Typical models of the minivan/minibus class in Helsinki are: Citroen Picasso, Citroen Jumper 8 seater, Citroen C8 Tdi, VW Touran, Peugeot 807 7 seater, Opel Zafira and others.
Standard capacity of a minivan in Finland 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 Finland 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 Helsinki.
Before leaving the parking garage in Helsinki, 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 Finland!
Popular questions on rental process
If during the check the police determine that the vehicle doesn’t meet the standards, it will be immediately transported to a parking lot or to a repair center. It is prohibited to use such a vehicle, and the driver will get it back only after the repair that will solve all problems.
There are also several serious requirements concerning tires. For example, starting from the beginning of December to the end of February, owners of the vehicles weighing less than 3.5 tons must use winter tires. Trailers, the mass of which ranges from 750 to 3500 kg, must also be equipped with winter tires.
The local traffic regulations allow the use of snow tires starting from early November to late March. The abovementioned time period is not strict and may vary depending on the specific weather conditions.
