Typical models of the minivan/minibus class in The Hague 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 The Hague.
Before leaving the parking garage in The Hague, 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 requirements regarding the speed limit are the following: in residential areas the maximum allowed speed is 50 km/h, on country roads - 80 - 90 km/h, on highways - 110 - 130 km/h. When driving, it is important to pay attention to all road signs because the speed limit can vary depending on different parts of the road.
Speeding fines are quite high and can be up to 1100 euro. For example, having exceeded the allowed speed by just 20 km/h, the driver is guaranteed to receive a fine of not less than 70 euro.
Large fines are imposed for parking in the wrong place. The minimum fine for this type of violation is 500 euro. Drivers should also remember a very important rule – it is forbidden to park cars closer than 30 meters to a traffic light or a crossroads. If the road has yellow markings, then parking at this site is prohibited.
