Now that you have planned the itinerary for your holiday on wheels, you need to think about what car you should rent or lease.
There are a few factors to be kept in mind before deciding on the vehicle – number of people going on the trip, how much luggage will you be carrying, what is your driving preference, what is your budget, how much of a mileage would you prefer, and many more.
- Economy Cars – If you choose budget over luxury then this is the kind of car you should get. Economy cars will give you great mileage and reduce your travel cost considerably.
- Intermediate Cars – These are the perfect balance between comfort and budget. Choose one of these if you are looking for something more than just value for money.
- Minivans – If you are traveling with your family on your car trip to East Africa, you might want to get a minivan. Minivans will provide ample space for your family and your entire luggage.
- SUV – If you are the sporty kind, or plan to visit a few off the beaten track locations during your driving vacation, then you must choose a SUV. Robust and reliable, these monsters can take you wherever you want.
How to get the best car hire deal
When it comes to renting cars for East African road trips, you have far too many options. The most important thing to be kept in mind is the number of offices the rental agency has along your travel route.
When identifying a car rental agency in East Africa don’t just compare initial price quotations. It’s better to consider the whole package including price, service and locations for pickup and drop. You may be tempted to do your entire research online; however, a simple phone call to the customer service (agency consultant) may give you more information in much less time.
4X4 Car Hire Uganda, one of the biggest rental agencies in East Africa has offices throughout the region. If you are renting from any of these popular brands, like Car Rental Uganda, help will be always close at hand for that unlucky day when things don’t go your way.
If you already have a car rental agency of choice you can stick to it if they have services in East Africa. Meanwhile try and go with a larger company for your car rental since they are bound to have a larger network of branches, and pickup and drop locations.
Meanwhile, in conclusion, always make sure that there are offices of your car rental company at regular intervals on the route that you plan to take.