Typical models of the minivan/minibus class in Dammam 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 Dammam.
Before leaving the parking garage in Dammam, 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
There are many one way roads and roundabouts in the territory of settlements. At roundabouts, cars that move in the circle have the advantage. At usual crossroads the traffic regulations are standard with the only exception – local rules allow turning right at the red light.
You will often see police checkpoints on busy highways. Moreover, policemen often patrol the streets on ordinary cars without any special markings. There also may be hidden cameras and radars installed on large roads, so it is not recommended to break traffic rules.
In large cities cameras are installed at every intersection and traffic lights, so do not even hope that your traffic violation will remain unnoticed. Here we should also mention that the system of issuing traffic tickets in Saudi Arabia is not the same as in other countries.
