Typical models of the minivan/minibus class in Zakynthos are: Ford Galaxy 7 seater, Peugeot 807 7 seater, VW Touran, Citroen Jumper 8 seater, Toyota Minibus, Mercedes Vito 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 Zakynthos.
Before leaving the parking garage in Zakynthos, 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
In the evening and at night many police officers are on duty on roads that pass popular bars and taverns. Their main aim is to find drivers who ride a vehicle drunk. If a police officer asks to take a breath test that will identify the content of alcohol in blood, in no case should one refuse - this will inevitably lead to a severe punishment.
In Athens, there is quite an unusual rule that regulates entering the center of the city. On even dates only cars with their car number ending with an even number are allowed to enter the center of the city, and on odd days vice versa – only cars with an odd digit as the last digit in the car’s number are allowed to enter.
Because of this rule, many local residents who cannot live a day without driving to the central area, own two cars. The abovementioned rule does not apply to motorists who live in the central part of Athens.
