The segments of standard, intermediate and full-size cars in Russia traditionally include the following vehicles: Audi A4, Renault Scenic, Peugeot 508, Ford Mondeo, Hyundai Elantra, 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 Saint Petersburg 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 Saint Petersburg 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 Saint Petersburg!
Rental process FAQ
Foreign drivers are recommended to look for parking spaces next to the closest store. Quite often, even small shopping pavilions have specially equipped parking spaces. If you seek higher level of safety, paid parking lots will be a better choice. They are especially convenient when you need to park your car for a long time.
Payment systems, adopted in parking lots, are also quite different. Drivers are recommended to bring a sufficient number of coins and paper money in small denominations, as often you will need to make payments through cashier, and very few of them accept payments by credit card.
Local petrol stations sell all standard types of fuel. Gas refueling stations have also become more widespread in the country. The majority of petrol stations are self-service ones - the driver must select the correct type of fuel, fill the tank and then go to the cashier to pay.
