Typical models of the minivan/minibus class in Rotterdam are: Ford Galaxy 7 seater, Mercedes Vito, Peugeot 807 7 seater, Citroen C8 Tdi, Citroen Picasso, Mercedes Viano 8 Seater 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 Rotterdam.
Before leaving the parking garage in Rotterdam, 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
The total length of roads in the Netherlands is approximately 125,500 miles. Less than 10% of the roads in the country do not have the asphalt surface. Therefore, it is safe to say that you can reach literally any settlement of the country in a modern and comfortable way.
Drivers need to be very careful about the issue of using of alcoholic beverages. The maximum allowed blood alcohol content for them is 0.5 ppm. Drivers, whose driving experience is less than five years, should not forget that the maximum allowed blood alcohol content for them is 0.2 ppm.
Driving while intoxicated is considered a serious violation, so the offender will have to pay a fine of 3,600 euro. Driving license suspension for a long period of time is also in the list of punishments for drunk driving. Moreover, if the drunk driver became the reason for an accident, he will face a prison sentence.
