Berhati Nyaman Travel » Car Rental

Nairobi Car Hire | Nairobi Car Rental | Self drive | Chauffeur driven| Kenya

admin — Fri, 09 Apr 2010 09:47:00 +0000

Ref: Nairobi Car hire | Nairobi Car rental

Where I come from, We have a saying that “vehicles do not take you for dowry negotiations”. After all who wants a friend who will let you down during that very special occasion. In any case life is not simple. As you know and I know, a car is not 100 % dependable as it can breakdown even on the most important occasion. However breakdowns can be minimized or avoided all together if you make the right choice from the very beginning.

You are arriving in Nairobi. What are your car hire rental options? Can you go on a self drive safari? Is it difficult to drive in the city? What do you require to hire a car? These and many other questions will be answered here.

Nairobi offers a wide range of car hire and rental options. In terms of services, you can easily get self drive cars, chauffeur driven option options on unlimited mileage. In terms of vehicles, fleets will iinclude Suvs, Salon cars, 4wd, mini buses, and luxury limos. luxury limos are particularly popular with wedding couples. There are several outlets where you can get these.

On arrival in Nairobi, you can hire a car at the airport. An option is to contact your travel agent so that a car will be waiting for you.

Those going on a safari are better off with an inclusive car rental option with insurance, driver’s allowance, fuel and park entry fees. That way the guests will sit down an enjoy themselves without a bother. However if you are conversant with the country you can go on a self drive safari. However it is always good to have company.

Insurance- most of the cars will come with the compulsory third party insurance. However some companies will feature comprehensive covers. Ask your operator insurance he is offering.

Driving:
In kenya, the rule of the road is keep left. At the round about, people coming from the right have freedom of way. Nairobi can be a nightmare even for the most experienced driver but if you keep your cool, you will arrive at your destination in piece and peace. Simply said, just give way when need be. The public transport (matatu) driver can be very courteous and rude at the same time. He will intimidate you to give way but when things are not in his favour, he is the first to give in. A little downpour is likely to make Nairobi a Jam city. My best advice at such times is just to relax in your office and wait for the madness to ebb.

Car to hire:
The car to hire will depend on the destination and purpose. Is it for leisure, family, business, haulage or do you simply want to replace your broken down? If you are travelling upcountry a RAV4 will handle most of the roads. However if you are thinking of Northern Kenya, beyond archers post, and Rumuruti, get a juggernaut (Landcruiser not prado(suv) type but a real one). Make sure you also get some new tyres. However if you are attending business meeting, you can get an impressive salon. If you are taking your pet out on a sunny day or in the beach, you can get a convertible. For haulage, there are small and big tracks including clearing and forwarding companies.

Car leasing:
If you are staying for a short while or your company does not need to be bothered with routine maintenance and disposal just go for leasing. However be careful the agreement you enter into. Some companies may actually sell to you a car through back door in the name of leasing.

Chauffeur driven:

For those who are not familiar with the destination, cannot speak the destination language or simply want to sit down and enjoy their holiday. Some suppliers have dirvers or chauffeurs who can speak foreign languages like French, Italian, Russian.

Nyagah is a tour consultant with R&N Xplorer Africa Safaris.
Doris House, 1st Floor, Tom Mboya Street, Meru, Kenya
Tel +254 723 684 974
Email: rnxploresafaris@gmail.com
Website: http://www.gorillasafaris.netfirms.com

Related Posts

Leh – the Land of Passes and the Roof of the World await you!

admin — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 14:25:37 +0000

Leh, the capital of Ladakh is situated at a height of 3505 meters and is towards the eastern parts of Jammu and Kashmir. Spilling out of a side valley that narrows north towards eroded snow-capped peaks, the Ladakhi capital stretches out from the foot of a ruined Tibetan style palace – a maze of mud-brick and concrete wrapped on one side by a desert and on the other by a lush irrigated farmland. Leh is the hub of Tibeto-Buddhist Culture for ages. Its colourful Gompas have attracted the devout Buddhists from all over the globe. It is also a favourite hiking place and is known for some of the best hikes in the country.

Age-old monasteries, old-fashioned lanes, colourful markets and stunning views of the Himalayas make Leh an exotic destination. Explore a Gompa, go mountaineering in the Himalayas, camp on the Ladakh plateau where the earth seems nearer to the sky, trek on treacherous and breathtaking routes and see rare mountain goats ascend the slopes and cranes fly overhead, enjoy a game of polo in a high altitude field or watch an archery contest where local residents compete in a contest that remains unchanged by time. Mountaineering, white water rafting and wildlife tours are other adventurous attractions of Leh.

Towering mountains reaching up to a clear blue sky, the rhythmic chant of Buddhist monks in an ancient monastery, the rushing waters of an icy river surge down from a glacial height makes Leh a picturesque destination. Leh Ladakh India welcomes you to holidays in Ladakh. Tour a land that will amaze you with its stark beauty and delight you with the warmth of the Ladakhi people.

