Typical models of the minivan/minibus class in La Serena 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 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 La Serena.
Before leaving the parking garage in La Serena, 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
When you plan to use your car, make sure you have all the car documents with you. The driving license and car documents are important even if you plan a ride to the nearest shop. Police patrols on duty are not rare on the roads of Chile. The police can stop virtually every vehicle for the document check. The absence of any of the required documents is a serious reason for the imposition of a heavy fine.
Driving while intoxicated is considered a very serious violation. In addition to a heavy fine and driving license cancellation, this traffic violation often results in imprisonment.
In spite of the fact that the car traffic is really intense in the country, local drivers treat pedestrians with great care and respect. When approaching a crossroads or a traffic light, make sure to slow down. Even temperamental local drivers always give way to pedestrians and other motorists, if that is required by the traffic regulations.
