The segments of standard, intermediate and full-size cars in Italy 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 Catania 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 Catania 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 Catania!
Rental process FAQ
It should be noted that local fines depend on the period of time, during which the violation occurred. For instance, during the period from 22:00 to 7:00 the fine for a certain violation of traffic regulations will be approximately 30% higher than the fine for the same violation committed in the afternoon.
If you see the «zona traffico limitato» sign on your way, this means that there is a zone that is limited for vehicles. Entering this zone is only possible for an additional fee. As a rule, such signs are located near the central parts of cities and historic districts.
If a hotel, in which foreign tourists stay, is located in the abovementioned zone, then entering the area is free. The hotel staff should be informed about the car in advance, so they can report the plate number to the police and add it to the list at the checkpoint.
