The most popular models representing the mini, compact, and economy car segments in Jeddah are: Honda Brio, Smart Car, Toyota Aygo, Chevrolet Matiz, Hyundai Atos, Ford Fiesta and others.
When hiring a budget hatchback, it is definitely worth saving on insurance deposit (franchise). Deposits on small cars in Saudi Arabia 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 Saudi Arabia 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 Jeddah, 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.
OrangeSmile.com wishes you a safe and great trip to Jeddah!
Detailed FAQ on the rental process
Foreign guests must follow all traffic regulations, because the local police are usually quite strict with foreigners and are unlikely to forgive minor violations. You need to monitor the compliance with speed limits and forget about illegal maneuvers. If some "racer" demands to give way, you should give him the way carefully and continue driving with acceptable speed.
Teenagers have become one more serious problem on local roads. You can often see boys aged 12 – 17 driving. Many of them have to drive because they need to take women somewhere, while others simply want to polish their driving skills on busy city roads.
Guests from other countries are recommended to avoid driving in the evening and at night. At night, when city roads are relatively free, young motorists often organize real car racing, showing each other their driving skills.
