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 Melbourne 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 Melbourne 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 Melbourne!
Rental process FAQ
Roads in Australia are divided into three categories: federal highways, state roads, and local roads. More than 30% of the country's roads are asphalted. However, there are also gravel and dirt roads, and some local routes are in such a bad condition that only a crossroad can move on them.
Not all regions of the country have a well-developed road network, and the complex landscape of the country is the main reason for that. The best roads in Australia are located in the eastern, south-eastern and south-western regions of the country.
Foreign drivers are permitted to drive in Australia only in case they have the international driving permit. It is also possible to use your local driving license, but in this case it must be translated to the local language and notarized.
