Car hire Uganda - self-drive safaris with Roadtrip Uganda

Our fleet

When hiring a car in Uganda with Roadtrip Uganda you have three options, to fit your budget and travelling style: Comfort - the Toyota Hilux, Classic – the Land Cruiser, and Budget – the Toyota RAV4. The Land Cruiser and RAV4 are reliable 4x4 vehicles widely used in Uganda and perfect for self-drive tours. The Toyota Hilux is the newer and most comfortable option, and more likely to meet expectations for roadtrippers with safari experience in southern Africa.

We own all our rental cars in Uganda and we never subcontract from third parties. Each car is serviced at our workshop after every trip and we have a close network of upcountry workshops for minor onsite repairs. In the unlikely event that you have a breakdown, rest assured that we offer 24/7 roadside assistance and always have a replacement vehicle ready. Our customer service is unparalleled!

Roadtrip ready cars

Comprehensive insurance
Spare tire, car jack and jumper cables
Radio with port for your USB or mini jack
Car explanation booklet, roadmap, Bradt Guide
Unlimited kilometers, no hidden costs!

Which car would you like to rent for your road trip in Uganda?

Comfort - Toyota Hilux Double Cab

The Toyota Hilux Double Cab is our most comfortable and reliable vehicle with good on and off road performance. It's equipped with a durable and practical bush canopy with drawer system and side opening, perfect for bush camping. It's manual, has power steering and excellent fuel consumption (10-11 km / liter).

With good ride height for game viewing and increased ground clearance and bigger wheels, the Double Cab is a real pleasure to drive in the national parks, and it's versatile on different road surfaces. Its reliable air conditioning is also great for hot, dusty roads! Fits 5 persons with camping gear. You can also hire the Hilux with a rooftop tent and electrical fridge.

Price per day in Euro	*Low season	Regular season
1- 4 days	€ 119	€ 129
5- 9 days	€ 109	€ 119
10+ days	€ 99	€ 109

* 1st March - 31st May

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Hilux right view

Hilux back right

Hilux front right

Hilux back large

Hilux left front

Classic - Toyota Landcruiser

Your safari classic - the Toyota Landcruiser box model. Classic, sturdy and reliable. It's manual, has a 5-cylinder diesel engine and high ground clearance. Fuel consumption strongly depends on terrain, driving behaviour and load, but is in the range of 8 km/liter.

Be aware that these vehicles are well-maintained second hand vehicles, so the quality of the audio or air conditioning is not comparable to a new car you might drive at home. These sturdy vehicles are made for the bush!

Fits 4 persons with camping gear. You can also hire this car with a rooftop tent and electrical fridge.

Price per day in Euro	*Low season	Regular season
1- 4 days	€ 99	€ 109
5- 9 days	€ 89	€ 99
10+ days	€ 79	€ 89

* 1st March - 31st May

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Toyota Regular Landcruiser with roof top tent, great for self drive safaris

The regular Toyota Landcruiser - a safari classic!

Toyota Landcruiser with a rooftoptent

Toyota Landcruiser with a rooftoptent (1)

The interior of a Toyota Landcruiser, car rental Roadtrip Uganda

Toyota Landcruiser Roadtrip Uganda rental car with folded rooftop tent

Classic - Landcruiser stretched with pop-up roof

Your ultimate safari car: the stretched Landcruiser with pop-up roof. No wildlife can go unnoticed from this viewpoint! The extended version fits six people comfortably, or four with camping gear. It's manual, has a 6 cylinder diesel engine and high ground clearance. Fuel consumption is around 8 km/liter.

These vehicles are bush proof rather than brand new, so the comfort level can’t be compared to a new car. Possible to rent with electrical fridge. When equipped with a rooftop tent, it's not compatible with the pop up roof.

