Typical models of the minivan/minibus class in Azores are: Citroen Picasso, Citroen Jumper 8 seater, Citroen C8 Tdi, VW Touran, Peugeot 807 7 seater, Opel Zafira and others.
Standard capacity of a minivan in Portugal 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 Portugal 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 Azores.
Before leaving the parking garage in Azores, 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 Portugal!
Popular questions on rental process
Local drivers are not used to driving at low speed, so constant overtaking is absolutely normal here. If you see a car at the back that is moving at high speed, there is no doubt that it will certainly try to overcome all the cars moving ahead. In this case, it is better to move to the right lane as quick as possible and give way to the fast driver.
While driving, it is recommended to keep the lower beams turned on, and you absolutely must keep them turned on when driving in a tunnel. Breaking this rule is likely to bring you a heavy fine.
The majority of parking areas is not free. The cost of the service is standard, and in most cases it is approximately 1 euro per one hour of parking. It is worth noting that in some parking areas it is possible to leave cars for free on weekdays from 20:00 to 8:00. On Saturdays, the service is usually paid from 8:00 to 14:00, and on Sundays, a large part of parking areas is free of charge.
