A car is simply a motor vehicle with 4 wheels that can transport 1 to 8 people from one destination to another using the road. There are a variety of car types and the best way to categorize them is by their varying heights, chassis, body styles, number of seats, and doors among other features.
Kampala Car Rental offers a wide variety of rental cars in Uganda each belonging to a different car type and below are five of the most common types available for self-drive and guided road trips
1- 4×4 safari cars– Probably one of the most common off-road cars in Uganda are the 4×4 safari cars widely used for park tours and off-the-beaten-track overland trips. The safari cars have a 4×4 mechanism that allows them to traverse any type of terrain and also a high ground clearance and special features like a pop-up roof, cooler box, first aid box and rooftop tents for camping trips. Some of the most popular 4×4 cars for hire in Uganda include the safari land cruiser, safari van, Rav4, land cruiser prado, Rooftop tent land cruiser, hardtop, Nissan patrol etc.
2- SUVs– A sports Utility vehicle combines features of off-road vehicles with elements of on-road passenger cars making it a multi-purpose car type. An SUV can be driven within the city on business or leisure trips and also on rough terrain given its 4×4 mechanism and good ground clearance. Some of the most popular SUVs for hire in Uganda include the Land cruiser models, Rav4, BMW, and Mercedes Benz among others.
3- Saloon Cars– Also known as a sedan, this car type is a 3-box configured passenger car with separate compartments for the engine, passengers and cargo. There are 7 variations of the sedan including club, convertible, hardtop, notchback, fastback, close-coupled and sedanet. The sedans are very popular among locals and business travelers since they are the cheapest cars for hire in Uganda. Some of the most popular sedans in Uganda include the Corona, Corolla, Premio, Sabuaru, Cariina etc.
4- Minivans– Another common car type in Uganda is the minivan or simply van which is avehicle designed to carry passengers in rear seating rows usually 2 to 3 depending on size of van. Minivans have a lower body with well-spaced re-configurable seats ideal for family and small groups planning to tour Uganda’s cities, suburbs and remote destinations given their 4×4 mechanism. Some of the most popular minivans in Uganda include the Safari van, Super Custom, Alphard, and Toyota HiAce drone among others.
5- Luxury cars– Last but not least is the luxury car, an automibile that offers above-average to high-end comfort levels, features and gear based mainly on high quality during and after manufacturing. The up-scale appearance of the exterior and interior is why the luxury cars are associated with rich people, and companies and are normally used for special occasions like weddings, film video shoots, VIP airport transfers, and Presidential convoys to mention but a few. Some of the most popular luxury cars for hire in Uganda include the Mercedes benz, Limousine, Range Rover, Hummer, Jaguar among others.