Typical models of the minivan/minibus class in Rio De Janeiro 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 Rio De Janeiro.
Before leaving the parking garage in Rio De Janeiro, 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
For example, on Mondays the cars, the number of which ends with numbers 1 and 2, are not allowed to use some roads. On Tuesday, the same restriction applies to cars the last figure in the number of which is 3 and 4, and so on until Friday. On Saturday and Sunday there are no restrictions.
The roads with the abovementioned entry system always have special signs installed nearby. Do not even hope that you can enter such a road on a forbidden day. This will be certainly noticed and you will receive a fine, the amount of which will be approximately 50 USD.
In Brazil, traffic violations result not only in heavy fines, but also in penalty points. When the number of points reaches the critical level, the driver’s license is cancelled. In this case, the driver will need to pass the test and obtain the new driving license.
