The most popular models representing the mini, compact, and economy car segments in Chisinau are: Citroen C3, Fiat Albea, 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 Moldova 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 Moldova 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 Chisinau, 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 Chisinau!
Detailed FAQ on the rental process
During their stay in the country, drivers should completely refrain from consuming alcoholic beverages. The maximum allowed blood alcohol content for drivers is 0.0 ppm. In addition to a fine, this violation may result in imprisonment of up to three years.
If the breath test result is more than 0.8 ppm, the offender may be forced to pay a heavy fine and participate in community service for a period of 200 to 240 hours. In addition to the abovementioned punishment, his driving license will be suspended for a period of 3 to 5 years. The same fine is imposed for refusal to take a breath test.
In the period from early November to late March lower beams must be used at any time of the day. In summer, lower beams must be turned on only in case of adverse weather conditions. When traveling in tunnels, the use of low beams is also a must, regardless of time.
