Typical models of the minivan/minibus class in Eilat are: Hyundai Trajet 7 seater, Ford Galaxy 7 seater, Peugeot 807 7 seater, Citroen Picasso, Toyota Minibus, Toyota Previa and others.
Standard capacity of a minivan in Israel 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 Israel 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 Eilat.
Before leaving the parking garage in Eilat, 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 Israel!
Popular questions on rental process
Police cars and ambulances have the advantage on the roads of Israel. These vehicles often use light and sound signals while moving. Once you hear the siren, you need to move to the right lane and free the way for the abovementioned cars.
In some urban roads you can see special lanes that are separated by double yellow lines. These lanes are designed for public transport, as well as taxis. Ordinary cars are allowed to occupy such lanes in one case only – if there is a maximum number of passengers in the car.
The total number of registered cars in the country is almost 1.5 million. As it is not hard to guess, the traffic in large cities is very heavy. Despite strict traffic regulations, every year approximately 500 serious accidents happen on the roads of Israel. Many of them claim lives of people. The temper of local drivers, many of who are too bold and confident on the road, is one of the reasons for the sad statistic.
