The most popular SUV models offered at rental locations in Funchal are: BMW X3, Toyota Rav4, Kia Sportage, Toyota Landcruiser, BMW X5, Hyundai Santa Fe 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 Portugal 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 Portugal are mandatory child seats for travellers with children.
OrangeSmile.com wishes you a safe trip and green lights on the roads of Funchal!
Common questions on rental process
Drivers should be particularly attentive when selecting a place to park. It is prohibited to leave a car near the «No Parking» sign, as well as closer than 5 meters to the intersection. You should also park your car at least 5 meters away from a bus or a tram stop.
It is allowed to park cars on some one-way streets. Note that it is possible to park your car on such a street only in the same direction with the traffic.
By the way, you will be able to park a car on weekdays from 8:00 to 18:00 in the residential area only in case of agreement with the local people. If the parking area is located on the territory of some company, you should also ask its representatives for permission.
