. 4×4 car rental in East Africa is very affordable with the Toyota RAV4 as it is hired at $45 per day for self-drive in Uganda and at $75 per day with a driver.
It has a fuel consumption of 1 liter per 10-11 kilometers. Has a seating capacity of four for the two door models and 5 for the four-door model.
Pros
Has an incredible fuel consumption suitable for those traveling on a budget in Uganda.
It is one of the most affordable 4×4 vehicles small groups, especially those on a budget as its self-drive rates are not beyond $50 per day.
Has adequate space for solo travelers such as families and couples, especially those intending to do city tours and during the dry season
Hiace Safari Van
At a cheap price of $100 per day for self-drive and $100 with a driver, Uganda to the rest East Africa car rental gives you the Hiace safari van for those intending to explore Uganda as friends and family. Interestingly, it can navigate through all kinds of terrain and giving you the best car rental experience beyond imagination.
This large vehicle has a seating capacity of 14 persons and a fuel consumption of 8 liters per 100 kilometers depending on the engine type (diesel or petrol), transmission (manual or automatic).
Pros
Accommodates beyond 10 people comfortably and modified with a pop-up roof to create more head room for game driving
Toyota Wish
When you are intending to travel in Uganda on a budget, consider hiring a Toyota Wish. This is a multi-purpose 4×4 vehicle you can easily rent in Uganda at a very cheap price if you are intending to explore Uganda on a tight budget and actually on paved roads. It has a 1.8L or 2.0L gasoline engine with an automatic transmission.
Pros
This is almost a large vehicle that accommodate 7 people with comfortable interior.
Has a good fuel consumption specifically fit for budget travelers as it is a 1.8L model.
The 1.8 L engine provides good balance of performance, economy and great reliability.
Toyota Vitz
A modern small vehicle that can harbor 4 persons at a go and is very suitable for a nuclear family.
Pros
Low maintenance costs as its spare parts are readily available in the country and not very expensive compared to other Toyotas.
It is a reliable vehicle with a good engine that lasts long under good maintenance.
Maneuverability: It has small turning circles that makes maneuvering in tight city streets easy.
Has a good fuel economy especially for smaller engine variants making it user friendly for budget travelers.
Budget traveling in Uganda is very possible when you hire the right vehicle from a trusted company such as Best car rental Uganda.
It is saves you a lot of money when you plan well, even for the activities you intend to do on a budget and which type of car. Your car choice will also determine or even limit the activities you will do in Uganda.
For example, most cars hired on a budget are too fragile to be taken go game parks for game drives as they are not robust enough and can easily break down due to the rugged terrain found in the parks.
