Things to Keep in Mind when Hiring Cars in Uganda
Are you planning to hire a car for a long-distance safari in Uganda? There are a few things you have to take into account to have a convenient and safe travel. Here are the things to remember when hiring cars for Uganda self-drive safari.
Find a Reputable Rental Company
The car hire company should have a good reputation. Look at the customer reviews that are posted about the company, are they good or not? If a company has good customer service and has all the credentials and capacity to render you great services for your long-distance travel, why not take a chance with it
Look For Flexibility
Never hire a car rental in Uganda, that is not reliable and flexible in such a way it has strict time of working. Traveling services must be available at all times since the tourists are not on time especially when touring around a foreign destination. Rental services with strict working programs will inconvenience your plans if you are to engage in them outside of their working hours.
Evade Third Party
Do not use any third party to book your car hire services, please do it by yourself. Contact the car hire company directly via email, or booking portal, or visit the company’s offices to make your reservation. You are more likely to build a good rapport with a car hire agency. You may end up getting a discount on the car hire services. In the case of middlemen, you may be duped and end up losing your funds or they tend to charge you highly for the car hire services.
Ask for a Payment Plan
When hiring a car from the agency always ask about the payment plan that is; is it on a daily basis or hourly, is it limited mileage driving or unlimited? For the case of long distances, you have to hire a car with a per-day payment plan and there should be unlimited mileage driving since you are going to need to use the car for long hours and long-distance driving.
Know about Insurance and Road Assistance
You should hire a car that has comprehensive insurance and road assistance. The insurance should cover all the damages that might happen to the car. It must cover accidents, theft, and third-party damage. In addition, in case of a breakdown, there should be an immediate response to the problem of either bringing you a new car or repairing the car at the earliest time possible.
Go on a Search
You should also take your time and look at various companies that offer particular car hire services. Browsing through a wide range of companies for car hire services puts you in a position to get the best services. Take your time, do not choose the first company you come across on the web. look at the other companies’ offers, make a comparison, and then choose the ones with the best services at competitive prices.
Uganda self-drive trips are so adventurous and exciting as they bless you to encounter the pearl of Africa with seclusion and independence.