Typical models of the minivan/minibus class in Lisbon are: Citroen Jumper 8 seater, Mercedes Viano 8 Seater, Ford Galaxy 7 seater, Peugeot 807 7 seater, Citroen Picasso, 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 Lisbon.
Before leaving the parking garage in Lisbon, 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
Children under 12 years old and whose height is less than 150 cm can only be carried in a special child seat, chosen in strict accordance with the height and weight of the child. The fine for ignoring this rule will range from 120 to 600 euro.
The driver and all passengers in the car must fasten seat belts during the movement. Driver is the person who is responsible for the implementation of this rule – if someone in the car doesn’t use seat belts, the driver will have to pay a fine of 120-600 euro.
While driving, drivers are prohibited to use cell phones unless they are equipped with the special “hands free” device. The penalty for the violation of this rule ranges from 120 to 600 euro. The suspension of the driving license for a period of 1 to 12 months can be imposed as an additional punishment.
