Typical models of the minivan/minibus class in Ivano Frankivsk are: Ford Galaxy 7 seater, Mercedes Vito, Peugeot 807 7 seater, VW Kombi 8 Seater, VW Touran, Citroen C8 Tdi and others.
Standard capacity of a minivan in Ukraine 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 Ukraine 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 Ivano Frankivsk.
Before leaving the parking garage in Ivano Frankivsk, 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.
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Popular questions on rental process
In addition to the driving license, foreign drivers are required to have the “green card”, the vehicle certificate and the passport. All the documents must be presented on demand of police inspectors – they often perform document check on highways.
The police usually stop drivers who have committed a violation. A vehicle may also be stopped if it often changes speed and direction of movement. According to the current law, the driver does not have to get out of the vehicle. It is enough to open the side window and follow the instructions of the police officer.
If a police car is parked at the roadside, and it has flashing lights turned on, other cars are required to stop in front of the vehicle. You can continue moving only after that is allowed by the inspector.
