Typical models of the minivan/minibus class in Chetumal are: Ford Galaxy 7 seater, Peugeot 807 7 seater, VW Caravelle, VW Kombi 8 Seater, VW Touran, Chevrolet Suburban 8 Seater and others.
Standard capacity of a minivan in Mexico 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 Mexico 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 Chetumal.
Before leaving the parking garage in Chetumal, 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 Mexico!
Popular questions on rental process
On loaded highways, local drivers rarely pay attention to road markings and can make quite dangerous maneuvers. Taxi drivers and drivers of buses, loaded with passengers, are especially dangerous.
Drivers never use light signals on roads, the only exceptions are situations when one of the levers is touched accidentally. If a car that moves in front of your car has turned on a left turn signal, it means that it gives way to cars following it.
Despite the fact that traffic on local roads is very chaotic and busy, drivers are distinguished by poised and calm temperament. They will always wait for a slow driver to finish his maneuver and will even politely give way to a car that is about to turn on a busy road.
