Covers Tours and Travel Car Hire Services in Uganda
We hire our cars with a driver if requested for self-drive it is at an extra cost. We have different types of vehicles; Drones, Saloon cars, Trucks, Safaris cars and Land cruise. Each is suitable for a specific purpose and we will advise you based on your needs and available options. Most of them are 4×4 Wheel drive Vehicles except for those intended for visiting the capital Kampala and the smaller towns with good road networks. We have the following types of vehicles
Cost of hiring a car in Uganda
The cost of hiring a car depends on following:
- The type of car
- The number of days hired
- The number of travelers
- Whether you will drive yourself or use one of our Drivers
All our vehicles have got comprehensive insurance that covers damages while on the road. The car you hire will have a spare tires and first aid kit. While handing over the vehicle, we will ensure that we assign you a contact person and phone number. The contact person is your focal person whom you can call at any time for help and Guidance.
Booking a car for hire with Covers Tours and Travel
In order to book or rent a car with Covers Tours and Travel, you should send us an inquiry using the email address coverstoursandtravel@gmail.com or click on quotation form whereby we will inform you about the available cars and related costs/quotations and If you decide to choose any of the available cars, we instruct you on the next steps.
We will still ask for your passport copy and a deposit of 40% of overall the cost. The rest of the balance will be paid before picking up the car or on arrival in cash. The deposit helps us plan ahead and reserve the particular car especially during peak tourism seasons.
If you’re planning on a self-drive, you are required to read our terms and conditions before the car is handed over to you. If you are okay with the terms and condition, you can then sign a contract before the car is given to you.
How will I pick the car and who pays for the fuel?
The point of pick up depends on your location. You can come to our office or we can instruct our driver to bring the car to your lodge or hotel, the airport or any particular location. It is important to let us know where you will be lodging and the exact time you need the car so that we make a timely delivery. If you need the car right from the airport, our company Driver will wait for you at the airport 30 minutes before the arrival of your flight. You need to share with us your time of arrival and other flight details. If there are any changes to your arrival time or hotel bookings, let us know that too.
What about the fuel? We will deliver the car with some fuel in it. There are no costs for fueling the car during delivery within Kampala city or Entebbe town. We will charge a cost for delivering the car in districts and towns outside Kampala or Entebbe. The amount charged will depend on the distance to be covered.
Renting a car for use outside Uganda
It is possible to hire a car and use it in Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania and Sudan. However, driving to other countries outside Uganda implies that you have to follow the specific driving laws of the country. You might also need to pay fees for crossing borders as well as insurance for the duration of your time in the other country. Strictly with our company driver
Important things to consider while Renting a car in Uganda
It is important to read our terms and conditions as well as contract carefully. Failure to do so could lead to unnecessary fines.
A copy of the terms and conditions will be shared with you during pickup and you are expected to sign it before the car is handed over to you.
Over speeding in Ugandan roads is discouraged.
Do not forget to pay parking fees within towns and cities.
If you have never been to Uganda and are not experienced in driving through traffic in a developing country, we advise that you don’t go for a self-drive. We can provide you with a driver to take you to your destination of choice.
Hire the car in advance especially if you are planning to tour Uganda during the peak season. The dry or peak season is when most tourists come to Uganda for their vacations. Cars are in high demand and getting a specific one may not be easy.
