Typical models of the minivan/minibus class in Sharm El Sheikh are: Opel Zafira, VW Touran, Hyundai Trajet 7 seater, Toyota Previa, Ford Galaxy 7 seater, Peugeot 807 7 seater and others.
Standard capacity of a minivan in Egypt 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 Egypt 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 Sharm El Sheikh.
Before leaving the parking garage in Sharm El Sheikh, 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 Egypt!
Popular questions on rental process
The cost of fuel is quite low and estimates approximately 1.5 pounds per one liter of petrol. Taking into consideration a huge number of cars, you will understand why queues at petrol stations are so long. Sometimes you need to wait almost one hour simply to fill the tank. Therefore, drivers are advised to take any opportunity and fill the tank anytime it’s possible.
In Egypt, parking on the street is free, but even in such circumstances you will find it really hard to find a free space. Do not leave the car near residences of politicians, as well as nearby government buildings. Inexperienced drivers should always pay attention to local drivers and the places they choose to park their vehicles. If they leave their cars on some road, then everyone can do the same.
Of course, there are paid parking lots in all cities of the country. The cost of using a paid parking space is about 5 pounds, and if you need to leave the car at a parking lot for a whole day, it will cost you from 15 to 20 pounds.
