Typical models of the minivan/minibus class in Bristol are: Citroen Jumper 8 seater, Mercedes Viano 8 Seater, Ford Galaxy 7 seater, Peugeot 807 7 seater, Citroen Picasso, Mercedes Vito 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 Bristol.
Before leaving the parking garage in Bristol, 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
Local roads are equipped with signs not only for motorists, but also for pedestrians, who may also consider left-hand traffic very unusual. The parts of roads with crossings for pedestrians usually have special signs, such as «Look right» and «Look left». These signs are for pedestrians.
Local drivers have rather a condescending approach to tourists. If there is a misunderstanding with one of citizens while driving, tourists should apologize politely and explain their foreign origin to the driver. Most likely, after an apology the driver calms down and wishes an inexperienced foreign driver to be careful in future.
A large part of highways and bridges in the UK are free. One of the few toll roads is located on the Queen Elizabeth II Bridge over the Thames River, located in the east side of London.
