The most popular models representing the mini, compact, and economy car segments in Novosibirsk are: Chevrolet Matiz, Hyundai Accent, Renault Modus, Suzuki Swift, Toyota Yaris, Toyota Auris and others.
When hiring a budget hatchback, it is definitely worth saving on insurance deposit (franchise). Deposits on small cars in Russia vary from 100 to 1.000 euro/dollars. Check the rental conditions of each car in your selection to find a vehicle with a minimum deposit.
If your routes in Russia are foreseen to pass through hilly areas or mountains, it is not recommended to consider very small cars for rental. Their engines are usually insufficient for a confident driving on the roads with long or steep climbs.
At the rental office in Novosibirsk, consider to take a 'Breakdown Assistance' package or ask an officer for a contact data to use in case of a vehicle breakdown. Cheap cars are sometimes unpredictable in operation.
Upon receipt of the rental invoice, please check that all the information, as well as the final payment amount do match the data in your voucher.
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Detailed FAQ on the rental process
Don’t forget to be particularly careful when driving on the road with public transport. You should not overtake buses and trolley buses, if they have stopped to load and unload passengers. While driving, it is better to stay as far away from the fixed-run taxis as possible as they can load and unload passengers in the most unexpected places.
By default, the extreme right lane is intended for public transport, but this rule is widely neglected by ordinary motorists and bus drivers. The extreme left lane is usually reserved for special service vehicles, and it may be used only for overtaking purposes, but this rule is also neglected by many vehicles.
In some cities, public transport routes can be arranged in quite a strange way, so you shouldn’t be surprised if the tram lines are located in the center of the road. In order to unload passengers, the tram is forced to stay right in the middle of the road. According to the current regulations, all cars moving after it also have to stop.
