Car Rental Tips for Business Travelers in Uganda

Are you a business traveler planning a trip around Uganda this season? Perhaps it is your first time to the Pearl of Africa and you are looking forward to hiring a car for your trip. Comfort, time management, flexibility, and convenience during travel are some of the basics for a successful business trip, and finding the best car hire companies is what you should consider. With many rental cars in Uganda, it may not be that easy for you to find a trusted service provider. If you are planning to hire a car for business travel in Uganda, here are the major tips that will guide you to make the right choice and have a smoothly running trip.

Early booking Pre-booking your rental car saves you higher costs of last-minute booking and also gives you ample time to research the service provider you are dealing with. If you book your car early enough and want a discount, your request will most likely be considered.

Thoroughly read the company travel policy Before making payment for your rental car in Uganda, make sure to read through the travel policy of the car hire company and ask the service provider to highlight for you the things that are covered in the quotation. With this, you know what you are paying for and then can prepare for any extra costs of items that are not included yet required during your trip. And if it is possible, they can still include more of the things you need if requested, but at an extra cost.

Check for insurance details Before signing the car rental contract with your service provider, first check if it covers insurance. When hiring a car in Uganda, it is advisable to go for one that includes insurance in the contract. Such a business deal keeps you content during travel. On the other side, if insurance is not included in the contract, ask whether you can have it covered using your credit card.

Fueling: Do it at a trusted local gas station One of the things that will allow you to have a smooth trip is refueling your rental car at trusted gas stations. Most of these gas stations may have higher prices of each liter but it is worth it if you don’t want to have any issues with your car. Gas stations that are popularly known for genuine services in Uganda include Shell, City Oil, and Total. Your service provider may advise on any others. It is advisable to fuel your car to a full tank in Kampala if you are traveling to remote areas. This is because fuel is more expensive out of town and even much more expensive within national parks.

Know the details of GPS availability If you are hiring a car for self-drive, find out if it comes along with a GPS. If not, hire one to avoid wastage of time while trying to inquire about directions. An alternative for a GPS is a Garmin or Tom Tom map since they are updated.

Save the contacts of the car hire company Make sure to have the contacts of your service provider so close and easy to access. Keep in touch with them both before and during the trip. And in case of any issues or queries, feel free to communicate with them.

Taking the above tips into consideration when booking a rental car for a business trip will greatly help. If you have any questions or want to book your car today, just contact us now by sending an email to info@pixycarhire.com or call us now at +256-742874045 / +256-703903243 to talk to our team.