Typical models of the minivan/minibus class in Manaus are: Toyota Minibus, Hyundai H1, GMC Envoy 7 passenger, Ford Club Wagon 15 Seater, Dodge Caravan, Citroen C8 Tdi 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 Manaus.
Before leaving the parking garage in Manaus, 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
On some streets, you may see large white signs with a red cross and the letter “E”. This means that parking a car on this street is prohibited. The sign may also contain additional information. Quite often it is prohibited to park only from 7:00am to 7:00pm, and only on weekdays.
If a parking lot has a sign with the “azul” mark, this means that only holders of a special card are allowed to use it. You can purchase this parking card in any newspaper or tobacco shop. The cost of the card depends on the number of parking hours on its account.
The cost of the 1 hour parking card is approximately US$2. Using the card is easy – simply write down your time of arrival to the parking lot and put the card under the windshield. Many parking lots that are operated by the “azul” card have the maximum time of parking of two hours.
