Typical models of the minivan/minibus class in Vitoria are: Ford Galaxy 7 seater, Peugeot 807 7 seater, VW Caravelle, VW Kombi 8 Seater, VW Touran, Chevrolet Suburban 8 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 Vitoria.
Before leaving the parking garage in Vitoria, 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
Note that in Brazil there are not only regular taxis, but also motorcycle taxis. The name speaks for itself - taxi drivers on motorcycles ply in the city at high speed and offer “fast ride”. For other car drivers such moto-taxis are dangerous, because the drive really fast and often overcome using the opposite lane.
Despite the aggressive driving style, Brazilian drivers are very welcoming and friendly. You can always ask them to help you find a tourist site or any other place. As a rule, not all roads between cities are distinguished by high quality. Advice from one of the locals will help you reach the point of destination in the best and safest way.
According to the statistics, every year more than 30,000 people are killed in road accidents in the country. In 80% of these cases, the accidents happen because of drunk drivers, so driving under influence is considered a serious crime in Brazil.
