Tens of thousands of people turn to car hire companies each year to assist them with their transportation requirements in different areas of their interest. Some use this service while their own vehicle is being repaired, giving them the ability to travel where they need to go, while others turn to these companies when on vacation, giving them the ability to explore a foreign country with ease.
There are some factors you should always take into consideration when choosing car hire in countries like Uganda, whether you’re at home or abroad. There are ways to keep your costs down when hiring a car in Uganda. This helps you to stay within your travel budget and still get to enjoy all the advantages this type of service has to offer.
One of the most important factors to consider is the size of vehicle. Most car hire companies will offer you a wide selection from economical compact vehicles to family box wagons, Toyota Rav4s as well as long rout cars. Choose based on your immediate requirements. If you are traveling as a couple, then a RAV4 vehicle may be all you need. Ensure you have enough room to be comfortable and still leave space for your luggage. Obviously the smaller the better, the more economical the better.
Ensure you also check with the company on how much fuel is already in the vehicle when you take possession and how much is expected in the tank on return. Some companies will provide you with at least half a tank, which is more than enough to get you to your hotel and maybe on a couple of excursions, especially if you chose an economical model. Remember this is very important, as you don’t want to return the vehicle with an empty tank of fuel when you are expected to return it with a half or full tank.
Check to see if the company offers any insurance included in the car hire price. This can be exceptionally useful and save you having to take out insurance as an additional cost. In most instances an excess is payable should the company have to claim, so double check all of this before you take possession. Some companies automatically include an all-risk insurance which includes theft cover, protecting you as their customer.
Always check the car hire companies terms and conditions online before you book, choose a vehicle which offers unlimited mileage. This means that you don’t have to pay for additional distances, enabling you to utilize the vehicle based on your specific requirements. Some companies offer this option, while others charge you for the vehicle rental and then a further cost based on the mileage you have done while the vehicle has been in your possession.
