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.
Travelling with children and their bags
If children are travelling with you, a little preparation before the hire date makes the journey smoother to organise. Count how many child seats or boosters are needed, note their types, and record the ages so the team can discuss what fits with your chosen vehicle group. List the bags too: how many suitcases, pushchairs or car seats are coming, and roughly how big each one is. If you are bringing a pram that folds, measure it folded. Pass these details along with your dates when requesting a quote, and ask any questions about boot space or seating layouts then. It is also worth noting nap times or snack stops if you are planning a longer route, and a contact number for whoever is expecting you.
Coordinating several passengers in one booking
Travelling with several passengers works best when one person keeps the details together. Before booking, confirm each passenger's name, a mobile number and where they need picking up or dropping off. If two people are starting from different addresses, write both down and decide whether one collection point suits everyone. Record how much luggage each person is bringing, including any oversized items like golf clubs or a bicycle box, and note the total so it can be mentioned when you ask about vehicle groups. Share the dates and destination with the team, plus any preferred delivery or collection arrangement. Questions about adding a driver or changing the return time can be raised at this stage, and a named contact for the trip helps if plans shift.
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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.















