Typical models of the minivan/minibus class in Blackpool are: Ford Galaxy 7 seater, Mercedes Viano 8 Seater, Mercedes Vito, Opel Zafira, Peugeot 807 7 seater, VW Touran and others.
Standard capacity of a minivan in Great Britain 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 Great Britain 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 Blackpool.
Before leaving the parking garage in Blackpool, 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 Great Britain!
Popular questions on rental process
In the UK, there is left-hand traffic, so tourists, who are accustomed to right-hand traffic, may need some time to adapt. Drivers, who got a driving license not long ago, must be especially careful in order not to lose sight of the main feature of local roads.
The abovementioned peculiarity means that overtaking on roads can only be made on the right. It should be also noticed that all the roads in the UK are highly informative, so driving on them is not difficult and very enjoyable.
At crossroads with circular motion, cars to the right have the advantage. Drivers, who are used to the concept of “hindrance on the right”, should always remember about this peculiarity of local roads and crossroads.
