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 Faro 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 Faro 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 Faro!
Rental process FAQ
Portuguese policemen are authorized to impose fines right on the spot. It is possible to pay the fine can not only in cash but also by credit card. In most cases, police vehicles are equipped with portable ATMs.
Foreign drivers are obliged to pay the fine on the spot. Otherwise, the police have the right to seize the car or the driving license until the fine is fully paid.
It is worth noting that speeding remains one of the most common traffic violations among local drivers. Fines for speeding can be different in different cities of the country.
