If you are planning to travel to Uganda, you must be wondering how to choose the best car rental deal in Uganda. Car rental can generally simplify your travel burdens but if you do not choose the right car hire company, it could be a whole full blown nightmare.
I will attempt to help you understand the things you need to consider when choosing the best car rental deal in Uganda. This article will help you know the things you need to ask your car rental company so that you make the right choice for your car hire.
Defining Your Car Rental Need.
The first step to choosing the best car rental deal is to determine what car is best for you. To arrive at the right answer, you will need to ask yourself some of the following questions. How many people are you? Do you simply need an airport transfer car hire? Do you plan to travel around Kampala, or you will be going up country? Do you have plans to visit the National parks? Are you on a budget or have some extra cash for luxury?
If you plan a self drive tour, are you comfortable with a manual or auto transmission car? All these will help you define what car is best for your travel in Uganda. You will be able to decide if you should settle for a small saloon car, a small 4×4 like RAV4 or a more luxurious SUV like Land-cruiser V8.
Clients visiting Uganda for the first time may not know what car is best suited for their destination. Consider discussing this with your car rental company for advice. The distance, nature of the road to your destination and general terrain should guide you in deciding what car deal is best for you.
Check Out The Company Reputation
When choosing your car hire deal in Uganda, Its very important that you deal with a real company with a good reputation. There are a few individuals who put up their own cars for rent. While there is absolutely nothing wrong with this, you may not know the integrity of the person. Secondly, since they have a single car, you are not assured that you would get a quick replacement if something happened to your first rented car. Dealing with a reputable company ensures that you are sure of a certain acceptable level of service.
Even within Car Rental companies, Its important that you search around for their reviews. See what other travelers say about this company. Reputation relates to the quality of service, reliability of their cars and overall customer service.
Ask About The Size Of Fleet.
You may need to know about how big the fleet of your car rental company is. While number does not guarantee a good experience, the absence of number is a point of concern. As already explained above, anything can always happen to your first car while on the move. The size of your car rental fleet will at least ensure that you have a plan B on the way to rescue you in case your car breaks down.
Insurance for Your Car.
While this may not be your concern with a guided rental car, it should be important if you are going on a self drive trip in Uganda. True, most Self Drive cars are on comprehensive insurance. You however need to be absolutely sure before you take it out. You need to know the liabilities on you in case of loss or accident.
Even though your car were comprehensively insured, You should ask about the transfer back to office policy in case your car gets into an accident. Most car rental companies in Uganda will charge you for the car carrier services to return the car back to Kampala. This is mainly because most insurance companies will either pay part or completely not pay that cost.
Check The Terms and Conditions.
Most Car Rental Service providers have some stated terms and conditions of service. Unfortunately most clients do not read them in full or sometimes at all. These terms will help you fully understand your liability and when you are protected from loss and risk. The terms should also expressly state the refund policy in case a refund is to be asked. Be sure you fully understand the service you are getting from your car rental company before you drive off with their car.
Price Of your Car Rental Deal in Uganda.
Money is a huge factor in determining what car rental deal is good for you. I must say there is nothing wrong with getting a very cheap deal or otherwise. I personally get scared whenever something is too good to be true. Deals that either appear to be too low or extremely higher than the average of the other car rental providers in Uganda should be treated with caution. Be sure to choose a car that does not stretch your budget beyond what you are comfortable with. Discuss with your car hire provider what reliable but cheaper options you might have that will do the job just fine.
Review The Company’s Road Rescue Policy.
A lot of unexpected things can happen on the road. You might need a road rescue while on your trip. Be sure you discuss this with your car rental provider prior. I would personally be scared to be left on my own on the road in a foreign country. Even in cases of minor mechanical fixes, the car rental provider is best suited to either advise on what to do or to get someone else to come get you off the road.
