Typical models of the minivan/minibus class in Sao Paulo 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 Sao Paulo.
Before leaving the parking garage in Sao Paulo, 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
There is a civil organization called CET. The main aim of this organization is traffic management. The organization’s staff reacts promptly to all kinds of accidents, they also help drivers find the best road in case of a road accident or road repairs.
An interesting fact - CET has no relation to the power structures of the country. As a rule, CET staff patrols the streets using motorcycles and pickup trucks. Thanks to their rapid and competent actions it becomes possible to avoid heavy traffic jams in large cities.
Both the local police and CET treat foreign drivers very favorably. Even if a foreign driver has broken the rules, he is unlikely to be fined for the first time. However, it doesn’t mean that you can forget about traffic regulations and drive as you wish – the police will easily distinguish an inexperienced driver from a regular violator.
