Typical models of the minivan/minibus class in Detroit are: Chevrolet Suburban 8 Seater, Chevrolet Uplander, Chrysler Voyager, Dodge Caravan, Ford Clubwagon 15 Seater and GMC Envoy 7 passenger.
Standard capacity of a minivan in USA 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 USA 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 Detroit.
Before leaving the parking garage in Detroit, 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 USA!
Popular questions on rental process
Drivers should keep in mind that they cannot leave a car in the parking lot, designed for disabled people. These parking spaces are always marked with a special sign. The fine for this violation is about 250 USD.
It is also prohibited to leave a car on either side of highways. In this case, the police patrol will also issue a large fine and will always call a tow truck, the services of which will also be paid by violators.
Fans of fast driving are recommended not to forget to look at the rear-view mirror. Local police likes following traffic rules violators. They drive behind in order to make a video record of a violation and measure the speed with radar. In true, it’s not easy to notice a patrol in such a situation as the police don’t use light beacons and acoustic signals.
