Frequently asked questions on car rentals in Uganda

How old must I be to rent a car in Uganda?

Most car rental companies in Uganda require drivers to be over 25 years and under 75 years in order to rent a car. However, here at Uganda car rental deals, we provide our cars to young drivers and our age bracket is 21-75 years. There are some Uganda car hire companies that don’t give cars for self-drive to clients especially those that are below 25 years of age.
Here at Car Rental Deals Uganda, we believe everyone can hire a car, simply contact our reservation team and you will be advised accordingly.

What Driving license do I require to rent a car in Uganda?

To rent a car in Uganda, you need your own driving license from your country. To rent a car on a Uganda self-drive basis, we always ask you to provide us with a photocopy of your valid driving license and a photocopy of your passport.

Driving in Uganda

Driving in Uganda is on the left. Therefore before renting a car, you should know that on Ugandan roads you keep left. Most of the cars in Uganda are right-handed. Here at Uganda car rental deals, we advise our clients to drive at 80kmph while on a high-way and 40kmph when driving through a national park or trading center.

Car Hire – Automatic or Manual Transmission?

Most of the cars in Uganda are automatic. However, here at Car Rental Uganda Deals, we have both automatic and manual cars fire hire.

Do I need to wear a seatbelt in Uganda?

Yes, in Uganda it’s mandatory to wear a seatbelt while driving or driven in a car

Do I require a child Booster or Baby Seat in Uganda?

We always advise our clients with babies or children under the age of 12 to use a child booster seat. We have these offered to you at a small extra cost.

Mobile Phones and Sat-Nav Guidance

While driving, you can only use a hands-free phone. If you don’t do this, you are fined. We have satellite navigation guidance systems for our clients and these can be given at a small extra cost