The segments of standard, intermediate and full-size cars in France traditionally include the following vehicles: Mercedes C Class, Mercedes A Class, Toyota Avensis, Hyundai Sonata, Renault Scenic, Renault Megane 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 Bastia 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 Bastia 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 Bastia!
Rental process FAQ
When entering a paid section of a road, do not forget to pay a particular attention to the special scoreboard as it indicates the amount of the toll. Drivers should also keep in mind that in different parts of the country toll roads are managed by different companies.
Parking a car for more than a day can be done in special stalls only. All major cities have special “horodateurs” parking lots that are equipped with special payment machines. This type of parking can be paid only by a special card. These cards are sold only in specialized tobacco shops, which are marked with the “tabacs” sign.
It is possible to park for free during certain hours in specially designated areas. Typically, parking fee will not be charged on holidays and weekends, and during the period from 19:00 to 9:00 on weekdays. In many large cities drivers can enjoy free parking during the period from 12:00 to 13:30.
