The segments of standard, intermediate and full-size cars in Spain traditionally include the following vehicles: VW Passat, Renault Scenic, Peugeot 508, Ford Mondeo, Hyundai Sonata, Mercedes A Class 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 Barcelona 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 Barcelona 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 Barcelona!
Rental process FAQ
Spanish drivers often disregard the speed limit. However, the speeding of just 20 km/h can result in a fine of 100 euro, so it is better not to risk and not to exceed the designated speed limit.
It should be noted that local police is quite condescending towards foreigners. It is likely that if a driver breaks traffic regulations for the first time, he will get only a warning. However, drivers shouldn’t expect that next violations will cause no punishment.
Driving after drinking alcohol is considered a serious violation. The maximum permissible level of alcohol in blood is 0.3 ppm for experienced drivers. Beginner drivers (who received a driving license less than a year ago) should remember that the maximum level of alcohol for them is 0.15 ppm.
