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Family car rental in Locarno

The segments of standard, intermediate and full-size cars in Switzerland 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 Locarno 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 Locarno 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 Locarno!

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Driving Advices for Switzerland – Traffic Regulations and Road Usage Peculiarities

Pedestrians also have the advantage. It should be noted that not all pedestrian crossings have traffic lights. Even if there is no traffic light, cars are required to stop and wait until the road is free. You can be sure that pedestrians will certainly reward drivers with a friendly smile for their attention.

Older people and children often cross the road in the wrong place, but drivers should treat such behavior with understanding. Pensioners and children are treated with particular attention in the country. You will need to give way to them even if there is no pedestrian crossing.

There is the so-called “30-kilometer zone” in almost every city in the country. As you can guess from the name, the maximum permitted speed in this zone is 30 km/h. As a rule, such areas are located away from the city center. Drivers are always warned about such zones by special road signs.

Traveling in Locarno with family car

Locarno: topics

Locarno is a city located on the shore of Lake Maggiore at the foot of the Alpine ridge. The second name of this place is "City of Peace." Locarno got this name after the international agreement about peace had been signed here in 1925. Another reason for this name is in the fact Locarno is a magnificent lakeside recreation area full of beautiful subtropical parks. International Film Festival traditionally takes place in the huge central square of the city. This is one of the most important and famous festivals throughout Europe.

The architecture of Locarno is mostly represented by the Italian style. This fact is particularly evident in the Piedmont region with its stone walls and roofs. While having rest in Locarno, tourists should definitely visit art galleries, attend the church of Madonna del Sasso and not to forget about the magnificent antique curiosities of the city.

Locarno is a truly harmonious city that is simply ideal for a cozy and pleasant vacation. While walking on the streets of the city you can try food in numerous outdoor restaurants and cafes, visit magnificent gardens of Locarno full of blooming camellias and magnolias, climb up the hill using a funicular road and have some rest in a summer house located there. Finally, you can visit picturesque suburbs of the city and walk near the lake. Be sure to visit the neighbor town of Locarno, Melide, as this is the location of the ‘Switzerland in miniature’ Park, which features various attractions of Switzerland in 1:25 scale. This is a truly spectacular view!
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