Typical models of the minivan/minibus class in Novosibirsk are: Mercedes Vito, VW Kombi 8 Seater, Citroen C8 Tdi, Citroen Picasso, Toyota Previa, Ford Galaxy 7 seater and others.
Standard capacity of a minivan in Russia 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 Russia 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 Novosibirsk.
Before leaving the parking garage in Novosibirsk, 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 Russia!
Popular questions on rental process
In some cities, public transport routes can be arranged in quite a strange way, so you shouldn’t be surprised if the tram lines are located in the center of the road. In order to unload passengers, the tram is forced to stay right in the middle of the road. According to the current regulations, all cars moving after it also have to stop.
Drivers must always carry the driving license, the vehicle certificate, and the insurance. These documents must be shown to the police at first request. Police checks happen quite frequently, and absolutely every car can be stopped. If a police officer offers to take the blood alcohol content test, you certainly cannot refuse. If you do, you will be brought to the police station.
According to the recently adopted law, the maximum allowed blood alcohol content for drivers is 0.0 ppm. In other words, motorists are not allowed to drink alcohol at all. The violation of this rule will certainly lead to a severe punishment – in addition to a large fine your driving license will be suspended for 1.5 - 2 years.
