The segments of standard, intermediate and full-size cars in India traditionally include the following vehicles: Hyundai Elantra, Mercedes C Class, Toyota Avensis, Nissan Primera, Hyundai Sonata, Nissan Maxima 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 Kolkata 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 Kolkata 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 Kolkata!
Rental process FAQ
Dogs are no less dangerous for drivers in India because these animals often run on the road. They are not afraid of cars and large buses, and, in contrast to cows, drivers rarely stop to give way to dogs.
It should be noted that, according to local regulations, for drivers to bring down a cow is much worse than to bring down a pedestrian. In some areas, the driver, who has damaged the sacred animal, may spend next seven years in prison.
Foreign drivers usually need just a couple of days to adapt to local roads. You will quickly start understanding the meaning of chaotic honking and traffic. In order to move on Indian roads successfully, it is enough to look carefully at the sides and include common sense. Any maneuver must necessarily be accompanied by a sound signal.
