The most popular models representing the mini, compact, and economy car segments in Bari are: Chevrolet Matiz, Toyota Corolla, Hyundai Accent, Suzuki Swift, Toyota Yaris, Toyota Auris and others.
When hiring a budget hatchback, it is definitely worth saving on insurance deposit (franchise). Deposits on small cars in Italy vary from 100 to 1.000 euro/dollars. Check the rental conditions of each car in your selection to find a vehicle with a minimum deposit.
If your routes in Italy are foreseen to pass through hilly areas or mountains, it is not recommended to consider very small cars for rental. Their engines are usually insufficient for a confident driving on the roads with long or steep climbs.
At the rental office in Bari, consider to take a 'Breakdown Assistance' package or ask an officer for a contact data to use in case of a vehicle breakdown. Cheap cars are sometimes unpredictable in operation.
Upon receipt of the rental invoice, please check that all the information, as well as the final payment amount do match the data in your voucher.
OrangeSmile.com wishes you a safe and great trip to Bari!
Detailed FAQ on the rental process
If you get lost in a large city, you should look for road signs with the “tangenziale” sign. These signs will help you to go to the main crossing of roads. Sometimes these road signs have not the “tangenziale” word, but simply the image of several concentric circles.
Drivers should be more attentive when traveling to southern parts of the country. Valuable items should not be left in cars. Burglars can be attracted even by an empty bag left on the front seat.
If there is a sudden breakdown on a highway, you can use the services of Automobile Club d'Italia. Simply dial 116 and wait for help. It should be noted that the services of the automobile club are not cheap. Tourists, who plan to spend a lot of time in the country and make many car rides, are even recommended to join the club. In this case, you can count on good discounts.
