Typical models of the minivan/minibus class in Brussels are: Ford Galaxy 7 seater, Mercedes Vito, Peugeot 807 7 seater, Citroen C8 Tdi, Citroen Picasso, Mercedes Viano 8 Seater and others.
Standard capacity of a minivan in Belgium 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 Belgium 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 Brussels.
Before leaving the parking garage in Brussels, 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 Belgium!
Popular questions on rental process
The cost of parking services depends on the location of the parking lot and the time of the day. In the daytime one hour of parking usually costs from 1 to 2.5 euro. If you want to park your car for a longer period, it is recommended to use the services of public parking lots. As a rule, the cost of one hour of parking at such lots is 2 - 3 euro per hour.
When choosing a place to park, you should pay particular attention to the sign in the form of a red triangle (Axe Rouge). These signs are usually installed on busy streets. The road sign means that it is not permitted to park cars there in the period from 07:00 to 09:30 and from 16:00 to 18:00.
When leaving your car at a parking lot, even for several minutes, make sure you lock the doors and close all the windows. If you leave a side window open, you can get a fine of 50 euro. Drivers are not allowed to leave doors or windows open.
