The segments of standard, intermediate and full-size cars in Portugal traditionally include the following vehicles: VW Passat, Renault Scenic, Peugeot 508, Ford Mondeo, Hyundai Sonata, Mercedes A Class 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 Azores 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 Azores 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 Azores!
Rental process FAQ
Foreign drivers are permitted to use the driving licenses received in their home countries. However, in this case the driving license has to be translated into English. Tourists, who plan to stay in the country for more than three months, must obtain the local driving license.
A part of the roads in Portugal is paid. You will also have to pay to pass some bridges. The amount of the toll often depends on the type of vehicle.
Payments on such roads are usually accepted in cash or by credit card through operator. In order to pay to the operator, you should select the lane marked with the orange sign. The lane, which is marked with the red sign, can be used to pay in cash or by credit card. However, in this case the payment is made through the automated payment machine that doesn’t give change.
