Santa Maria Car Hire | Rent Your Car in Santa Maria

Nuances of hiring and using cars in Santa Maria

Budget rental. The most economical offers in Santa Maria are rendered for the following cases: (a) your pick-up date is 2-6 months ahead; (b) the same pick-up and return location and (c) a long-term rental (one week and longer). In Brazil, cars with a mechanic transmission and a petrol engine are less expensive than vehicles with an automatic transmission and a diesel engine.

Reservation options. At your reservation time, you can additionally select a GPS navigator, child seats, winter tires, and many other convenient options. For most of the cars in Santa Maria, we will offer you a full coverage (zero franchise) insurance (full coverage of your risks, No Excess).

Car pick-up. The rental office in Santa Maria will make the vehicle ready for you at the time indicated during your reservation. Upon arrival, you should show the required documents: your voucher, driving license and credit card. The rental office will provide you the keys, rental documents, and the invoice. Please check that all the data in the documents and invoice coincides with the data in your voucher.

Safety. Have your rental papers with you during the whole rental period in Brazil, do not leave them in the car or at your hotel room. Keep car keys in a safe place out of reach of burglars in Santa Maria. In case of a car theft, your insurance will be invalid without keys provided.

Car return. The final examination of the vehicle, final payment, and issuing of documents are performed in Santa Maria office upon the return of the vehicle. The fuel conditions (return with a full tank or an empty tank) are indicated in your voucher.

OrangeSmile.com wishes you an exciting driving experience in Santa Maria!

FAQ on the rental process

Exploring Brazil by car

Brazil owes its cultural diversity to the last three hundred years of immigration. Aspects of socialization of Brazilians from different social groups may differ considerably. Meeting a large group of people, Brazilians always introduce themselves and shake hands individually. They keep eye contact longer than Europeans or Americans and feel comfortable in social situations. The same can be said about the personal space - for example, it is perfectly normal to stand close to strangers in public transport. When communicating, locals may move very close to the interlocutor. Such values such as tolerance and kindness are widely cultivated, which, perhaps, is the colonial heritage of neighboring ethnic groups. An ordinary Brazilian would rather try to avoid direct confrontation than get into a beef.

Men usually greet each other with a handshake. A handshake with two hands expresses sincerity and warmth. Women kiss each other on both cheeks. A woman who wants to shake a man's hand offer it first. Hugs and patting on the back are common among friends. During communication, Brazilians use a rich body language and touch interlocutors.

Brazilians are generally known for their friendliness and optimism. They happily look forward to the future, expecting only good things. Colorful festivals and excellent climate help them in maintaining an optimistic mood. Even the poorest people love to celebrate and dance, forgetting about everything. Brazilians are unhurried, rarely fussing, living today and enjoying little things. But there is the flip side of the coin - residents of Brazil cannot be called punctual people. Their relaxed attitude and tendency to enjoy every moment prevent them from arriving at meetings on time.
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Car Rental in Santa Maria