Typical models of the minivan/minibus class in Liepaja are: Ford Galaxy 7 seater, Mercedes Vito, Peugeot 807 7 seater, VW Kombi 8 Seater, VW Touran, Citroen C8 Tdi and others.
Standard capacity of a minivan in Latvia 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 Latvia 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 Liepaja.
Before leaving the parking garage in Liepaja, 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 Latvia!
Popular questions on rental process
The use of radar detectors and similar devices is strictly prohibited. If one of these devices is detected during a police check, the driver will have to pay a fine of 40 latu. Transportation of the devices is also not allowed. If the radar detector is found during the police check, it will certainly be confiscated.
There is an important feature about traffic in Latvia – it is allowed to overtake other cars both on the left and right side. This peculiarity comes from the definition of "overtaking" in local traffic regulations.
There is a concept of special services vehicles on Latvian roads. These vehicles always have a priority comparing to other road users. Special service vehicles are the ones that move with flashing beacons turned on. These are ambulances, fire engines and police cars. Other vehicles should always give way to them.
