Even if you find a car hire in Uganda expensive, in some situations you need to use it for your safety and security. A long-distance drive to the national park, a business meeting, or a social function will require you to rent a vehicle because it is the wisest move.
You can simply reach out to the car rental services on the internet and you will be spoilt with choices. However, not all of these rental operators can offer the quality, you may want in a transport means.
In this article, we give you tips for a secure and enjoyable car rental experience in Uganda.
Confirm and Inform
While booking a car rental in Uganda, ensure that you request a confirmation note from the operator. This acts as proof that you have reserved the car under the company. Furthermore, you should do a background check about the rental company to know where their head offices are situated and if they are legally registered. You should also inform your relatives and friends that you have hired a car from a certain agency. Print out the confirmation note or letter and the receipt of payment and keep it safely to present to the authority just in case the rental agency tries to deny that you booked the vehicle with them.
Use GPS or a navigation app on your smartphone
This tip mainly goes to travelers who wish to drive on their own around Uganda. Make sure that you hire a GPS from the rental agency or use Google apps or any standard navigation app on your smartphone to guide you in accessing the various destinations on your itinerary. Among the navigation devices, we recommend the Google Maps app because it has updated routes and locations of the various places in Uganda, This app has been and is so helpful to travelers on a self-drive safari in Uganda. Additionally, even when you are using a driver guide ensure to use a navigation app to know that you are leading to the actual destination you intend to visit.
Opt for main roads
There is a Luganda saying that whoever goes slow reaches so far. Therefore, you may want to reach your destination so fast and the short routes would enable you but they are not so safe. It is best to use the main roads that have other road users who can easily help you in case any issue arises. Additionally, the shortcuts tend to be targets of robbers who ambush motorists with no one coming to their rescue.
Exercise responsible traveling
You may be traveling by car but you can still be robbed especially when you are not careful. Make sure that you keep your valuables out of reach and sight, especially in traffic jam. Valuables such as laptops, cash, phones, jewelry, and others must be kept in the bag out of exposure and the bag must be hidden in the car where no one can easily access it.
Follow the traffic rules
There is a plethora of traffic rules in Uganda, so ensure that you request your rental agency to brief you about them. They are not peculiar most of them are similar to the international traffic rules. Also, avoid over-speeding and drunk driving to keep safe on the road.
You will have a secure and enjoyable car rental experience in Uganda if you take the above-explained tips into consideration. The easiest way to book car rental services is by using the internet. You will find loads of them that are willing to provide unbeatable deals.
