7 Important Factors to Guide You When Choosing a Rental Car in Uganda
Do you have any plan to take a safari in Uganda? If yes, have you thought of which car hire company to deal with to get that dream car to help you get your dream destination? Let this not be the last thing for you to think about but should be among the first because how you are to get to that dream destination does matter a lot. Also, with ever cropping car rental companies in Uganda, it may not be that easier for you to find that trust worthy car rental company to deal. Most importantly, you need to deal with a trust worthy, reliable car hire agency in Uganda to help you realize your dreams. The advantage with car hire is that, you have a chance to have a successful, flexible and above all a trip that leaves lasting memories in you. For others, they opt to borrowing from relatives or public means, however, while this may be one way to find a car to get that dream destination, they may not be reliable and yet your plan is to spend short time. The best alternative is a car hire as it offers you with total comfort and come at pocket friendly prices. With many car rental companies that are distributed in Uganda, choosing one to deal with is very challenging and a number of factors need to be looked at that include among others;
1. The price of car rental
Every car hire company attaches a price to his or her cars just like it is a case with any business entity. Before you think of making any payments, ask yourself how much is it to hire a car or how much does that company you intend to deal hire out its cars. That said, price becomes a critical factor for anyone to consider while choosing which car rental company to deal with. It is better that you need to carry out some research, Google out a number of car rental companies that offer a similar service and make comparison on their prices and see which one has better costs with more offers to help you have enjoyable trip.
Make sure that the car rental company’s rates are not exploitative but favorable to your wallet. As well, be keen on those with low costs as they also come with perhaps poor services especially car with bad mechanical conditions, giving you totally a different vehicle from that you booked and even they might be poor in time management. However, some of them may offer low costs with better services meaning it all depends on the car hire company you choose and don’t associate high prices to better offers otherwise some of them can be worse. As for our case, our prices are really pocket friendly and our clients are always our major priority. It is our joy to see you realize your dreams in Uganda and Rwanda.
2. Fuel
Some car hire companies provide car hire quotes which cover fuel costs and others make quotation with excluding fuel cost. While others provide a car with fuel with expectations that you return it with the same amount of fuel in the tank and for any breach of this means that you will be fined and extra cost will be levied on you. Therefore, ensure that you make necessary inquiries from different car hire companies on fuel payment to avoid any kind of inconveniences.
3. Additional costs
When you think of hiring a car for your trip ensure that you make an inquiry on what car rental company you intend to deal with includes and exclude and also if there are any hidden costs. And if there are extra service offers for instance child seat, camping gear or GPS hire then inquire how much you need for each and don’t assume that perhaps they are covered in the package unless you have confirmed about this with car Rental Company itself.
4. Insurance
Equally, every car rental company has its own insurance policies and terms for their cars on hire. That said, don’t think that a given car hire dealer provides comprehensive or 3rd party insurance and the best alternative is for you to make an inquiry and understand which policy do they use. To other car hire dealers, insurance policy plays a significant role especially when it covers costs of the car and even those of the visitors’ life and property and to other car rental companies, you might be required to purchase your own insurance both life and car. This means that you have to be careful while making choice on which car hire company to deal with. If you are the one to insure yourself then ask how much you will need to cove this cost.
5. Mileage offers
Although the other car hire service providers offer unlimited mileage for their car rental packages, on other hand, others offer limited mileage just in case you exceed it, then you will be the one to make payment for the additional kilometers you will cover. Make sure that you have up to date information on what mileage that company you intend to deal with has in offer and then make your booking when you know it favors you to avoid any additional and unplanned expenses.
6. Reputation of the car rental company
The reputation of car Hire Company matters a lot too. Don’t just bump into any car rental dealer on internet instead take your time and go through their company profile, reviews and see what other visitor who could have used dealt with the same company have said about their offers or services. This will help you know if there is any contradiction that may perhaps have an impact in case you booked with them. In case, there isn’t any kind of sort then go on and make your booking.
7. Road assistance
Prior booking with that car hire company, inquire more especially for cases of breakdown if there is any alternative to rescue a vehicle and it is you to pay the additional cost for such cases or not. While most car hire companies in Uganda and Rwanda offer 24 hour road assistance, on other hand you shouldn’t take this for granted and perhaps make inquiries to have a clear view of it just to cover the other part of in case of anything happens on your way.