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.
Picking a suitable car
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.
Getting set for a longer stay
If you are arranging a car for an extended stay, it helps to settle the practical details early rather than leaving them open. Start by writing down the exact start and end dates, including any day when plans might shift, and note whether you would collect the vehicle or prefer it delivered to a specific address. Next, list the people who will travel and their luggage, from suitcases to rucksacks and loose bags, so the team can suggest which vehicle group suits the load. If your itinerary includes several stops, sketch the order of them and any arrival windows. Where you are staying, a contact name and number for the accommodation is worth recording, and any question you have about vehicle groups or timing can go straight into your quote request.
Coordinating several passengers on one booking
When more than one person is travelling, agreeing the details in advance tends to keep the arrangement straightforward. Ask each passenger to confirm their pick-up point and the time they need to be ready, then gather that into a single note alongside the hire dates. Record how many bags each person brings and roughly how large they are, since a people carrier may suit a bigger group while an estate could serve fewer travellers with more luggage. It is also sensible to note each passenger's contact number in case plans change on the day. If anyone in the party has particular preferences, such as an automatic gearbox, mention that when requesting a price. Any open questions about vehicle groups, delivery points or timing can be raised with the team before you book.
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Last checks 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.















