The segments of standard, intermediate and full-size cars in Great Britain 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 Southampton 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 Southampton 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 Southampton!
Rental process FAQ
Petrol is quite expensive in the UK. The cost of a standard liter of fuel is approximately 1.20 pounds. However, nice quality of main roads and the absence of long and exhausting traffic jams allow economizing fuel.
In contrast to local drivers, pedestrians are not distinguished by a careful attention to the traffic regulations. They may begin to cross a road long before a traffic light switches to green, so drivers should be particularly attentive near pedestrian crossings.
A part of the M6 highway, which is located to the north of Birmingham, is paid. In order to use the road during weekdays from 6:00 to 23:00, one must pay approximately 3 pounds. The cost of a ride in weekend is approximately 2.80 pounds. The toll is cheaper at night – approximately 1.80 pounds, regardless of the day of week. The rates are indicated for an ordinary car.
