Typical models of the minivan/minibus class in Bucharest are: Ford Galaxy 7 seater, Mercedes Vito, Peugeot 807 7 seater, VW Kombi 8 Seater, VW Touran, Citroen C8 Tdi and others.
Standard capacity of a minivan in Romania 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 Romania 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 Bucharest.
Before leaving the parking garage in Bucharest, 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 Romania!
Popular questions on rental process
In Romania, drivers are prohibited to drink alcohol - the permitted level of blood alcohol content is 0.0 ppm. The police often check blood alcohol content in resort towns, and the patrols are often located close to popular entertainment venues and restaurants. The punishment for this violation includes a heavy fine, suspension of the driving license and, in severe cases, even imprisonment.
If you pass a breath test and your blood alcohol content is less than 0.8 ‰, then in addition to a heavy fine you may be imprisoned for a period of up to three months. If your blood alcohol content is more than 0.8 ‰, then in addition to the above mentioned punishments you may be imprisoned for a period from 1 to 5 years.
In Romania, drivers have the EU standard driving license. Foreign drivers are advised to obtain the international driving permit. Despite the fact that in Romania driving licenses, issued by some other countries, are valid, the international driving permit will help resolving driving disputes much easier.
