Typical models of the minivan/minibus class in Bavaro-Higuey 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 Dominikana 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 Dominikana 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 Bavaro-Higuey.
Before leaving the parking garage in Bavaro-Higuey, 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 Dominikana!
Popular questions on rental process
Even if there is a traffic jam at the crossroads, nobody pays attention to it. Cars simply keep moving and stop at the crossroads, blocking traffic in all directions. Naturally, the official traffic regulations do not allow such actions, but local drivers care very little about traffic regulations.
If there are traffic jams on the roads, the most enterprising drivers try to overcome them by driving on road sides. If at least one driver succeeds in making such a maneuver, all other cars will follow its example.
Taxi drivers and small bus drivers are among most frequent violators of traffic regulations. Locals often call them “Guagua”. Drivers of these vehicles are always in a hurry, and so they can easily make most incredible maneuvers on the road.
