Typical models of the minivan/minibus class in Florence are: Ford Galaxy 7 seater, Mercedes Viano 8 Seater, Mercedes Vito, Opel Zafira, Peugeot 807 7 seater, VW Touran 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 Florence.
Before leaving the parking garage in Florence, 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
If you see the «zona traffico limitato» sign on your way, this means that there is a zone that is limited for vehicles. Entering this zone is only possible for an additional fee. As a rule, such signs are located near the central parts of cities and historic districts.
If a hotel, in which foreign tourists stay, is located in the abovementioned zone, then entering the area is free. The hotel staff should be informed about the car in advance, so they can report the plate number to the police and add it to the list at the checkpoint.
If there is no fine in a couple of weeks after entering the forbidden territory, do not relax. According to local regulations, drivers may be notified of the violations within 360 days.
