Typical models of the minivan/minibus class in Bolzano are: Citroen Jumper 8 seater, Mercedes Viano 8 Seater, Ford Galaxy 7 seater, Peugeot 807 7 seater, Citroen Picasso, Mercedes Vito and others.
Standard capacity of a minivan in Italy 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 Italy 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 Bolzano.
Before leaving the parking garage in Bolzano, 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 Italy!
Popular questions on rental process
Do not forget to move carefully on unfamiliar roads. If you pass a turn accidentally, turning back can be very difficult. Many narrow streets simply have no space for a turn, and many roads have only one-way traffic.
The maximum permitted level of alcohol in blood is 0.5 ppm (a bottle of beer or a glass of wine). Drivers, who exceed the abovementioned limit, will be issued a large monetary fine and a temporary suspension of the driving license. In particularly severe cases violators can be imprisoned.
While driving on a highway, you will see big electronic scoreboards that indicate petrol prices at the nearest gas stations. Experienced drivers prefer filling the tank on small self-service petrol stations (Fai da ate). In this case, there’s a chance to save considerably.
