The segments of standard, intermediate and full-size cars in Switzerland traditionally include the following vehicles: Toyota Camry, Saab 9-3, Nissan Maxima, Mercedes C Class, BMW 3 Series, Renault Megane 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 Lugano 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 Lugano 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 Lugano!
Rental process FAQ
While driving, it is recommended to keep the low beams always turned on. Low beams must work in poor visibility conditions (at night, in the rain, or when driving through a tunnel).
The driver and all the passengers inside the car must fasten seat belts. The violation of this rule will certainly result in a fine. Foreign drivers should also not forget that children under 7 years can be transported in a special child seat only. Children under 12 years can sit on the back seat only.
Driving under influence is considered a serious violation, so the punishment is also strict. The maximum permitted blood alcohol content for drivers is 0.5 ppm. The police can offer you to take the breath test as a part of the standard document check – note that you cannot refuse.
