The segments of standard, intermediate and full-size cars in Portugal traditionally include the following vehicles: Mercedes C Class, Mercedes A Class, Toyota Avensis, Hyundai Sonata, Renault Scenic, Renault Megane 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 Madeira 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 Madeira 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 Madeira!
Rental process FAQ
Drivers, who have the driving experience of less than one year, should follow other rules. The maximum allowed speed for them is 90 km/h even on the roads, where the speed limit is higher.
The maximum permitted blood alcohol content is 0.2‰. If the alcohol test result ranges from 0.2‰ to 0.8‰, the driver will be issued a fine of 250-1250 euro, and his driving license will be suspended for a period from 1 to 12 months.
If the alcohol test result is from 0.8‰ to 1.2‰, the sum of the fine will be much larger - from 500 to 2500 euro. The suspension of the driving license for a period of 2-24 months is a typical additional punishment. If the blood alcohol content exceeds 1.2‰, then the driver’s license will be suspended for up to three years, and he will face the imprisonment of up to one year.
