Typical models of the minivan/minibus class in Mar Del Plata are: Peugeot 807 7 seater, VW Kombi 8 Seater, Chevrolet Suburban 8 Seater, Chrysler Voyager, Dodge Caravan, GMC Envoy 7 passenger and others.
Standard capacity of a minivan in Argentina is up to 9 people (8+1 formula), traditionally providing seven or eight passenger seats. The capacity of a minibus may vary from 9 to 15 people.
Please note, that in order to rent in Argentina a vehicle with capacity which exceeds 8 passengers, you would need a driving license of the corresponding category.
Minivan dimensions are quite unusual for an ordinary driver, which sometimes leads to appearance of scratches and dents during unsuccessful manoeuvring or parking. Therefore, we encourage you to order full coverage of insurance franchise during your booking, or directly at the rental office in Mar Del Plata.
Before leaving the parking garage in Mar Del Plata, inspect the minivan for exteriour defects and other signs of damage together with the office representative and mark the found defects found in your rental documents.
OrangeSmile.com wishes you a great driving experience on the roads of Argentina!
Popular questions on rental process
Local motorists often neglect many traffic regulations, but that does not mean that violations are left unpunished. Foreign drivers are recommended not to forget that local motorists never accompany their maneuvers with light signals, so it is often not possible to predict their behavior on the road.
Disciplined foreign drivers, who use turn signals, are often not even understood by local drivers. Some local people believe that if the car’s turn signal is on, it is defective.
Driving in the city is greatly complicated by the fact that the majority of streets have only one-way traffic. In large cities such streets are marked with a special sign, and in small towns the signs may be absent. It is usually not difficult to navigate in the city as it is often enough to look at the way the cars are parked (cars can only be parked in the direction of traffic).