Tour this scenic destination with us on http://www.ezeego1.com or call on 1800220177 or 18002090800 or 09867565900.

Book cheap flights, airline tickets and holiday packages to worldwide destinations with ezeego1 – India’s biggest online travel bazaar.

Related Posts

Explore the Beautiful Brisbane at Your Own Pace with a Brisbane Car Rental

admin — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 12:39:52 +0000

Brisbane is not only one of the most popular tourist destinations of the world but also one of the most rapidly growing cities. Since the 1970’s, Brisbane’s economy has experienced a steady and steep growth, which has made it the fastest developing city of the west. Being the capital of Queensland, it is also the hub city of the region. There are a lot to things to do and see in the city with the aid of Brisbane car hire.

There are a number of direct flights, as well as, connecting flights scheduled to Brisbane from all the major cities of the world. No matter which flight you book to reach Brisbane, once you are in the city, always get a hire car for yourself from a reputed and reliable company. It will help you to explore the city comfortably and help to make your vacation a pleasant one.

Brisbane is a treasure trove of places of tourist interest. Therefore, if you are visiting this place on a short holiday, you need to strategically design and plan your city tour. It will always prove useful to have a rental car at your disposal so that you do not waste time traveling from one place to another, as well as, visit and explore the places of your interest at your our convenience.

You can begin your city tour by visiting the Brisbane River. Next you can visit the famous Australian zoo, which is just an hour drive away from the river. After exploring the zoo, you can plan to visit some of the famous bridges of Brisbane, such as the Story Bridge.

After exploring the above places, you can drive down to Southbank. Here you can spend the entire day at the sandy beaches and popular eating spots. If it happens to be a weekend, you can also shop in the South Bank Art & Craft Market.

You can also opt to visit the Queensland Art Gallery along with the Gallery of Modern Art. You will also enjoy a tour of the Queensland Museum Science centre.

For more information regarding Brisbane car hire, please visit the Cut Price Car Rentals website.

I have been employed as a full time as a content editor, webmaster and SEO since 2001. As of late, the majority of my time has been spent writing articles for my employers blog page.

Some of my interests include animals, martial arts, motorbikes, travel and adventure, music, movies and everything Gold Coast (warm weather, gorgeous beaches and friendly people)

Related Posts

Top Ten Car Rental Tips

admin — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 10:44:55 +0000

Top 10 Car Rental Tips

Remember when people rented cars mainly for the purpose of vacation transportation? These days, things have changed. The car rental industry has grown by leaps and bounds; the most current estimates available (for 2008) put annual car rental revenue at a whopping $21.9 billion. Airport rentals have historically been the main revenue driver, but that segment has remained virtually flat over the past decade and a half; the industry’s growth is due almost entirely to the explosion of the “home-city” rental market — renting from a neighborhood location.

Those renting from neighborhood locations do so for a host of reasons. Some need an extra-large truck for that move across town. Some need a comfy hauler for a cross-country family road trip or a weekend of furniture shopping. And others crave a glamorous high-end cruiser for a fun-filled night out.

Whether you’re an airport renter or a home-city renter, we’ve got a list of tips designed to help make your car rental experience as pain-free as possible for your bank account.

1. Surf the Net. As is the case with many purchases, you’ll usually find the best rates on the Internet. Shop around. Buying online will afford you the luxury of seeing what rates look like on any vehicle your heart desires, without the inconvenience of having a salesperson breathing down your neck. Also, many companies offer special discounts to people who rent online. Rates will obviously vary from company to company, depending on vehicle availability, location and other factors. But rates aren’t the only variable to consider. Consider hours of operation, for example; some companies may close earlier on weekends. Depending on your schedule, this might be a crucial issue for you.

2. Go weekend. Rates are typically cheaper on weekends. At one company we surveyed, you could rent a subcompact on a weekday for $64.99. When we opted for a weekend rental, the figure plummeted to a far more reasonable $22.99. If you’ve got some flexibility with your rental arrangements, opt for weekend rental. Your pocketbook will be eternally grateful.

3. Weekly does it. Weekend rates are great, but weekly rates are usually the best of all. At one company we surveyed, a subcompact went for a weekday rate of $56.99. That same car could be rented on a weekly basis for just $252.99, a savings of more than 30 percent if you used the vehicle for all seven days, and more than 10 percent if you returned it after five days. If you plan on using the vehicle for five days or more, choose the weekly rate.

4. Think twice about insurance. When renting a car, you’ll be offered a collision damage waiver (CDW) and a loss damage waiver (LDW). The first covers you in the event of a collision, while the second covers any loss to the rental company. Both kinds of coverage are a good idea, but not if they duplicate coverage already included in your own insurance policy. Most insurance policies offer liability coverage to protect you if you injure someone in an accident; some also cover rental-car damage via comprehensive and collision coverage. Check your policy or call your insurance agent to verify coverage before signing up for a vehicle. If you’re renting the car with a credit card, your card provider may pay for vehicle damages associated with an accident. Check with your card company ahead of time to make sure.

