Typical models of the minivan/minibus class in Antofagasta 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 Chile 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 Chile 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 Antofagasta.
Before leaving the parking garage in Antofagasta, 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 Chile!
Popular questions on rental process
The roads of Chile are known as the most quality and comfortable roads for travelers in whole Latin America. Large cities of the country have a very convenient street layout, and long-distance roads are equipped with different road signs, so it is simply impossible to get lost there.
Traffic on the roads of Chile is quite fast. Foreign drivers are recommended to follow local traffic regulations no matter what and pay close attention to road signs.
Foreign drivers should not forget to obtain the international driver's permit. Without it, the driving license obtained in the home country will be simply not valid.
