Affordable & Reliable Car Rentals in Uganda

At Car Hire Uganda, we offer the best deals on 4×4 car rental services in Uganda whether on self drive or with a driver. With over 11 years of experience in the transportation industry in Uganda under Car Rental Uganda Limited, we pride ourselves in offering reliable, easy to rent cars for hire across Uganda and neighboring countries of Rwanda, plus some locations in Tanzania and Kenya. Car hire Uganda rental fleet consists of a wide variety of specialty vehicles including rooftop tent 4×4 trucks, safari vans, land cruisers with pop-up roof as well as small SUVs, and mini buses that seat 15 to 44 passengers among others.

Car Hire Uganda offers a large variety of cars for rent daily (from 4 days on self drive and  2 days with a driver), weekly or monthly with a comprehensive selection of cars of saloon cars, mid suvs, safari jeeps/ land cruisers and safari Vans among others.

Our cars can be hired on both Self-Drive Hire and with a driver. Our drivers who are English speaking have all the skills to drive you safely into all locations in Uganda.

Comprehensive Insurance for Vehicles

24/7 Road Side Assistance/ Field Support

Free Gorilla Permits Booking

On-time Free Delivery & Return

Our Top Car Rentals

Sometimes we can advise a car type to rent depending on a number of factors such as where you are going especially on our cross border rentals. We offer flexible rent it here, leave it there services on car hire in Uganda. You can easily pick up your car and drop it at any of the following locations including, Rwanda, Kenya and Tanzania. Pick & leave your cars anywhere and any time you want.

Toyota Rav4 at $45 P/D

Rent a Toyota Rav4, the most preferred car rental choice for couples and budget travelers. The cheapest among safari cars seating up to 4 Passengers. The Rav4 is full time four-wheel-drive and comes with discounts on 7+ days Rental.

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Land cruiser Prado Tx at $65

From $60 per day, hire a Land cruiser Prado Tx with or without a pop up roof. Best for 2 - 3 passengers, large boot space, automatic transmission and best for off road. Can also be used for rooftop camping vacations.

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9 Seater Safari Van (Hiace Drone) From $80 Per Day

We offer safari vans in two categories of older model ordinary safari vans and newer model Hiace Drone vans. 4wd, offer ample leg and headroom space and a roof rack extension for extra luggage since their boot space is limited.

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Land Cruiser LX (Hard Body) From $120 Per Day

This is the best of all for cross country car rentals especially to Tanzania. Tested for the poorest roads, less fuel consumption, manual engine transmission. Also the best option for double rooftop camping.

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Not feeling like driving yourself?

If you are not looking into driving your self, you can hire a car with a driver who is a trained tour guide to escort and guide you through your adventure at good extra costs between $30 and $50 per day depending on your route plan and length of your holiday.

Concerned about the Model of our fleet?

Car Hire Uganda vehicles are old models but in great mechanical conditions, well maintained and serviced. They are available on Unlimited Mileage and are offered with comprehensive insurance and well regulated car rental terms and conditions  as well as assured 24/7 emergency support.

Daily Based Rates plus Mega discounts

Quotations at Car hire Uganda are based on  car type and lengths of the rental as well as extra services needed. Our self drive rentals start with a minimum of 4 days with special discounts to rentals of more than one week. We also offer special discounts on long term rentals say monthly.

Free Pickup and Drop-off

To all our rentals, we offer free complimentary Airport Meet/Greet and Drop at the airport or any accommodation within Kampala or Entebbe. To other locations, we charge a little fee to pickup or drop off the vehicle say not limited to Kigali of Rwanda, Kisoro, Gulu and Fort portal among others.

Rooftop Tent Car Rentals

Special Discounts From $80 Per Day Including All Other Camping Equipment

At Car hire Uganda, we understand that rooftop camping in Uganda is becoming increasingly popular among travelers who want a unique and adventurous way to experience the country’s stunning landscapes.

Tired of repeatedly pitching and un-pitching the tent every time you change a location during your camping trip, renting a car with the Roof Top Tent is here to bail you out. On top of being budget friendly, the rooftop camping gets you much more organized since it keeps all the other camping equipment together.

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Single Rooftop Tent
At Car hire Uganda, we understand that rooftop camping in Uganda is becoming increasingly popular among travelers who want a unique and adventurous way to experience the country’s stunning landscapes.
Double Rooftop Tent
Tired of repeatedly pitching and un-pitching the tent every time you change a location during your camping trip, renting a car with the Roof Top Tent is here to bail you out. On top of being budget friendly, the rooftop camping gets you much more organized since it keeps all the other camping equipment together.
LANDCRUISER PRADO WITH ONE ROOFTOP TENT - $85 Per Day
Rooftop tent
From $80 per day, rent a land cruiser Prado with one rooftop tent for your next rooftop camping vacation in Uganda or Rwanda. The best budget option for single rooftop camping.
LANDCRUISER V8 WITH TWO ROOFTOP TENTS - $120 Per Day
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When you need a car with two rooftop tents, a land cruiser V8 should be fronted as the best option in terms of reliability and comfort-ability. However, it may cost more in fuel consumption.
LANDCRUISER LX WITH ROOFTOP TENTS - From $130 Per Day
Land cruiser Lx hard body
The Best option for tense off-roading rooftop camping vacations whether in Uganda or across the borders to Tanzania or Kenya. Tested for the toughest roads and very clinical on fuel consumption.
 

