Typical models of the minivan/minibus class in Darwin 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 Darwin.
Before leaving the parking garage in Darwin, 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 open parking areas near pedestrian zones have special constraints. They have small curbs that prevent vehicles from driving to the sidewalk. This is very useful when the vehicle is driving backwards and the parking border is not visible to the driver.
Road navigation in Australia is distinguished by ease and convenience. Many text road signs are duplicated by graphic signs, so their meaning is clear even to those who do not have a driving license. Road signs in Australia are not distinguished by a large range of colors, and this fact also makes the orientation on roads of the country easier.
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.
