Guide to driving in Rwanda

Driving in Rwanda

Are you looking for a car hire in Rwanda? Rent a car Rwanda gives you guide to driving in Rwanda. These tips will guide you on how to behave while driving in Rwanda especially for the visitors and first-time tourists on a self drive in Rwanda.

Self-drive car rental in Rwanda is one of the most sought after inspirational Rwanda Car rental mode through the a thousand hills of Rwanda and yes when you hire a good car from Rent a car in Rwanda Whether one opts for business trip car rental in Rwanda or preferably Rwanda car hire for self drive and through Africa’s beautiful lands, it is always magical being behind the wheels in these lands.

Here are tips when renting a car to self drive in Rwanda

• Take out comprehensive car insurance. 

For as much as self drive in Rwanda is magical and inspirational sitting behind the wheels, it is also important that you consider taking a vehicle that is comprehensively insured and Make sure your car is ready for adventure. Uncerternities cant be avoided and so is the safety to have a comprehensively insured vehicles.

• Observe speed limits. 

Driving in Rwanda roads is magical and safe if and only if you maintain  the speed limits on the roads as by the road signs. Slower cars keep to the left of the road and always watch out for pedestrians on the left. The maximum speed is 80kms/hour on the highways and 50kms in the centers/towns. Traffic police is always vigilant and on the lookout for speeding vehicles.

• Keep valuable items hidden while driving.

 If you are traveling and got so valuable items in the rented car with you, please keep them away to disposal. This sometimes calls for attention from criminal minded people either following you up. Keep these safe from you and enjoy an inspirational self drive Rwanda car rental in the peace of mind.

• Make sure to have a spare tyre in your car.

 Driving tips in Rwanda on a self drive car rental necessitates one to always carry a spare tire with you and yes fixing the flat on your next stop or gas station should be a must. Flat tyres on the bumpy roads upcountry usually cause flat tyres after a long drive, these can not be a problem if you know how to change tires and when you have a good aerated spare tire with you.

• Never Drink and Drive.

 Most important to avoid during your self-drive safari in Rwanda is avoid driving under the influence of alcohol or any other anoxic materials. Most roads and highways have very crazy drivers and need sober concentration to avoid uncertainties’. With many car rental agreements, this would fall under reckless driving and the driver would be liable for all the damages and costs incurred. Most insurance policies would never cover up such uncertainties’ proved under reckless driving.

• Don’t run out of fuel (Self drive car rental in Rwanda): 

You would not want to be stuck in the middle of nowhere or in the middle of the jungle with an empty tank? Would you? Always make sure to have a full tank of fuel whenever driving in Rwanda and can keep it at half when you are yet to return the rented car in Uganda to the car rental agency in agreement with the company fuel policies. Best fuel stations in Uganda on a Self drive car rental in Rwanda are Total and shell gas stations.

• Give way to Minibus taxis approaching: 

• Never offer a lift to strangers:

Driving in a foreign country

• Guide to driving in Rwanda helps you do the right thing while on your safari especially if you are a visitor or a tourist. Learn about requirements for a driver’s license in Rwanda before you leave your home country, auto insurance, road rules, and permits. You must be sure that your Driving Permit will be valid in the country/countries which you are going to visit.
• Some countries require the availability of International Driving Permits for foreign drivers. You should also know a term of the International Driving Permit’s validity since different countries have different terms from one month to one year. If you stay in the country longer than the International Driving Permit’s validity period, you will be obliged to obtain the Driving Permit issued by the visited country.
• Before you leave your country, ask your insurance company if you are covered for driving abroad. In most countries, it is compulsory to have car insurance; you should know what type of insurance or level of coverage is required by the country’s traffic rules.
• If you are going to travel in your own car, learn vehicle requirements and equipment you will need. Now, in most countries, it is required to have in the car a first aid kit, fire extinguisher, warning triangle, reflective vest, insurance certificates. and so on.
• Remember, at all times while driving abroad, you should carry all your documents International Driving Permit, original Driver License, and car registration documents.

Driving in Rwanda

• Traffic moves on the right side of the road.
• The minimum driving age is 18 years in categories A and B and 20 years in categories C, D, E, and F.
• Drunk drivers are fined and jailed for 24 hours. The legal blood alcohol level is 0.08%. The random breath testing by police is legal.
• Helmet use is compulsory for motorcyclists.
• To wear seat belts is required for all car occupants.
• Vehicles already in a traffic circle have the right-of-way.
• Third-party insurance is required.
• The speed limit in towns is 40 km/h (25 mph) and in provinces is 60 km/h (37 mph).
• Using cell phones while driving is prohibited unless phones are equipped with a hands-free kit.
• The police phone number is 112.
• An International driving permit is acceptable and can be used for one year for driving in Rwanda. After that term, a foreigner should apply for a Rwandan driver license.
• Police may stop any vehicle and search for the car and luggage.
• While driving, it is required to have a driver license /International driving permit, vehicle registration documents, and car insurance certificates.