Typical models of the minivan/minibus class in Maastricht are: Citroen Jumper 8 seater, Mercedes Viano 8 Seater, Ford Galaxy 7 seater, Peugeot 807 7 seater, Citroen Picasso, Mercedes Vito and others.
Standard capacity of a minivan in Netherlands 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 Netherlands 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 Maastricht.
Before leaving the parking garage in Maastricht, 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 Netherlands!
Popular questions on rental process
Starting from 1 September 2012, the list of highways, where the maximum permitted speed is 130 km/h, was significantly expanded. Currently, this speed limit is valid on 60% of highways in the country, and only 40% of highways still stick to the old rule.
Local petrol stations sell diesel fuel and unleaded petrol (95 and 98). There are also gas filling stations in the Netherlands. As a rule, they are marked with the standard «LPG» mark. According to the local regulations, it is possible to transport petrol in cans.
In 2013, as a part of the “Smart Highway” project, some roads in the Netherlands will be turned into the so-called "smart roads". Road markings on such roads will be made with a special fluorescent paint that glows in the dark and alerts drivers about the weather and road conditions. For example, when the temperature is low, drivers will see glowing snowflakes on the road – a warning that the road may be slippery.
