The segments of standard, intermediate and full-size cars in Netherlands traditionally include the following vehicles: Audi A4, VW Passat, Volvo V50, Renault Scenic, Honda Accord, Peugeot 508 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 Groningen 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 Groningen 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 Groningen!
Rental process FAQ
Foreign drivers should not forget that there are usually large traffic jams at the entrances to major cities of the country, such as The Hague, Rotterdam and Amsterdam. In the territory of towns, traffic is usually very intense, and the presence of public transport and numerous bicycles only makes the situation even more complicated.
One more important peculiarity that can confuse foreign drivers is multi-level interchanges. Even an experienced driver can easily get lost in the maze of exits from these interchanges, so foreign visitors are recommended to travel in large cities with navigator.
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.
