Typical models of the minivan/minibus class in Lyon 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 France 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 France 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 Lyon.
Before leaving the parking garage in Lyon, 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 France!
Popular questions on rental process
While driving, you may notice rather strange digits on road signs - the numbers 1 - 15 or 16 - 31. These numbers mean that during the mentioned days of a month car parking on this side of the road is prohibited.
All types of roads have speed limits. The maximum speed for driving in the territory of a village is 50 km/h, on suburban roads the speed is limited to 90 km/h, and on highways the maximum speed is 110 km/h.
All of these restrictions must be followed. In case there is a violation of the traffic regulations, the police will be adamant and will always issue a fine. In addition, many parts of roads throughout the country are equipped with automatic radars.
