Typical models of the minivan/minibus class in Florianopolis are: Peugeot 807 7 seater, VW Kombi 8 Seater, Chevrolet Suburban 8 Seater, Chrysler Voyager, Dodge Caravan, GMC Envoy 7 passenger 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 Florianopolis.
Before leaving the parking garage in Florianopolis, 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.
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Popular questions on rental process
Drivers should also be particularly careful in the evening and when it rains. Not all cars move with their headlights turned on, so when the visibility is poor it is better not to overtake at all and move from one lane to another as rare as possible.
There is an evident shortage of parking spaces in big cities. Local drivers park as skillfully as they violate the traffic rules. Do not be surprised if you see how one car parks right behind another, leaving that car absolutely blocked.
Fans of walking in beautiful places will be delighted with some roads as they are laid in truly picturesque areas. If you decide to stop and enjoy the splendor of nature, it is recommended not to walk too far from the car and always keep it in sight – your vehicle left on the roadside is likely to be taken by the breakdown truck.
