Typical models of the minivan/minibus class in Sochi 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 Sochi.
Before leaving the parking garage in Sochi, 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
Despite an impressive number of cyclists, there are no special lanes for this type of transport in Russia. There are rather wide sidewalks along some roads, so these sidewalks are used by both cyclists and pedestrians. In places with no sidewalks, cyclists have to move on the same road with public transport, trucks, and cars.
Don’t forget to be particularly careful when driving on the road with public transport. You should not overtake buses and trolley buses, if they have stopped to load and unload passengers. While driving, it is better to stay as far away from the fixed-run taxis as possible as they can load and unload passengers in the most unexpected places.
By default, the extreme right lane is intended for public transport, but this rule is widely neglected by ordinary motorists and bus drivers. The extreme left lane is usually reserved for special service vehicles, and it may be used only for overtaking purposes, but this rule is also neglected by many vehicles.
