Typical models of the minivan/minibus class in Manila are: Ford Galaxy 7 seater, Mitsubishi L300 12 Seater, Opel Zafira, Peugeot 807 7 seater, VW Caravelle, VW Kombi 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 Manila.
Before leaving the parking garage in Manila, 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
Controversial traffic situations happen often on local roads, but in most cases they are resolved quickly and peacefully. Manila has the busiest traffic in the country. At first glance, foreign visitors may consider local traffic completely random and incredibly dangerous.
The country’s capital is home to about 12 million people. The number of cars in the city is a little less. Despite the fact that local roads are a very busy place with heavy traffic, many local people continue using them instead of sidewalks. They can walk on the edge of a busy road very close to cars despite the fact that there is a broad pavement near the road.
In large cities, you can often see traffic controllers during rush hours. Motorists should obey their instructions, and if traffic controllers can control drivers, pedestrians do not listen to their instructions and keep ignoring safety rules.
