Typical models of the minivan/minibus class in Canberra are: Ford Galaxy 7 seater, Toyota Commuter, Toyota Minibus, Toyota Tarago 8 Seater and Kia Carnival.
Standard capacity of a minivan in Australia 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 Australia 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 Canberra.
Before leaving the parking garage in Canberra, 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 Australia!
Popular questions on rental process
Many local roads simply have no "zebra crossing" marking that is so common in many countries. Instead of it, pedestrian crossings are marked with bright yellow signs with a picture of feet in motion. This is one of those types of road signs, the meaning of which is clear and without any explanation to both motorists and pedestrians.
In addition to road signs, there are large electronic scoreboards near some highways. These boards work on solar batteries. As a rule, they display all kinds of useful information, staring from the plan of road works and the amount of penalties to various advertisements.
In most cases, country roads have only two lanes, but traffic jams are rare in them. There are special pockets along each road that drivers can use to overtake or make a short stop in case of a breakdown or other emergency situations.