There’s one caveat. The collision damage waiver covers “loss of use,” the charge levied by the rental car company to cover its lost income when the vehicle is out of service. In most states, auto insurance policies don’t cover this loss, so if you have an accident, you may wind up having to pay this charge out of your own pocket. The states in which loss of use is covered in car insurance policies are: Alaska, Connecticut, Louisiana, Minnesota, New York, North Dakota, Rhode Island and Texas. Unless you live in one of these states, the waiver may be a good idea.

5. Book early. It’s not just a cliché; the early bird really does get the worm, and he usually gets it much cheaper than everyone else. Rates depend on how many vehicles the company has on the lot at the time the rental is made, so sooner is better. Reserve your car at least a week in advance.

6. Think twice about prepaid gas. Typically, renters have two choices when it comes to fuel: You can pay for a full tank of gas in advance and bring the vehicle back empty (or less than full), or you can opt to refuel it yourself just before returning it. Rental car companies suggest that paying in advance will add convenience and that the low rates offered will save you money. Well, they’re right on the first part but wrong on the second. Paying in advance is an added convenience; if you want to save yourself the hassle of a trip to the gas station or avoid a last-minute rush when you’re trying to make a plane, pay away. But unless you plan on using the entire tank of gas, prepaying will cause you to pay for more fuel than you’ve actually consumed. From a financial standpoint, prepaying is a bad idea unless you’re absolutely certain that you’ll use the full tank.

7. Be careful of upgrades to larger vehicles. Sometimes, rental car companies will offer free upgrades to larger vehicles. They do this mainly because compacts tend to be in high demand. This sort of upgrade may seem like a great deal for you, the renter. If having a larger vehicle will genuinely enhance your rental experience, then take the upgrade. But if you have no real need for the extra space, it’s cheaper to decline. Larger vehicles burn more gas, so that “free” upgrade isn’t really free — you’ll wind up paying for it at the pump.

8. Steer clear of airport pickups. Picking up a rental car at the airport can be more expensive due to taxes and fees. Try looking at nearby neighborhood locations to save money. A recent Travelocity study showed that renting at an airport costs more than 11.5 percent more on average than renting at a neighborhood location. Texas airports were the chief offenders, but airports in states like Arizona, Ohio, Maryland, Missouri and New Mexico also cost renters more in taxes and fees.

9. Got kids? Seat ‘em yourself. If you’re traveling with a little one, you can save yourself some coin by bringing your own child safety seat. One rental company we surveyed charged almost $10 per day for child safety seat rental. Obviously, this can tack a significant amount onto your car rental expenses, so if you’re able to, bring your own child safety seat. If you’re renting a minivan, though, know that some rental minivans include integrated child safety seats at no extra cost.

10. Join the club. Many of the larger companies offer club membership in which members pay a yearly fee in exchange for certain perks and privileges. These clubs can save you money with benefits like free rental days and airline miles, but you’ll likely only see savings if you’re a frequent renter. If you fall into this category and use rental vehicles more than occasionally, go clubbing.

Related Posts

Car Rental Checklist

admin — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 14:43:56 +0000

Hopping into your car rental right away and heading out on the streets without checking the car that you’re renting could cause some serious consequences such as road accidents. It is very important to check the vehicle first before using it to avoid having problems while traveling. Here are some things that you have to check before departing:

1. Check for scratches.

It is important to check for scratches before using the car to avoid having conflicts with your car rental company. They might hold you if they find a scratch which they are not aware of.

2. Check for noises.

Start the car and let it warm up. Observe if the car is making strange noises. If it does, then report it immediately so that the company could take note of it and do the necessary actions.

3. Check the A/C.

Turn on the A/C and observe for about 15 minutes. If the temperature doesn’t fluctuate then there’s no problem. But if it does, again, report it to the company.

4. Check the mirrors.

Before using the car, check the side and the rear view mirrors of the car and adjust it accordingly. This is very important as it could cause serious problems while you’re driving when not adjusted properly.

5. Check the windshield wiper.

Check the windshield wiper if it’s working flawlessly. It is very important to check your wiper because it’s very essential in case of intense weather conditions such as rain or snow.

6. Check the brakes.

Check the brakes if it’s working. Immediately report it to the company if you see any problems.

7. Check the lights.

Figure out and familiarize yourself where the light switches are. This way you won’t panic while you’re driving.

Making sure that the vehicle is working properly is essential for a safe and stress-free trip. Simply follow the checklist above and you’re ready to roll. Bon Voyage!

For your car rental needs, Car Hire Nice offers affordable car rental services to both tourists and locals in Nice, France. From airports to railway stations to key spots in the city, Car Hire Nice would surely bring you to your destination.

Related Posts