The segments of standard, intermediate and full-size cars in Romania traditionally include the following vehicles: Toyota Camry, Nissan Maxima, Mercedes C Class, BMW 3 Series, Toyota Altis, 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 Bucharest 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 Bucharest 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 Bucharest!
Rental process FAQ
In Romania, drivers are prohibited to drink alcohol - the permitted level of blood alcohol content is 0.0 ppm. The police often check blood alcohol content in resort towns, and the patrols are often located close to popular entertainment venues and restaurants. The punishment for this violation includes a heavy fine, suspension of the driving license and, in severe cases, even imprisonment.
If you pass a breath test and your blood alcohol content is less than 0.8 ‰, then in addition to a heavy fine you may be imprisoned for a period of up to three months. If your blood alcohol content is more than 0.8 ‰, then in addition to the above mentioned punishments you may be imprisoned for a period from 1 to 5 years.
In Romania, drivers have the EU standard driving license. Foreign drivers are advised to obtain the international driving permit. Despite the fact that in Romania driving licenses, issued by some other countries, are valid, the international driving permit will help resolving driving disputes much easier.
