The most popular SUV models offered at rental locations in Davao are: Toyota Rav4, Kia Sportage, Nissan Pathfinder 4WD, Toyota 4Runner, Toyota Fortuner, Toyota Hilux and others.
While selecting your preferred model of an off-road vehicle, please examine the rental conditions. In particular, those requirements that concern credit cards – when it comes to renting an expensive car, sometimes offices in Philippines ask information about two credit cards.
Before signing the contract in the rental office upon arrival, check that the invoice figures match with figures in your voucher.
Once the vehicle is assigned, inspect it carefully before leaving the parking. Crossovers and SUVs are often used in tough road conditions, therefore scratches and other exteriour defects are inevitable. Due to this, it is important to check and specify all existing defects in your rental documents.
If you plan to use an off-road vehicle in the mountains, it is recommended to order snow chains. This will save you from unexpected incidents. Other important equipment in Philippines are mandatory child seats for travellers with children.
OrangeSmile.com wishes you a safe trip and green lights on the roads of Davao!
Common questions on rental process
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.
