Are Pets Allowed in Rwanda Rental Cars?

One of the main reasons that some people opt to rent a car in Rwanda is convenience. This convenience sometimes involves travelling around with your pet in Rwanda Rental Cars without feeling like you are inconveniencing other people. Unfortunately, most car rental agencies in Rwanda do not offer car rental services to people intending to travel with pets.

It is also important to note that most of Rwanda’s tourism is wildlife related. Pets are not allowed in all Rwanda’s protected areas. Therefore, if you intend to travel around Rwanda with a pet, you must consider the limitations that are set by hotels and car rental companies in Rwanda.

Here are some of the things to consider if you intend to travel in Rwanda with a pet:

Hiring Seat Covers

In order to allow to drive Rwanda Rental Cars, most car rental agencies will require you to hire seat covers to limit the possible damage on the chairs that might be caused by animal scratches. The prices vary from one company to another.

Cleaning the Car After Use

The car rental company in Kigali will require you to pay for thorough cleaning of the car. Though seat covers provide a certain layer of protection, the car rental agency has to make sure that the car is free from any animal hair since some clients are allergic to some pets more so cats.

Cleaning the car will require the car rental company to remove all chairs and almost every other thing inside the car to ensure that the car is cleaned to the uttermost.

Booking Pet Friendly Hotels

There are over fifty hotels in Rwanda that allow visitors to come with their pets. This means that though pets are not allowed in Rwanda’s national park; you can actually find solace in several hotels and restaurants that allow you to come with your pet. You can always visit “Bring Fido” for pet friendly locations in Rwanda.

How Much is hiring a Car in Rwanda with a Pet?

The car rental rates will vary according to the type of car you choose. If you intend to hire a small car such as a Rav4; it will obviously be cheaper than renting a Land cruiser. But besides the usual car rental rates; you have to consider the security deposit that ought to be paid to ensure that the car is not damaged inside.

On top of the security deposit, you will have to consider the car cleaning fees which is almost triple the normal car cleaning fees. You will also have to consider the seat cover fees. At the end of the day, the rate will be determined by whether the car interior was damaged by the pet or not.

Are there Pet Clinics in Rwanda?

Most of the pet clinics are in Kigali. Therefore for the sake of your pet, it is recommended that you do not drive so far away from Kigali so that in case something happens to your pet, you can easily find your way to the veterinary clinic.

Parting Remarks

Whether you are on a self drive holiday in Rwanda or a business trip but considering to travel around your pet, you must plan in advance because there are only a few car rental agencies in Rwanda that hire out their car to people intending to travel with pets. If you intend to book at the last minute, you might not be able to get the best car rental deal for your self drive trip in Rwanda.

Carrying your own portable seat covers will improve your chances of ease to find a car rental agency that will rent you their Rwanda Rental Cars.