Crossing to Rwanda with a rental car from Uganda is a convenient and scenic way to explore the beauty of these two unique East African Countries. Driving from Uganda its self gives an optimal driving experience as you embark on such a long road trip.
For travelers looking to embark on a cross border car rental from Uganda to Rwanda, this blog will give you practical advice to ensure a smooth border crossing experience. Right from letting you know the required documentations, how the process works to learning the road conditions and traffic rules in Rwanda.
Regardless of your travel experience, our cross border guide will help you make the most out of your cross border road trip to Rwanda.
What to do when crossing from Uganda to Rwanda: Requirements and ultimate guide
Move with an Authorization letter from the car rental company to cross with their car from Uganda to Rwanda.
Carry a copy of the vehicle’s registration Documents/log book: Your car rental company should provide you with copies of the valid car registration documents.
Cross Border Insurance: Our 4×4 cross border car rental fees come with cross border car insurance. You have to ensure that you receive a COMESA sticker as you are getting your rental. This sticker is issued to give you third party legal Liability and compensation for medical expenses that result from road accidents caused by visiting motorists.
Travel Documents: Among what you should always carry in your bag as you embark on a cross border road trip to Rwanda are; valid passport, international driver’s license, Yellow Fever Vaccination Card and a Visa.
Guide to crossing from Rwanda back to Uganda
Traffic Fines and Penalties: Rwanda’s road traffic system is mostly controlled on road cameras. Failure to abide by the Rwandan Traffic rules, road cameras will automatically put e-fines to your rental vehicle. Before, driving out of Rwanda, it is very thoughtful to call your rental company to check for traffic fines.
Customs Check-out of the Car: As you are exiting, you must also exit the vehicle from the Rwanda system. Ask for help from the customs officials to get the vehicle checked out. Request for an exit form for the vehicle with a valid stamp.
Keep all the documents received at the border while crossing with your 4×4 rental car. This may be needed by the rental company.
Before you return the vehicle to your rental company, make sure it is still in good condition, the way it was given to you to avoid extra penalties.
Talk to your car rental company to let them know where and when to pick the car.