Typical models of the minivan/minibus class in Alicante are: Ford Galaxy 7 seater, Mercedes Vito, Peugeot 807 7 seater, Citroen C8 Tdi, Citroen Picasso, Mercedes Viano 8 Seater and others.
Standard capacity of a minivan in Spain 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 Spain 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 Alicante.
Before leaving the parking garage in Alicante, 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 Spain!
Popular questions on rental process
Many roads in the countryside have absolutely no markings. Here, the livestock is the main danger for drivers. Representatives of local fauna - hares, hedgehogs and other animals that might suddenly run out into the road are another source of problems.
While moving, cars should try not to occupy the left lane - it can be used only for regroup maneuvers. If you finish the maneuver and keep driving on the left lane, then someone from local drivers will surely “sit on your tail” and turn the left turn signal. This way he will ask to give way and drive in the right lane.
When moving, cars can be overtaken on the left only. Any attempt to overtake a car on the right is a violation of traffic regulations. Any maneuver on the road can only be accompanied by an appropriate light signal.
