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 La Rochelle 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 La Rochelle 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 La Rochelle!
Rental process FAQ
All passengers must fasten seat belts during the car movement. Children under 10 years can be transported in a car only in a special chair. These chairs can be set only in the back of a car.
Transporting children under 10 years in the front seat is possible in two cases only - if the car has no back seat, or if the back seat is fully occupied by other children under 10.
Drivers are always required to have an insurance certificate ("green card"), the international drivers permit, as well as a registration certificate. The absence of one of these documents during the checkup is regarded as a violation of the rules.
