Typical models of the minivan/minibus class in Victoria are: Chevrolet Suburban 8 Seater, Chevrolet Uplander, Chrysler Voyager, Dodge Caravan, Ford Clubwagon 15 Seater and GMC Envoy 7 passenger.
Standard capacity of a minivan in Canada 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 Canada 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 Victoria.
Before leaving the parking garage in Victoria, 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 Canada!
Popular questions on rental process
If you see a police car with flashing lights behind your car, it should be considered as a demand to move to the edge of the road and stop. Do not go out of the car, this is prohibited. Simply lower the side window and wait for a police officer to come, and then follow his/her instructions.
In British Columbia, there are the most rigorous penalties in the country for driving in a drunken state. While in some provinces the maximum permitted level of alcohol in blood is 0.8 ppm, and all a driver with such a level can get is a warning, in British Columbia even a level of 0.5 ppm will certainly bring big problems to the driver.
Northwest Territories are distinguished by a rather unique structure of roads. Many trails have been built here in snow and ice, and this fact explains the presence of a number of features in local traffic regulations. The province of Nunavut is one of the most disorganized in terms of road access. The total length of its roads it is less than 1,000 kilometers.
