Typical models of the minivan/minibus class in Al Khobar are: Ford Galaxy 7 seater, Opel Zafira, Peugeot 807 7 seater, VW Touran, Citroen Picasso, Hyundai Trajet 7 seater and others.
Standard capacity of a minivan in Saudi Arabia 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 Saudi Arabia 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 Al Khobar.
Before leaving the parking garage in Al Khobar, 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 Saudi Arabia!
Popular questions on rental process
If you make a ride on the roads of Saudi Arabia, you will surely notice that the majority of cars are American. Within past 30 years the number of Japanese cars has also increased substantially. On the other hand, European cars are a true rarity – it is almost impossible to see a vehicle by a European brand in the country.
In spite of the fact that the income of many local people allows purchasing and maintaining expensive modern cars, the number of old cars on the road is simply amazing. A significant part of the traffic flow is made up by vehicles produced in 70s – 80s of the previous century.
Local drivers do not bother to comply with traffic regulations, so speeding remains the most common traffic violation.
