The segments of standard, intermediate and full-size cars in Spain traditionally include the following vehicles: Audi A4, VW Passat, Volvo V50, Renault Scenic, Honda Accord, Peugeot 508 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 Bilbao 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 Bilbao 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 Bilbao!
Rental process FAQ
Tourists, who wish to travel in the piedmont region, should be extremely careful and cautious. All the roads there are mostly very narrow and winding, and with numerous sharp turns. Cars should drive there very slowly, quite often drivers need to occupy the opposite traffic lane in order to make a maneuver.
If a traffic patrol stops a car for no apparent reason, do not worry. Most probably, this is just a routine check of documents. A driver may also be offered to pass a breath test in order to check the content of alcohol in blood. Do not refuse to take the test or a patrol can issue a large fine.
Stealing things from cars remains one of the biggest problems in Spain. When leaving a car in a parking lot, make sure there are no valuables in it. It is important to remember that even the presence of an empty bag on the front seat can attract thieves.
