Car Rent Uganda

Terms and Conditions of Car Rent in Uganda.

• Any extra day spent with the vehicle shall be assessed and charged accordingly at the return of the vehicle as per the daily rates
• The fuel / oil expense will be met by the hirer of the vehicle during the period of car rent.

In addition to the above terms the hirer should take note of the following :

1. a) He/She should inspect the vehicle before hire to make sure that it’s in proper condition,  no liabilities will be accepted after signing of the agreement.
2. b) No replacement or substitute of any parts or accessories of the vehicle without the knowledge and approval of the company.
3. c) That the hired vehicles remain the property of Laba Africa Expeditions.
4. d) That only the authorized driver drives the vehicle and any liability arising out of the use of un-authorized driver is met by the hirer
5. e) The hirer must take  good care of the hired  vehicle  in matters  pertaining good maintenance, by checking engine, oil and other lubricants like water and  taking care of its security but in case any thing happens due to the hirers negligence of the above he is responsible for  repair and replacement .
6. f) In case of a miner breakdown  during the hire of  the vehicle  you  can make repairs of up to 60,000 UGX beyond that  figure, you are  obliged to inform the company before you proceed with the repairs
7. g) The hirer shall NOT use the hired vehicle for any sport activities like racing or motor rally or pull trailers or to sublet the hired vehicle.
8. h) The hired vehicle shall not be operated in the following circumstances

1) To transport goods in violation to customs regulations or in any other illegal manner.

2)  To propel or tow any vehicle on trail without the consent of the Company

3)By any person driving when not fit to drive e.g. when drunk or under any influence of drug as per road and traffic Act 

1. i) The hirer agrees to protect the interest of the owner in case of an accident by

1) Obtaining names and addresses of parties involved and witnesses

Driving Time & Advice for car rented

2)  The vehicle has to stop operation at 7:30pm and should start driving or be on road at 6:00 am and above, unless it is airport transfer, driving for dinner or shopping, anything happens beyond the mentioned time the client is responsible for whatever that happen on the car.

3) Only the mentioned number of clients on the agreement at the period of picking the car should be in the car until the end of the rented period  

4) Immediately notify the police if another party‘s guilt is to be ascertained or if any person is injured 

1. j) The car hirer will comply with the terms and conditions of the insurance policy and pay the owner any excess in the event of the claim
2. k) Any addition and alterations to these terms and conditions shall be Null and void unless agreed upon in writing by both parties
3. l) INSURANCE

The Operator’s rental fleet is insured under a policy of motor vehicle insurance (“Policy”) from a company licensed to carry on insurance business in East Africa.

Our Insurance Policy Carters for the vehicle for any damages above US$50, Head on Collusion and theft as well a provide Personal Life Insurance for the passengers. However, the hirer is advised to come with life insurance from home country. Any damages below US$50 are negotiated between the Hirer and the operator. This Insurance does not cover any damage caused by negligence such as driving under the influence of alcoholism, wheels/trims, cigarette burns, punctures, damage to radio covers, badges etc.

1. A) Immediately notify the police if another party‘s guilt is to be ascertained or if any person is injured
2. B) Therefore clients are entitled to get police Report and make Police Statement when he or she gets accident because it is what insurance provider base on to compensate, so when the client does not get this police report is to meet all the expenses.
3. C) The Excess insurance charged by the operator will vary depending on the car type: Toyota Rav4 USD 150 and Land cruiser Prado 250 USD.

IMPORTANT: The excess charged by the operator in cases of single vehicle rollover is US$1000. In this case, we encourage you to avoid over speeding especially in Parks and murram roads.

1. D) The hirer will comply with the terms and conditions of the insurance policy and pay the owner any excess in the event of the claim
2. E) In case of an accident, you give you another car with a driver at a fee of US$40 per day if you want to continue with your trip. We don’t allow you drive again.

 IMPORTANT: The Operator is not providing insurance services to the Hirer. The Operator manages the insurance provided under the Policy. The Operator reserves the right to determine whether or not to claim under the Policy. In the event of damage to the Vehicle, the Hirer agrees to immediately contact, and solely deal with, the Operator.

1. m) OVERSEAS USE

Our Vehicles are insured for use in only East African countries. Customers must not attempt to take the vehicle overseas without prior consent from this Company or the y must pay COMESA insurance at the time of renting the car to cover for the any damage caused in foreign country and Overseas Breakdown Insurance is supplied at an additional cost. Details available upon request,

1. n) FUEL

Vehicles are generally supplied on a “¼ to ¼ “basis. No credit will be given for unused fuel at the end of the rental.

1. o) Fuel of the Car on Replacement

 In case of mechanical breakdown we provide replacement of the Car within 24 Hours and we are responsible to fuel to drop the replacement car and then you also provide the fuel to return the breakdown car.

1. p) Speed Limit in National Park is 40KM/h and don’t go off track and any client who does it is responsible to Pay the 150 USD to Uganda Wildlife Authority
2. q) Animals in the National Park have 100 % to the Right of way and clients are to be 100Metres Away from the Fierce Animals like Elephants.
3. r) RETURN VEHICLES

Vehicles must be returned to the agreed drop off location, our office during our normal hours of business unless otherwise arranged we can as well drop off our clients to the airport on request. Returns are not accepted out of these times. Customers that return vehicles late will be charged 1/5 daily rate per hour

1. s) Payment: we do accept payment by (Visa credit card) on condition you prefer to pay in advance 20 days before the arrival date, otherwise if it’s by arrival; we prefer payment by cash either in us dollars, Euro, British Pounds or Uganda shillings using the company’s exchange rate. 
2. T) The Company requires you to notify your Final Destinations on Arrival.