Typical models of the minivan/minibus class in Davao are: Ford Galaxy 7 seater, Opel Zafira, VW Caravelle, VW Touran, Hyundai Trajet 7 seater, Toyota Tarago 8 Seater and others.
Standard capacity of a minivan in Philippines 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 Philippines 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 Davao.
Before leaving the parking garage in Davao, 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 Philippines!
Popular questions on rental process
In the city, it is possible to drive on main roads at a speed of 40 km/h max, and close to children's institutions and on municipal roads the maximum permitted speed is 30 km/h. It is also worth considering that drivers must slow down to 30 km/h when approaching intersections and traffic lights. On country roads, the speed limit is 80 km/h.
A large part of traffic regulations is a mere formality on the islands. Local motorists intentionally do not use turn signals. While driving, they can easily make quite sharp and dangerous maneuvers.
Pedestrians are also not distinguished by following traffic regulations. They can start crossing the road literally everywhere, without paying any attention to cars and public transport. We should also mention dogs as there are so many of them in the country. They can appear on the road very suddenly and are often the cause of large traffic accidents.
