Typical models of the minivan/minibus class in Townsville 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 Townsville.
Before leaving the parking garage in Townsville, 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
In addition to monetary fines, certain traffic violations may result in suspension of the driving license. Some particularly severe violations may impose a sentence in the form of imprisonment. It is also worth considering that during holidays and weekends the size of fines and other penalties is usually doubled.
In different states, the size of fines for certain violations may vary significantly. Thus, the fine for exceeding the speed by 40 km/h can be from 500 to 2200 Australian dollars.
The use of a mobile phone while driving is also considered a serious violation. If you are caught using a cell phone while driving for the first time, the punishment will be a fine from 70 to 200 dollars, and a repeated violation results in a lot more serious punishment - up to two years in prison.
