Matching a hire car to your passengers and luggage
Tell the team how many people will travel and how many cases, buggies or bulky bags you expect. Seating and boot space are separate questions. Say whether you need an automatic or are happy with a manual, and mention any child seat request early so it can be checked before you are quoted. Include details for every driver who may take the wheel.
How the right vehicle is confirmed
Start with the journey and pick the car to match it. Smaller cars are suited to city driving and short stays, automatics make local driving easier, estates and SUVs give more room for luggage, and people carriers are a better choice for families or small groups. The range available includes the Fiat 500, VW Golf, Ford Focus Estate, Ford Focus Automatic and Hyundai i10 Automatic, subject to dates, driver details and availability. The precise make, model, transmission, seating, payload and licence position are confirmed when you are quoted, so treat the vehicles listed as a guide to the kind of hire on offer rather than a guaranteed reservation of a particular model.
Questions Worth Asking Before a Quote
Gather your notes first: the dates you need the car, the names and details of anyone who will drive it, and the address where you would like it delivered or collected. With those to hand, you can ask the team questions that shape the quote. Does an automatic cost more than a manual in the same group? How many people and bags can each vehicle option carry? Is delivery available to your address, or is collection the arrangement for your dates? If you need a child seat or extra key, ask now rather than later. Writing down the answers as you go means you can compare options confidently and raise anything you missed in a single follow-up call before committing.
Arranging a Longer Hire Period
If the car is needed for an extended stay, the planning changes slightly. Decide the full span of dates, including any flexibility on either end, and note whether the vehicle will sit unused for part of the period or be driven throughout. Think about who will be the main contact if the booking needs adjusting mid-hire, and keep a note of the agreed collection or return arrangement. Useful questions include whether extending the hire once it has started is possible, who to call if that becomes necessary, and whether the vehicle you prefer can be held for your whole window. Recording these details at the outset avoids guesswork later and gives the team everything needed to confirm arrangements in one conversation.
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Things to check before booking
Before you confirm the hire, check the key details: vehicle availability, driver requirements, mileage, insurance, delivery or collection arrangements and any extras you have asked for, along with driver age, licence history, the deposit, the insurance excess and any travel abroad. A clear request gives the date, the length of hire, the rough route, the delivery or pickup address, the expected passengers or load, and any particular requirements that might affect which vehicle is suitable.















