Typical models of the minivan/minibus class in Cuiaba are: Ford Galaxy 7 seater, VW Caravelle, VW Touran, Chevrolet Uplander, Citroen C8 Tdi, Ford Club Wagon 15 Seater and others.
Standard capacity of a minivan in Brazil 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 Brazil 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 Cuiaba.
Before leaving the parking garage in Cuiaba, 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 Brazil!
Popular questions on rental process
If in cities robbers have become a serious threat to drivers, in the country drivers should try to escape from animals. For animals, unpaved roads are no different from all other places, so herds of animals can walk on them leisurely, not paying any attention to honking cars.
For pedestrians crossing a road is always a big risk. Local motorists almost never stop before crossroads, even if a few dozen people wait for it impatiently. Disciplined foreign drivers often cause road accidents because they suddenly (for local drivers) and without any warning stop at pedestrian crossings or traffic lights.
Despite the fact that drivers in Brazil do not bother to follow at least basic traffic rules, there are still several unspoken rules that they respect. For example, if the vehicle in front of your car “winks” with its right headlight, this means it allows you to overtake it. In case the left headlight is flashing, then overtaking is prohibited for some reason.
