The segments of standard, intermediate and full-size cars in France traditionally include the following vehicles: Toyota Camry, Saab 9-3, Nissan Maxima, Mercedes C Class, BMW 3 Series, 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 Cherbourg 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 Cherbourg 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 Cherbourg!
Rental process FAQ
Special rules are applied when driving on a four-lane road, which is not designated as a motorway. When it’s raining, such roads have a speed limit of 100 - 110 km/h.
Drivers with the experience of less than two years must also follow special rules. When driving on a highway, they should not exceed the speed of 110 km/h, and when driving on a four-lane road, the speed limit is 100 km/h. The limit for the speed on usual roads is 80 km/h.
If it rains or snows, or there’s fog, it is necessary to turn on lower beams during the movement. Bikers with a vehicle, the engine capacity of which is more than 125 cc. cm, must drive with the lower beams turned on despite weather conditions and the type of a road.
