Popular and Incorrect Car Hire Myths in Uganda
If you are looking for the most cost-effective and flexible option on your next road trip in Uganda or any part of East Africa, then renting a car should be a must-do. This is regardless of whether you are hiring it for short-term or long-term travel. But there is need to have adequate knowledge or information when it comes to car rental services.
A lot has been said about rental cars –some are true while others are false. This article looks into some of the most popular and incorrect car hire myths. If you plan to rent a car in Uganda, endeavor to avoid most of the myths and make an informed decision.
Some of the most popular and incorrect car hire myths;
Only few caws are available
There is often myth among travelers regarding car hire services that the user is restricted to the types of cars he/she can rent. But this is absolute false. Hiring a car in Uganda with us presents to you variety of rental car options. We have a range of rental cars suiting the travel needs of all kinds of travelers on Uganda safaris. This is whether you plan to hire a van, land cruisers, coaster buses, trucks, Super custom, 4×4 Toyota Rav4, Land Cruiser Double Roof Tent, 4×4 Land Cruiser TX/TZ/V8, 4×4 Land Cruiser Prado, and more. With more options at visitors’ display, renting a car with us guarantees you some level of flexibility, especially when deciding on the category/type of a car that you plan to travel in while on Uganda safari.
Book a car with big international/national car hire service provider
Often travelers are left to think planning or booking a safari with an international company is the best way compared to local agents/companies. The fact is that dealing with a local car hire company is a great thing one can do. First, as a local tour operator, we have knowledge not only on the rental cars a visitor can hire but also the destinations, their terrains and suitable vehicle worth hiring for your road trips regardless of the region in Uganda.
Booking your car hire with an independent car rental company like ours comes with numerous benefits which you may not enjoy if you opted for a bigger corporation. In case there are issues, you won’t know who will be providing road assistance. We offer road assistance and other services like upfront service free of hidden charges.
No difference between car hire companies
Most clients think that car hire service providers operate under the same conditions. Each and every car hire company has its set terms and conditions, except they share sections but still you can easily have a clear differences.
You can be charged for full excess for minor damage
This is one of the commonest myths and it doesn’t happen that way. Usually, very minor damage won’t be charged completely and if it does happen, can be at lowest amount. Amazingly, all our fleets of rental cars are ever fully services and they are in their better mechanical conditions.
You will incur a cost for full day even if you pick up the car late
There is always misconception about car rentals that you can be charged for a full day even if you pick up the car late. The fact is this isn’t true. Unlike others, for our case, we do things differently whereby if you pick up the vehicle at 5:00pm, your day fee runs up to 5:00pm the next day. We don’t charge you for the day you have not used the car. We can also provide half day hire on week days and this is perfect for travelers with limited time.
You can book even on last minute-simply walk in and hire a car without pre-booking
While it is possible to book a car even on a last minute, there are higher chances of not finding one considering the high demand. There is a lot to be put together including correct paperwork, and other process. This is why you must pre-book your vehicle to avoid any chances of missing your rental car.
Car rental companies don’t check for driving convictions
This is false—driving convictions are always checked for. Just ensure that you are honest from the very start. Drivers will be required to present their national insurance number plus valid driving license. Be aware that some convictions may lead to cancellation of your rental car booking. Take note that insurance cover most companies provides only caters for the vehicle excluding visitors.
