Typical models of the minivan/minibus class in Bielefeld are: Mercedes Viano 8 Seater, Opel Zafira, VW Touran, Citroen Jumper 8 seater, Ford Galaxy 7 seater, Mercedes Vito and others.
Standard capacity of a minivan in Germany 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 Germany 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 Bielefeld.
Before leaving the parking garage in Bielefeld, 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 Germany!
Popular questions on rental process
Do not try to reduce the fines by filling a claim to court. In this case, their size may increase substantially. The reason for this fact is that the court takes into account the level of income of the violator when calculating the amount of fines.
Local petrol stations sell non-ethylated gasoline and diesel fuel. The most popular type of gasoline is E10 (containing 10% ethanol), but it is suitable not for all types of vehicles.
Driving on local roads on snow tires is not permitted, as well as driving on summer tires in winter. In winter period, riding on some mountain roads is permitted only for vehicles equipped with snow chains. Such roads are marked with special warning signs.
