The segments of standard, intermediate and full-size cars in Australia traditionally include the following vehicles: VW Passat, Honda Accord, Toyota Avensis, Hyundai Sonata, Renault Megane, Hyundai i30 and others.
The process of a car reservation on OrangeSmile.com consists of 3 simple steps: (1) search by the dates and pick-up location, (2) car type selection, and (3) booking form completion. After the booking, you will receive a rental voucher at your e-mail address.
Before selecting a specific model to book, check your planned routes. If you are going to drive mostly within the Adelaide borders, choose a car of 'Standard' or 'Compact' types. In case you plan long cross-countries trips or mountain adventures, the more comfortable and powerful 'Fullsize' models would become a better choice.
If you need a car with an automatic gearbox, try to make a reservation at least a few days before the pick-up date, since confirmation of such models in Adelaide might be delayed for a day or two.
Upon the return of your car, carefully check that the total payment amount (invoice) is computed according to the original rental conditions.
We wish you 'smooth', secure and safe roads in Adelaide!
Rental process FAQ
Australian drivers are very disciplined and law-abiding. Despite a huge number of cars there is always order on local roads. Foreign visitors also need to behave politely and be attentive to other vehicles and, of course, to pedestrians.
There are many unspoken rules on the roads of Australia. For example, if drivers of cars close to you wink with the beams or make hand gestures, it does not mean that they are unhappy or they want to get acquainted with you. Most probably, they just want you to give way or simply warn of the maneuver they’re about to make.
In Melbourne, there are private roads the total length of which is 22 km. You will need to pay to drive on them. It is also worth noting that 93% of Melbourne residents consider their private cars the main means of transport, and only 7% of residents regularly use public transport.
