After securing your dream rental car in Uganda or any location, picking it should get you stressed. First, you could have traveled long distances and on arrival day, you simply need to clear with aviation authorities and transfer to your hotel or lodge for a peaceful night stay. This is achievable but when you have put into consideration some tips.
Here are the top tips for a stress-free car hire collection
Documentation
Before you even think of exiting your home to board a plane to Entebbe Airport (EBB), ensure that you have the right documentation. Only essential documents must be packed including a valid passport, driving license, credit card, and others. The validity of the document should be at least 2 to 4 weeks before the end of your trip or renewal is required to be done. Other paperwork may also be required depending on the car hire service provider for instance a valid international driver’s permit or proof of address.
Pre-paid rental voucher
Come along with your pre-paid car rental voucher. You can have it printed and hand it to the team on the day of collecting your car. The voucher is where your details can be located proving that you pre-booked the car. It helps the reservation team to track your booking and provide you with the type of car you booked. Depending on the company, not presenting the voucher may delay the process or even have the booking cancelled.
Location of car pick up
In the process of booking, you need to know where you can pick up your vehicle from; this is especially true for visitors planning to be in Uganda on a self-drive tour. When booking the vehicle with the company, you agree on where you can pick it up and also drop it off. The agreement must be respected and failure to adhere to it may mean you won’t find a car. Communicate to your car hire service provider in case you were caught up by flight delays or encountered flight cancellation.
Type of car to hire
There are several car hire options but you go with the one that suits your travel desires on the Uganda safari and also put into consideration the group size. The specifications of the car category you need shall be captured on the day of booking and it is exactly what you find on the day of collection. Is it a 4X4 Land Cruiser, Super Custom, Drone, Toyota Rav4, Coaster, or Tented rental cars that you need? Get in touch with our team to have your dream ride secured in advance.
Familiarize yourself with the car
You need to be certain of how the car functions and how you will operate it smoothly on Ugandan roads. This is why you must familiarize yourself first with the vehicle you need to visit your destinations in Uganda. Inquire from the company team how some things operate like indicators, air conditioning, etc.
Do not forget to do thorough research
The advantage of conducting research is that you can learn a lot. Not only can it allow you to find the best rental car deal but also you get a chance to learn about the local road regulations and signs. This is of great advantage to visitors with plans to go self-drive in Uganda or Rwanda.
Take record of all damages to avoid unplanned costs
Do not rush to fix the key immediately after it is handed over to you. Take your time to search if the car has some damages, scratches, and anything else that may cost you. Once you have a record of all the damages, present them to the company’s desk such that they are aware of them. This can save you some pennies on expenses that you never planned for.