Typical models of the minivan/minibus class in Chisinau are: Citroen Jumper 8 seater, Ford Galaxy 7 seater, Peugeot 807 7 seater, Citroen Picasso, VW Kombi 8 Seater, Toyota Minibus and others.
Standard capacity of a minivan in Moldova 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 Moldova 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 Chisinau.
Before leaving the parking garage in Chisinau, 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 Moldova!
Popular questions on rental process
The amount of fines in Moldova is set in units. One standard unit is equal to 20 lei. Speeding will result in the largest fines. The amount of the fine can be up to 50 units. Motorists need to keep their vehicles clean. Dirty registration number or beams may result in a fine of 3 units.
In Moldova, drivers are very attentive and respectful to pedestrians. Don’t forget to give way to pedestrians at pedestrian crossings. If you fail to do that, the penalty will be 10 units.
Driving while intoxicated will also result in very large monetary fines. The minimum penalty for this violation is 400 units.
