Are you to travel with your pets but you are not sure whether they are accepted in car rentals or not? Are you interested in long safaris and you want to come along with your dog? Before embarking on a vacation to any African destination with your pet, it is advisable that you first find out if pets are allowed in car rentals or not.
Like most tours and travel agencies, we understand that traveling along with pets is part of the family. Depending on the Car Rental Company that you will deal with, however majority of them do not allow pets and if they allow and you will have to bear with the set terms and conditions and if they favor you then you can come along with your dog. It is exciting being on safari with your pet but you will have to bear with the terms and conditions that will be told to you especially when it comes to maintaining the vehicle clean. This may not be a big deal to most of the responsible pet owners.
Usually, Car Rental Companies which accept dogs or any pets in their car rentals do not disclose the facts in an advert and this makes it to be very challenging for one to have access to real information that you need. This means that you have to get the actual advice when making a reservation and it is when you will have a chance to go through the company’s specific terms and conditions. Most of the car hire companies are always concerned with the cleanliness of the safari vehicle and an extra valeting cost would be applied in case the vehicle needs more money for cleaning the car after you have hired. Note that in case your dog or even any pet brings unreasonable damage to car hire, then extra amount could be needed from you to clear off the charges attached to repair of the vehicle.
To stay safe from these costs, Eddy of Self Drive Uganda, one of the leading car hire agencies in Uganda has shared some of the tips that you need to pay attention on while traveling with your dog or any pet;
- You need a seat protector or a blanket to stop excess dog hair dropping on the car seats
- Be keen when getting a dog in and out of the car rental otherwise you will incur a cost for spoiling the paintwork
- Ensure that your dog is well strapped in a secure area in the boot or a crate. Smaller pets can also be kept in suitable transportation box.
- Make sure that the vehicle is fully vacuumed after use
- Make sure that the vehicle smells fresh for the next visitors
In conclusion, if you are planning to get along with your dog during your vacation, make sure that you take care of the car hire as you could have done it to your personal. However, we provide a wide range of car rentals right from Rav4 SUVs, coasters, minibus, Land cruisers and many more. Hiring one of our car hire will reward you with the most comfortable and exciting adventures while you are on vacation in Africa.