Why Choose Us

24/7 Roadside Assistance
Our support team is available all the time to assist in case of an emergency on the road.
Extensive & Reliable Car Fleet
We have a variety of car rental options to choose from and are mechanically well maintained.
Experienced Driver/ Guides
For those in need of chauffeur services are drivers are experienced and well equipped with field knowledge.
Fully Licenced Company
Our operations are licensed under Car Rental Uganda Limited with a sister company Go gorilla trekking limited handling tourism related documentation.
 

Frequently Asked Questions

1How Do I make a car Reservation
As a traveler, you have many options to help you find your perfect car rental on our site via the Vehicles section.
2What are the accepted payment methods.
We take cash but also accept card payments before 5 days to the pick-up date.
3What are the Rental insurance policies
This document is drafted as a binding agreement between the hirer and Operator.
4Booking Cancellation Policy
Refund is amended accordingly with the time at which you submit your cancellation request.
 

Group Travels With a Chauffeur

Traveling with family or groups of more than 4 passengers? We offer you a discounted option of traveling together in either our 9 - seater safari vans or 5 - 7 seater safari land cruiser with a driver.

Renting a car with a driver is a bit different from the usual pre-planned safaris where you follow a specific itinerary, with your chauffeur, you can plan on places to visit the next day as they are flexible and following your route plan. You are also assured of convenience, safety, and local expertise.

Surprisingly, renting a car with a driver in Uganda is not as expensive as you may think. All rental modes with drivers can be reserved through Car Hire Uganda’s online chauffeur reservation service and each English speaking driver/ guide would go between $30 and $50 per day depending on the length of the trip and the specialty that you need. These rates are all inclusive of the driver’s accommodation, meals and upkeep through the period.

8 – 9 SEATER SAFARI VANS FROM $105 Per Day + Driver
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We offer safari vans in two categories of older model ordinary safari vans and newer model Hiace Drone vans.
Hiace drone Vans are primarily automatic transmission and comes with standard 8 passenger seats, an alternative small 9th seat, luxurious features of a fridge and charging ports on top of a customized pop up roof suitable for game photography and filming.
On the other hand, the Ordinary old model safari vans come with manual transmission, 9 passenger seats but lack luxurious features of the Hiace drone.
Both are 4wd, offer ample leg and headroom space and a roof rack extension for extra luggage since their boot space is limited to small and a few luggage.
8 – 9 SEATER SAFARI VANS FROM $105 Per Day + Driver
5 seater safari van
You can now travel with your friends and family in larger groups of 5 – 9 comfortably on your self drive safari or business travel. We offer safari vans in two categories of older model ordinary safari vans and newer model Hiace Drone vans. Hiace drone Vans are primarily automatic transmission and comes with standard 8 passenger seats, an alternative small 9th seat, luxurious features of a fridge and charging ports on top of a customized pop up roof suitable for game photography and filming. The Ordinary old model safari vans come with manual transmission, 9 passenger seats but lack luxurious features of the Hiace drone. Both are 4wd, offer ample leg and headroom space and a roof rack extension for extra luggage since their boot space is limited to small and a few luggage.

Most Popular Routes on Self drive

Kampala - Masindi/ Gulu

Zziwa Rhino, Murchison Falls National Park   - Minimum 3 Days

Masindi - Kasese Via Hoima

 Visit Kibale Forest, Fort Portal town, Queen Elizabeth National Park  -  Minimum 4 Days

Kasese - Kisoro Via Kabale

 Isasha Sector, Bwindi Forest, Lake Bunyonyi, Mgahinga NP - Minimum 5 Days

Kisoro - Kampala Via Mbarara

Lake Mburo National Park, Masaka City, Equator, City Tour - Minimum 3 Days

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Other Services That We Offer

Looking for a cheap car rental in Uganda? Car Hire Uganda offers not only the cheapest car rental rates in Uganda, but also great selection of cars and professional customers’ service from both our reservation team and drives. For a cheaper car rental, we also offer special coupons and discounts for travelers. Check out Car Hire Coupons for the cheapest car rental in Uganda! We are known as the best car hire agency that provides budget and cheap car rental in Kampala, Entebbe, Jinja and the surrounding area. If you need to rent a car for a safari in Uganda, business trip, a weekend getaway or just for your everyday outings, you will be able to find the most competitive rates and reliable vehicles with us.