Car Rental Uganda is much more rewarding when you know everything you need to know. From driving on the left hand side of the road to the road signs, below are some of the top asked questions.
What documents do I need?
You must provide a valid driver’s license (from your home country) and a Passport (for foreigners). This is the first and essential tip you need to mind while you rent a car in Uganda. These documents confirm that you are licensed and went through training to drive on the road.
Do I need an International Driving Permit?
While not strictly mandatory if your home license is in English, an IDP is highly recommended. It makes traffic police checkpoints much smoother.
Is there an age limit?
To rent a car in Uganda, you need to at least be 21 years old with at least 2 years of driving experience.
How much does it cost to rent a car in Uganda?
The cost of renting a car in Uganda varies and this depends on the car, the number of people it accommodates and the time of the year you are renting. Below are the car rental Uganda prices for some of the cars
Toyota RAV4: $45 per day.
Land Cruiser Prado (TX/TZ): $65 per day.
Land Cruiser V8/VX/GX: $80 per day.
What is the fuel policy?
All rental cars will be delivered with a quarter tank and you are requested to return it with the same amount of fuel. As Best Car Rental Uganda, we also recommend refueling at reputable stations like Shell or Total to ensure fuel quality.
Which side of the road do you drive on?
Uganda follows the British system—you drive on the left-hand side and only overtake from the right hand side of the road and when its safe for you to do so.
Do I really need a 4×4 car rental Uganda?
For city driving in Kampala or Entebbe, a 2WD is fine. However, if you are visiting National Parks (like Bwindi, Murchison, Kidepo or even Mgahiga), a 4×4 is essential due to unpaved, often muddy “murram” roads.
What are “Pop-up roofs” and “Rooftop tents”?
Pop-up roof: The roof lifts up so you can stand and take photos during game drives through Savannah national parks
Rooftop tent: A tent mounted on the vehicle’s rack, perfect for travelers who want to camp in the wilderness safely above the ground.
Insurance & Safety
What does insurance cover? All our car rental Uganda vehicles come with Comprehensive Insurance. This usually covers third-party liability, head on collision, and theft.
What is NOT covered? Insurance excludes damage caused by negligence, such as:
Driving under the influence.
Driving off-track in national parks.
Night driving: For your safety, once you rent a car in Uganda, you are advised to make sure by 7:00 PM, you have already got to your next destination or hotel. You can start as early as 6:00am to drive the car.
What happens if I break down?
We have a network of a team in most of the parts of Uganda who are licensed and will give you the service while on your trip. However, should we realize the car needs extra attention, we send a replacement vehicle from Entebbe to where you are so that you proceed with your trip.
Can I drive to Kenya, Rwanda, or Tanzania?
Yes, but you must inform your contact person at Best Car Rental Uganda LTD in advance.
What is a COMESA Yellow Card?
This is a regional insurance policy required for cross-border travel. It covers third-party liability across East African borders.
Required Border Documents:
Original Logbook (copy).
Authorization letter from the rental company.
COMESA Insurance.
Temporary Import Permit (TIP)—issued at the border
How to rent a car in Uganda?
You can book via a direct phone call. We also have an office that you can visit as you plan to explore Uganda.
You can as well send in an email to the reservations team at Best Car Rental Uganda and book online and your reserved car will be delivered to your preferred location on the agreed date.
Can we extend our car rental by a day or more?
Yes you can add any number of extra days before and during your trip as long as you communicate to us within 24hrs in advance.Can you arrange other trips, like wildlife safaris or excursion and flights to Uganda?
Yes. We can organize wildlife trips for all clients, we do book and arrange gorilla and chimp trekking permits at no extra cost. For those that need any help in organizing a safari itinerary, our professional team is available to organize for you a fun packed.
What forms of payment are acceptable?
We do accept payments via bank transfer, cash payments and credit card payment. Once you have finalized with your booking, you can proceed to make payment with any of the above means and you are assured of a receipt for any amount of money paid
Do I need to pay a deposit?
You can choose to either pay the rental fees at once you arrive In Uganda or pay a deposit especially if you are traveling within the peak season of the year.
Should you have any other questions regarding the car, Uganda as a country or any general inquiry like what to pack, our team will be able to assist you. Send all your questions via info@bestcarrentaluganda.com or call us now on +256 765108797 to speak directly to our reservations team.
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