The segments of standard, intermediate and full-size cars in Brazil traditionally include the following vehicles: Chevrolet Impala, Toyota Camry, Nissan Maxima, Pontiac G5, Pontiac G3, Oldsmobile Alero 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 Curitiba 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 Curitiba 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 Curitiba!
Rental process FAQ
In Brazil, traffic violations result not only in heavy fines, but also in penalty points. When the number of points reaches the critical level, the driver’s license is cancelled. In this case, the driver will need to pass the test and obtain the new driving license.
The majority of parking lots in big cities are paid. The prices for their services may vary significantly, even in the same city. For example, one hour of parking in central and popular parts of the city may cost you about US$10, while in remote areas the cost of one hour will be no more than US$2 - 3.
In large parking lots there are always staff members who find parking spaces by themselves. Once the car is parked, the car owner gets the keys and the service bill. It should be noted that the parking staff do not guarantee the safety of the vehicle. If you notice new scratches or dents after parking, accusing the staff will be almost impossible.
