Typical models of the minivan/minibus class in Braga are: Mercedes Viano 8 Seater, Opel Zafira, VW Touran, Citroen Jumper 8 seater, Ford Galaxy 7 seater, Mercedes Vito 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 Braga.
Before leaving the parking garage in Braga, 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
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.
It is permitted to leave a car in a parking lot only in case you have a special parking ticket with the indicated time of arrival. As a rule, the machines that sell these parking tickets are located at the parking lot entrance. The tickets are also often sold at newsstands.
If you see a red marking along the road, this means that it is prohibited to stop there. If the marking is yellow, then on this section of the road it is permitted to stay for a few minutes only, and parking a car is prohibited. If the car is parked in the wrong place, then, most likely, it will be sent to the penalty parking, and you will be able to return the car only after you pay the fine.
