The segments of standard, intermediate and full-size cars in Philippines traditionally include the following vehicles: Hyundai Elantra, Mercedes C Class, Toyota Avensis, Nissan Primera, Hyundai Sonata, Renault Scenic 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 Davao 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 Davao 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 Davao!
Rental process FAQ
Foreign visitors are advised to obtain the international driver's permit as its presence will help solving all conflicting situations faster. The attitude to the international driving license is also ambiguous. Sometimes the police may require the document, and sometimes the driving license obtained in home country is enough.
Mopeds and motorcycles are a common mode of transport in the country. Experienced motorists recommend keeping as far as possible from them. A large share of road accidents happen with motorcyclists involved. Drivers of mopeds and motorcycles are the most frequent violators of traffic regulations.
In spite of the fact that local people are hot-tempered, all traffic participants treat each other with respect. In the Philippines, there is no such thing as the main road, and in some towns there are almost no traffic lights. However, at crossroads, traffic is usually well-organized. Drivers usually give way to each other politely and wait patiently while other vehicles make the maneuver.
