The segments of standard, intermediate and full-size cars in Israel traditionally include the following vehicles: Hyundai Elantra, Mercedes C Class, Mercedes A Class, Toyota Avensis, Nissan Primera, Hyundai Sonata 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 Jerusalem 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 Jerusalem 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 Jerusalem!
Rental process FAQ
In the city, drivers must remember the speed limit - 50 km/h, and on country roads the maximum permitted speed is 90 km/h. There are high speed highways and parts of roads in Israel. The speed limit on such roads is usually 100 km/h. Drivers will be certainly informed about the speed limit on a particular road by means of road signs.
Speeding fines are usually heavy in Israel, and driving license suspension is a widespread additional punishment. Drivers should also remember that on local roads there is a very strict rule about the distance between cars. The optimal distance between vehicles is 2 - 3 meters.
Local drivers usually treat pedestrians with great care and respect. When approaching a crossroads, drivers should not forget to slow down. Pedestrians have the advantage on unregulated crossroads, so make sure you stop and wait patiently till the road is free again.
