Typical models of the minivan/minibus class in Kota Kinabalu are: Toyota Previa, Toyota Tarago 8 Seater, Toyota Minibus, Hyundai Trajet 7 seater, Citroen Picasso, VW Touran and others.
Standard capacity of a minivan in Malaysia 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 Malaysia 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 Kota Kinabalu.
Before leaving the parking garage in Kota Kinabalu, 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 Malaysia!
Popular questions on rental process
Experienced drivers suggest seeking help of local people as that way it will be much easier to find your way to the desired place. Local people are very friendly. They treat foreigners with respect and are always happy to help with advice.
Roads in the state of Sarawak are considered to be of the worst quality in the whole country. Here you can travel freely by car only in settlements, while going from one settlement to another is always a challenge.
We should definitely note that there are many motorcycles and mopeds on the roads of Malaysia. They are a serious obstacle for drivers. Motorcyclists are likely to make dangerous maneuvers and in case of traffic jams they often try to move between rows of cars.
