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 Florence 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 Florence 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 Florence!
Rental process FAQ
Audi and Volkswagen are particularly respected by locals. Mercedes and Opel branded cars are also widespread in the streets of Italian cities. Citroen and Renault are slightly less common, and it’s really rare to see a Japanese car in the streets of Italy. “Luxury” cars can often be seen in big resorts, but they are very rare in ordinary towns.
Local drivers can safely be called the true “masters of parking”. They can easily squeeze their compact cars between neighbors in a parking lot, even if in this case the distance between the cars will be only a few millimeters. Drivers, who value their cars and do not want to see scratches on them, should refrain from such maneuvers.
Scratched bumpers and small dents are fairly common for local car owners. They have stopped caring about such insignificant facts a long time ago. As a rule, the tightest parking areas are located close to supermarkets and shopping centers.
