The most popular models representing the mini, compact, and economy car segments in Genoa are: Citroen C3, Toyota Corolla, Toyota Auris, Opel Astra, VW Golf, Ford Focus 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 Genoa, 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 Genoa!
Detailed FAQ on the rental process
It is very easy to pay for a toll road. Simply overcome a system of entry barriers and get a ticket for the payment (which can be made in cash or by a credit card). Do not enter a highway by crossing a yellow line – this entrance is made for vehicles equipped with an automatic TELEPASS payment system.
The payment is made directly at the exit of a road upon the presentation of the ticket received. Highways must be left only through a blue (payment by a card) or white (payment in case) line. Yellow line is for cars with the automatic TELEPASS payment system.
Not all local parking lots are available for drivers daily and at any time of a day. If the entrance to a parking lot has a “Parcheggio” sign, then drivers should be especially careful. It is prohibited leave a car on certain hours in a given day of a month or week at such a parking.
