Typical models of the minivan/minibus class in Kosice are: Ford Galaxy 7 seater, Peugeot 807 7 seater, VW Touran, Citroen Jumper 8 seater, Toyota Minibus, Mercedes Vito and others.
Standard capacity of a minivan in Slovakia 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 Slovakia 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 Kosice.
Before leaving the parking garage in Kosice, 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 Slovakia!
Popular questions on rental process
Local police officers have the right to collect fines on the spot of the violation. In this case, the driver will be issued the payment receipt. Most often, foreign drivers get fined for wrong parking in the historic center of the city. It is important to remember that it is prohibited to park cars on sidewalks in historic areas.
Regardless of the type of the road, the interval between vehicles moving in the same direction must be at least 2 seconds. This means that at a speed of 90 km/h the interval must be approximately 50 m, and at a speed of 130 km/h - approximately 72 meters.
In Slovakia, in addition to diesel fuel, it is possible to purchase unleaded petrol with the 95 octane number. There are also gas refueling stations in Slovakia. Motorists are allowed to carry 20 liters of fuel in cans.
