Typical models of the minivan/minibus class in Madeira are: Ford Galaxy 7 seater, Mercedes Vito, Peugeot 807 7 seater, Citroen C8 Tdi, Citroen Picasso, Mercedes Viano 8 Seater 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 Madeira.
Before leaving the parking garage in Madeira, 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
For Portugal residents, car is the main means of transportation. They use cars not only to go to work and on business, but also to make a family holiday or to visit relatives.
A large part of family trips are made on Saturday and Sunday. On these days of week traffic is always very slow. It will be very hard to get to the city center and find a free parking space there. This fact should be definitely considered when planning a trip.
Pedestrians are also distinguished by diligent compliance with traffic regulations. They may start crossing the road in the wrong place or at the red light, without paying any attention to multiple honking cars. When approaching a crossroads, it is better to slow down and take a closer look around.
