Typical models of the minivan/minibus class in Jerusalem are: Ford Galaxy 7 seater, Peugeot 807 7 seater, Citroen Picasso, Toyota Minibus, Opel Zafira, VW Touran 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 Jerusalem.
Before leaving the parking garage in Jerusalem, 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
The quality of roads in Israel deserves the highest praise. All major roads of the country are distinguished by excellent coverage. It is possible to drive comfortably on major highways even at night. All main roads of the country are perfectly lit and are highly informative.
When it comes to describing the behavior of local drivers on the road, it can be described as rather quiet and restrained. Of course, there are “speed racers” among local motorists, but their number is not big.
There is only one toll road in the country - the route number 6. We should mention that there are no checkpoints on the road, and the toll is charged automatically.
