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Economy & Compact Cars in Bern
Bern - Hatchback Hire
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You can also select any of the 3 available rental locations in Bern using the white search form, or change the class of the desired low-cost vehicle to 'Mini' or 'Compact'.
If your budget is limited, it is better to book a car in advance, since rental rates increase with decayed availability of vehicles. Quite often, the cheapest options of golf-class cars in Switzerland can be found in airports.
Bern: 3 rental offices
Bern, Switzerland: Hatchback Rental
The most popular models representing the mini, compact, and economy car segments in Bern are: Peugeot 107, Smart Car, Toyota Aygo, Chevrolet Matiz, Hyundai Atos, Kia Picanto and others.
When hiring a budget hatchback, it is definitely worth saving on insurance deposit (franchise). Deposits on small cars in Switzerland 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 Switzerland 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 Bern, 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 Bern!
Detailed FAQ on the rental process
When hiring a budget hatchback, it is definitely worth saving on insurance deposit (franchise). Deposits on small cars in Switzerland 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 Switzerland 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 Bern, 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 Bern!
Detailed FAQ on the rental process
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Driving Advices for Switzerland – Traffic Regulations and Road Usage Peculiarities
Several special rules must be remembered in respect of driving through tunnels. If there is a traffic jam in a tunnel, it is prohibited to stand motionless with the engine running. If special services staff asks you to leave the tunnel quickly, you need to obey their order immediately. The keys should be left inside the car, and you should leave the tunnel through the emergency exit.
In the territory of settlements, the maximum allowed speed (if there are no other signs) is 50 km/h. Outside the settlements, the maximum permitted speed is 80 km/h. In addition to the standard set of documents (the driving license, the vehicle certificate and the insurance), foreign drivers should always carry a passport. The absence of any of these documents is considered a serious violation.
The transportation and use of radar detectors is considered one of the most serious traffic violations. Even if the device is not working, you will still have to pay a heavy fine, and the device will be certainly confiscated. Moreover, you are likely to be imprisoned for this violation.
Sightseeing of Bern, Switzerland
For years, Bern has been widely famous for its high-quality sausages. There are several historic farms not far away from the city. Only the finest organic meat is used to make local sausages. Travelers are welcome to try various meat delicacies in numerous restaurants and bars of the city. Various meat snacks are extremely popular with beer, and sausages can be served roasted or unprocessed. However, travelers wishing to sample various local sausages are still better to visit one of the local food markets. This is where they will be able to try many rare types of meat delicacies that are not available even in restaurants.
The majority of food is quite simple in the national cuisine. Local food contains mostly simple ingredients and is cooked fast. Residents of Bern are often referred to as the biggest fans of fermented cabbage in the country. Local fermented cabbage is also cooked in a special way. Beans are added during the fermentation process. The ready cabbage is usually served with roasted potatoes. Foreign guests planning to visit national cuisine restaurants in Bern should keep in mind that food is usually served in large portions.
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