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.
Sharing Your Trip Details With Companions
Who needs to know your hire dates before you book? Everyone travelling, ideally. Sit down with your companions and agree the start and end dates, the collection or delivery point, and any planned stops along the way. Write down how many people will be in the car on each leg, since a trip that begins with two passengers might later include relatives joining for the return. Note who intends to drive and have each person's details ready to pass on. If the itinerary is still loose, mark the uncertain parts as questions for your quote rather than fixing them silently. A shared note keeps everyone working from the same plan. Add contact numbers for anyone meeting you en route.
Travelling With Children and Bags
Bags and children both multiply quickly on a car trip, so it pays to list them early. Count how many cases, holdalls and rucksacks the party will carry, and jot down the rough size of the largest ones, including any pushchair when folded. Note how many child seats or boosters are needed and which children they belong to, since this affects which vehicle group might suit your group. If you are choosing between an estate, an SUV or a people carrier, the team can consider your list when confirming options. Ask whether the delivery point has somewhere to fit seats before departure, and raise any question about boot space in your quote request. Keep the list with you on the day.
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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.















