Traveling through Uganda’s capital city requires car hire at very least? Whether you’re planning a safari, a business trip, or a weekend escape, here’s an up-to-date guide to car rental rates in Kampala as of mid‑2025.
💡 What Affects the Price?
- Vehicle Type: Economy sedans cost less than rugged 4×4s.
- Rental Duration: Per-day rates drop significantly for week‑long or longer bookings.
- Self-Drive vs. Driver: Adding a driver usually costs an extra $35–$40/day.
- Seasonality: Peak periods (June–Sept, Dec–Feb) often raise rates by up to 50%.
- Extras: Fuel, drop-off to other cities, camping gear, rooftop tents—some add extra fees.
📅 Self-Drive Rental Rates
- Toyota RAV4: ~$45–50/day, dropping to ~$40/day for longer rentals (7+ days).
- Land Cruiser Prado / Toyota Patrol: ~$70–90/day; longer rentals bring rates down to ~$60–80/day.
- Nissan Patrol / similar 4×4: ~$70–80/day depending on season.
- Extended 4×4 (Safari Land Cruiser, LC70): ~$150–200/day, often only with driver.
- Economy saloons (e.g., Corolla, Premio): sometimes available from ~$25–35/day in the local private market.
🤵 Chauffeured Rates (With Driver)
- Toyota RAV4 + driver: Typically adds
$35–40/day to the self-drive price ($75–80/day) depending on season and deal. - Land Cruiser Prado + driver: ~$90–110/day, with discounts when booking longer (7+ days).
- Safari-grade 4×4 (Safari Land Cruiser, LC70, V8): ~$110–150/day or more, with driver included and higher-end models commanding premium rates.
- Station vans or Hiace: Often $80–100/day with driver; self-drive option uncommon
🧾 Kampala car rental Pricing Table (2025 Rates)
| Vehicle & Service | Self‑Drive Rate | With Driver Rate |
| Economy Sedan (e.g. Premio, Corolla) | $25–35/day | Typically +$30–40/day |
| Toyota RAV4 (SUV) | $40–50 (50 high‑season) | $75–80/day |
| Land Cruiser Prado / Nissan Patrol | $60–90/day | $95–110/day |
| Safari Land Cruiser or LC70 (extended) | $150–200/day | ~$110–150/day (driver incl.) |
| Hiace Van or 9‑seater | Rare self‑drive | ~$80–100/day |
Extras & Conditions:
- Fuel is not included—expect ~$1.40–1.60 per liter.
- Camping or rooftop tents: usually +$10–20/day.
- Drop-off fees for destinations outside Kampala: around $15–30 to city outskirts or airport, more for remote regions.
- Security deposit: typically $200–$500, refundable upon safe return.
- Insurance: The rates include comprehensive coverage and 24/7 roadside assistance.