Typical models of the minivan/minibus class in Dover 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 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 Dover.
Before leaving the parking garage in Dover, 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
If there is the «Residents parking» sign near the parking lot, it means that only cars that often drive through the marked area are allowed to park there.
The car parked in a wrong place can not only be picked up by a tow truck. The road inspection has a number of powers in this case. Wheels of the car can be blocked by a lock or air can be let out of the car’s tires. Of course, such a violation will result in a large fine.
In general, traffic in the UK is organized on a very high level. In addition to informative road signs, major roads have numerous intersections, so the possibility of traffic jams is minimal. Road sections, on which traffic jams occur from time to time, are also marked with special signs.