Price per day in euro	*Low season	Regular season
1- 4 days	€ 109	€ 119
5- 9 days	€ 99	€ 109
10+ days	€ 89	€ 99

* 1st March - 31st May

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Stretched Landcruiser with pop-up roof in Queen Elizabeth National Park Uganda

A stretched Toyota Land Cruiser - your ultimate safari vehicle

The luggage space in a Stretched Toyota Landcruiser

Stretched Landcruiser front view rental car in Uganda

The stretched Landcruiser fits 6 adults, great if you are travelling with a family in Uganda

Budget - Toyota RAV4 - 5 doors

The RAV4 is Uganda's most widely used 4x4. Sporty, compact and robust, as well as easy and economical to drive. It’s automatic and in permanent four-wheel-drive. Fuel consumption is very low compared to the Landcruiser: around 10-12 km/liter.

Our RAV's are well maintained, second hand vehicles. The 5-door model can fit up to four people. If you're camping in Uganda with three adults or more, the Hilux or Landcruiser would be the car to choose. It is NOT possible to travel to Kidepo and Karamoja in a RAV4.

Price per day in euro	*Low season	Regular season
1- 4 days	€ 59	€ 69
5- 9 days	€ 54	€ 64
10+ days	€ 49	€ 59

* 1st March - 31st May

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5-door Toyota RAV4 on the roads in Uganda

Toyota RAV4 car hire Uganda

Toyota RAV4 5-door

Toyota RAV4 5-door on safari Uganda

Toyota RAV4 5-door - budget vehicle

Roadtrip Uganda can hire on the roads

Toyota RAV4 5-door in Murchison Falls NP

Budget - Toyota RAV4 - 3 doors

This is the 5-door RAV4's little brother, but other than size, there are no differences between the two. Both RAV4s are automatic and have the same engine.

The smaller 3-door model fits two people with camping gear, or three people if you're not camping and only take personal luggage.

It's NOT possible to travel to Kidepo and Karamoja areas in a RAV4; the Landcruiser or Hilux is required.

Price per day in euro	*Low season	Regular season
1- 4 days	€ 49	€ 59
5- 9 days	€ 44	€ 54
10+ days	€ 39	€ 49

* 1st March - 31st May

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Toyota RAV4 - getting through the rough parts!

The luggage space in a 3-door Toyota RAV4

3-door Toyota RAV4 - Your budget buddy in Uganda

Drive your own adventure in a 3-door Toyota RAV4

Toyota Rav4 3-door car rental Uganda

Car rental add ons: camping gear and driver-guides

Rent a car with camping gear

Uganda is a great country for camping. There are many campsites in and around its national parks, ranging from basic public campsites to five-star luxury camping with all the amenities you could wish for.

Our Toyota Hilux and Landcruiser can both be equipped with a rooftop tent, or you can hire a dome tent. Both options come with a full set of quality camping gear, including a mattress, sleeping bag, headlights, cooking equipment, table and chairs. The extra storage space in the Hilux makes it the perfect car for camping in the bush!

Camp gear set with ground tent	€ 5 pp/day
Camp gear set with roof top tent	€ 20 per day
Camp gear set with family roof top tent	€ 30 per day
Electrical fridge	€ 5 per day

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Rent a car with driver

All of our drivers are skilled, flexible, experienced, helpful and most of all pleasant company. The cost of hiring a driver is €35/ day – this also covers his meals and accommodation. The driver will always sort these out himself. Most lodges have a drivers’ section and provide accommodation and meals for free. When you travel into a national park with a driver, you will also have to pay their entrance fee of €2 - €5 / day, depending on the park.

The driver is responsible for the wellbeing of the car, and the security bond will no longer apply.

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What is included when hiring a car from Roadtrip Uganda?

Included

Comprehensive car insurance
Roadmap and Bradt Travel Guide

Optional

Airport transfers
Driver-Guide
Gorilla permit ($ 600 pp)
Chimp permit ($ 150 pp)
Camping gear
Electrical fridge

Are you ready to drive your own adventure in Uganda?

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