Typical models of the minivan/minibus class in Porto 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 Porto.
Before leaving the parking garage in Porto, 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 number of accidents on the roads of Portugal remains high. In a large part of accidents motorcyclists become participants and even the reason for an accident. This happens because they absolutely do not bother to follow the traffic regulations.
If there is a motorcyclist near you on a highway, then you can expect him to do virtually any maneuver. He can overtake a car on the right side or continue moving at high speed despite the red traffic signal – drivers should always be ready to such maneuvers.
Even 25 years ago, the quality of roads in Portugal horrified even most experienced drivers. Only roads that were laid in the central parts of settlements were more or less satisfactory. Large-scale road building in the country started in 2004. Currently, all the settlements in the country are connected by a system of high-quality and comfortable roads perfect for long distance rides.
