Essential Travel Information

Uganda Travel Guide

Everything you need to know for a smooth and memorable journey through the Pearl of Africa

Fuel Costs

Price per Liter

5,100 UGX

≈ $1.41 USD

Average Consumption

7-16 km/L

Varies by vehicle type

Kampala Traffic Patterns

Peak Hours (Heavy Traffic)

06:30 - 10:30Morning Rush
16:00 - 20:30Evening Rush

Expected Delays

Traffic jams can add 20 minutes to 2 hours to your journey during peak times. Plan accordingly and allow extra time for important appointments.

Car Hire with Driver

All vehicles are JDM (Japanese Domestic Market) imports. Rates include driver but exclude fuel.

Standard Vehicles (4 Passengers)

Toyota Wish

Minivan4 passengers

150,000 UGX/day

≈ $41.48 USD

Fuel: 12 km/L

Toyota Sienta

Compact Minivan4 passengers

120,000 UGX/day

≈ $33.18 USD

Fuel: 16 km/L

Toyota Raum

Compact MPV4 passengers

100,000 UGX/day

≈ $27.65 USD

Fuel: 14 km/L

Toyota Premio

Sedan4 passengers

140,000 UGX/day

≈ $38.71 USD

Fuel: 13 km/L

Toyota Prado

4WD SUV4 passengers

400,000 UGX/day

≈ $110.60 USD

Fuel: 7 km/L

Toyota IST

Hatchback4 passengers

80,000 UGX/day

≈ $22.12 USD

Fuel: 15 km/L

Recommended for Taller PersonsMore Space

Toyota Prado LC200

4WD SUV (Tall Persons)7 passengers

450,000 UGX/day

≈ $124.42 USD

Fuel: 7 km/L

Toyota Hiace (Drone)

Van (Tall Persons)14 passengers

350,000 UGX/day

≈ $96.78 USD

Fuel: 8 km/L

Locally known as "Drone"