Typical models of the minivan/minibus class in Bangkok are: Ford Galaxy 7 seater, Opel Zafira, VW Caravelle, VW Touran, Hyundai Trajet 7 seater, Toyota Tarago 8 Seater and others.
Standard capacity of a minivan in Thailand 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 Thailand 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 Bangkok.
Before leaving the parking garage in Bangkok, 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 Thailand!
Popular questions on rental process
Drivers will also be pleased with good choice of parking lots – the problem of parking is virtually nonexistent in Thailand. You may encounter problems only when looking for a parking lot in the center of a large city. Free parking lots (both ground and underground) can be easily found in all supermarkets and shopping complexes. The cost of using a paid parking lot usually ranges from US$0.7 to US$2 per hour.
There are toll roads in the territory of Bangkok and its suburbs. It is important to note that not all of them have free alternative roads. A large part of toll roads are made in the form of flyovers with free roads located under them.
Local drivers are distinguished by the unwillingness to comply with the traffic regulations. They can easily make quite serious violations on the road, and in many countries such a behavior would surely mean the cancellation of driving license. Local drivers are very confident and bold, while foreign drivers are often astonished by the chaos that reigns on the roads of the country.
