Typical models of the minivan/minibus class in Duisburg 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 Duisburg.
Before leaving the parking garage in Duisburg, 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
For local residents car is not just a means of transportation, but one of the main indicators of their social status. They look after their cars carefully and try to keep them always clean and flawless. The attitude to “sloppy” drivers in Germany is appropriate.
Maintenance checkup is performed by the TUV car service. It is worth noting that vehicles older than 3 years are due to stricter and more stringent requirements for performance measurements.
For locals a personal car is more an element of high comfort than just a vehicle. Residents of big cities use private cars in exceptional cases, and in everyday life they try to use public transport.
