The most popular models representing the mini, compact, and economy car segments in Groningen 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 Netherlands 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 Netherlands 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 Groningen, 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 Groningen!
Detailed FAQ on the rental process
Foreign motorists may see a huge number of unfamiliar road signs on the roads of the Netherlands. At first, you will surely find it difficult to understand them. However, many road signs are accompanied by intuitively understandable images, so in a short time you will find it very simple to understand their meaning.
A huge number of traffic lights will surely leave foreign visitors amazed. On some roads, the distance between traffic lights is only 30 - 50 meters. Taking into consideration the fact that traffic lights are usually not synchronized, you will understand why driving on such roads is not easy. As it has been noted above, in the Netherlands, there are special traffic lights for cyclists and public transport.
In the Netherlands, traffic lights have only two light signals – the red and the green one. Therefore, switching from one signal to another happens without the yellow light. This peculiarity should be taken into consideration when you approach intersections and pedestrian crossings.
