Typical models of the minivan/minibus class in Rethymnon are: Ford Galaxy 7 seater, Mercedes Vito, Peugeot 807 7 seater, VW Kombi 8 Seater, VW Touran, Citroen C8 Tdi and others.
Standard capacity of a minivan in Greece 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 Greece 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 Rethymnon.
Before leaving the parking garage in Rethymnon, 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 Greece!
Popular questions on rental process
If a vehicle that moves behind wants to overtake, it is recommended to drive as close to the shoulder of road as possible and give way to driver in a hurry. Moving on the side of a road should also be careful, because it can end suddenly because of a ditch, a bridge, or a broken down and abandoned car.
Local pedestrians are also not distinguished by a diligent compliance with traffic regulations. They may start crossing a road in the wrong place, without paying any attention to the rapid car traffic. When approaching a traffic light, drivers should also not rely on vigilance of pedestrians. They do not always wait for the traffic lights to switch to the desired signal.
There are many unusual memorial structures on the roads of Greece. These are miniature temples with a candle inside them and pictures of people killed in car accidents. Every year, nearly a thousand and a half are killed on the roads of Greece.
