Typical models of the minivan/minibus class in Lausanne are: Citroen Picasso, Citroen Jumper 8 seater, Citroen C8 Tdi, VW Touran, Peugeot 807 7 seater, Opel Zafira and others.
Standard capacity of a minivan in Switzerland 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 Switzerland 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 Lausanne.
Before leaving the parking garage in Lausanne, 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 Switzerland!
Popular questions on rental process
The total length of roads in Switzerland is more than 71 thousand kilometers. Local roads are considered among the best roads in the world, so driving on them is always very nice and comfortable. Large number of tunnels is one of the main distinguishing features of Swiss roads. There are more than 200 of them in total, and the total length of the tunnels is approximately 200 km.
Local petrol stations sell diesel fuel and unleaded petrol (95 and 98). Gas filling stations are extremely rare in Switzerland. You can find some close to national roads. Tourists, who plan to make long distance rides, should not forget that gasoline can be transported in cans (no more than 25 liters in total).
According to local traffic regulations, the use of winter tires is not mandatory. However, if the vehicle equipped with summer tires becomes the cause of an accident in winter, the driver will surely get a large fine.
