Typical models of the minivan/minibus class in Long Beach 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 Long Beach.
Before leaving the parking garage in Long Beach, 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
If there are no cars at an intersection, you can turn to the right even if the traffic light shows red. The only exceptions are intersections that have the special «no right turn on red» sign, as well as intersections equipped with traffic lights with an additional arrow.
The local police never stop drivers for no reason or in order to "verify the documents." If you were told to stop, this means you have violated one of the rules. In this case you need to wait patiently until a police officer issues a fine (the procedure takes very little time.)
The local road signs are very easy to understand. Almost all of them have an accompanying description that fully reflects the meaning of the sign. Thus, a speed limit sign can have an inscription “SPEED LIMIT 50”, and a sign with the requirement to stop will surely contain the “STOP” inscription.
