Typical models of the minivan/minibus class in Rotorua are: Ford Galaxy 7 seater, Toyota Commuter, Toyota Minibus, Toyota Tarago 8 Seater and Kia Carnival.
Standard capacity of a minivan in New Zealand 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 New Zealand 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 Rotorua.
Before leaving the parking garage in Rotorua, 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 New Zealand!
Popular questions on rental process
As a rule, petrol stations offer two types of petrol - regular (equal to the petrol of the 92 category) and premium. All petrol stations are self-serviced. Once the tank is filled to the desired level, it is necessary to make a payment through the cashier or through the payment machine using a credit card.
As it has been noted above, the traffic is not heavy in New Zealand. The total number of registered cars in the country is a little more than 4 million. Traffic jams are extremely rare there, in rush hours the traffic can only be a little slower than usual.
It will also not be a problem to find a free parking space. As a rule, it possible to find only paid parking lots in the city downtown. The cost of one hour of their services is approximately 2 NZD. Free parking lots are usually located in remote areas.
