The most popular models representing the mini, compact, and economy car segments in Natal are: Toyota Aygo, Pontiac Matiz, Hyundai Atos, Kia Picanto, Hyundai Accent, Hyundai Getz and others.
When hiring a budget hatchback, it is definitely worth saving on insurance deposit (franchise). Deposits on small cars in Brazil vary from 100 to 1.000 euro/dollars. Check the rental conditions of each car in your selection to find a vehicle with a minimum deposit.
If your routes in Brazil are foreseen to pass through hilly areas or mountains, it is not recommended to consider very small cars for rental. Their engines are usually insufficient for a confident driving on the roads with long or steep climbs.
At the rental office in Natal, consider to take a 'Breakdown Assistance' package or ask an officer for a contact data to use in case of a vehicle breakdown. Cheap cars are sometimes unpredictable in operation.
Upon receipt of the rental invoice, please check that all the information, as well as the final payment amount do match the data in your voucher.
OrangeSmile.com wishes you a safe and great trip to Natal!
Detailed FAQ on the rental process
Traffic police is quite rare in Brazil. The control over the implementation of the traffic regulations is mostly carried out by radars and cameras. By the way, cameras are installed literally everywhere, so do not expect that your traffic violations will be left unnoticed.
In addition to the traffic police, it is possible to meet the federal police on the roads of Brazil. If the traffic police checks cars and issues fines, the federal police has the right to check and verify documents. No matter what kind of patrol has stopped you, you must always be patient and treat police and their orders with respect.
There are usually many trucks on the roads of the country, and this fact slows down the traffic seriously. Often drivers of small trucks increase the speed greatly and constantly move from one lane to another, regularly driving on the opposite lane.
