| f you are thinking about a SUV, minibus, or a minivan | | | | large items or tons of smaller items. Basically, if you |
| rental, then you will want to consider a few things | | | | are traveling with gear a SUV or minivan is probably |
| first. There are only a few differences between a | | | | the safe bet. |
| SUV, a minivan, and a minibus. Knowing the | | | | Safety: |
| differences will help you make an informed decision | | | | Generally, the larger the car the safer it performs in |
| when considering what to rent. | | | | accidents. Of course this too varies with individual |
| Size: | | | | make and models. SUVs are heavier than minivans |
| All three options hold more people than a standard | | | | and offer more protection in a normal accident. |
| car. Minivans and SUVs typically hold the same | | | | However, SUVs have been known to roll over in fast |
| number of people. It does vary among the make and | | | | turns where minivans and minibuses do not. Safety is |
| models but they are comparably the same size. For | | | | really not a factor as all cars are built on a base of |
| larger parties, a minibus may be the better option. | | | | uniformed standards but if you are concerned bigger |
| Minibuses typically hold more people than both the | | | | is better. |
| SUV and the minivan. | | | | Overall: |
| Storage: | | | | Minibuses offer more passenger room but no |
| If you are traveling with lots of luggage a minibus | | | | storage. SUVs and minivans offer a little less |
| may not be the best fit. They tend to have little or | | | | passenger room than a minibus but the do offer |
| no trunk space. However, this can be overcome by | | | | extensive luggage capability. No matter what you |
| simply renting a larger minibus to accommodate the | | | | choose, you will get a good car. Choosing is ultimately |
| luggage. SUVs and minivans are work horses when it | | | | based on personal needs and preference. |
| comes to luggage. They both have ample room for | | | | |