The segments of standard, intermediate and full-size cars in Portugal traditionally include the following vehicles: Audi A4, Volvo V50, Honda Accord, Audi A3, Toyota Avensis, Mazda 6 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 Albufeira 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 Albufeira 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 Albufeira!
Rental process FAQ
The use of snow tires with studs is forbidden in Portugal, and the use of winter tires is mandatory in some regions only. Serra da Estrela is one of these regions. In winter, roads here become quite slippery and dangerous.
It is prohibited to use radar detectors. The fine for this violation ranges from 500 to 2500 euro. If the gadget has been discovered, it is subject to mandatory forfeiture even in case it wasn’t used.
On toll roads, you will find the so called “green zones” every 30 - 50 kilometers. Besides several shops and a petrol station, they usually include a special rest area equipped with tables and benches. Quite often these recreation areas include small cafes and restaurants.
