Typical models of the minivan/minibus class in San Sebastian are: Ford Galaxy 7 seater, Mercedes Viano 8 Seater, Mercedes Vito, Opel Zafira, Peugeot 807 7 seater, VW Touran 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 San Sebastian.
Before leaving the parking garage in San Sebastian, 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
Foreign guests must pay fines right “on the roadâ€, otherwise they need to name a guarantor - a citizen of Spain, who can guarantee the timely payment of the fine instead of the violator. If a driver refuses to pay, the police can confiscate his vehicle until full repayment.
If you pay the fine within 20 days of receiving the receipt, you can get a decent "discount" of up to 50%. If a driver appeals against the fine, he loses the right for the discount. One of the largest fines is charged for the use of radar detectors - 6,000 euro.
Serious violations imply not only paying large fines. Drivers also get special penalty points. Once the number of these points reaches the critical level, a driver loses his driving license temporarily.
