Many travelers find it very convenient to rent a car when on safari, family vacation or business road trip. You can just go online and search for a reputable car rental agency to offer you their services or just visit an office in town . However, renting a car has some pros as well as cons and we will break it down for you in this article to help you choose which option is better.
Car Rental Pros
1- No need to own car – This is possible if you are in foreign destination, i mean you cant fly your car all the way to Africa for a vacation. If you are looking to spend vacation far away from home, you can always rent a car from a company.
2- Spacious car – Sometimes renting a vehicle with spacious space is economical most especially if you are traveling with family and friends who wont be able to fit into your small sedan or SUV. Renting a van or minibus ensures the passengers seat comfortably with their luggage.
3- Avoid repair & maintenance costs – When you decide to rent a car , you will save your own car from more wear & tear hence you don’t have to worry about repair and maintenance after or during the road trip. Car rental companies will only charge you a repair fee based on what type of insurance they gave you.
Caption: Toyota Landcruiser for Hire
4- Quality service – You are always guaranteed first class service when you rent a car from a company . No need to worry about breakdown as the company will sort this out no matter where you are, they can send a mechanic or replacement car so you can continue your road trip with no interruption.
Car Rental Cons
1- Strict Terms & Conditions – Most of the car rental agencies impose tough conditions to make sure clients are careful with their cars but some clients always take it inconvenient which normally affects the reputation of the company. The freedom you have when driving you own car is limited by a car rental contract and if you can handle that, then avoid rental.
2 – Limited car make & models – Most of the car rental agencies especially in Africa offer the same vehicle make and models leaving clients with few options. Travelers want a huge list of diffrent models or make so they can choose one that suist their budget as well as meets their personal needs.
3 – Old car models – Some of the car rental companies always have old models and though they function perfectly and always serviced, some clients want a new or latest model most especially if you are on business & leisure road trip.
4 – You become a target – Most car rental companies put stickers and tire covers with their logos on them and by doing this make the client a target for all sorts of criminals including fraudsters, robbers as well corrupt traffic officers which will obviously affect the comfort and safety on your road trip.
So based on the above points, you can choose whether to rent a car or drive your own. Planning to visit Uganda for a safari, business, or leisure road trip, you can now rent a car in Uganda online by sending an email to info@zgd-safari.com or call us now on +256-750383994 to speak with the reservations team.
