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.
Working Out Which Car Size Suits Your Trip
If your trip is a solo run with one weekend bag, a compact city car may be all you picture; add two passengers and a boot full of shopping and the picture changes. Before requesting a quote, it helps to note the dates you need the car, the number of people travelling and roughly how many bags each person brings. Estimating the length of the longest case or the width of a folded pushchair gives the team something concrete to work with when confirming a vehicle group. You might also list any automatic preference and where you would like the car delivered or collected. Any question about whether a particular model suits your route can be raised before you book.
Planning Ahead When Children Travel
Should children be joining the trip, a little preparation goes a long way. Write down how many youngsters are coming, their ages and whether you plan to bring your own seats or arrange them separately, since this affects the vehicle group worth considering. Note the bags that come with them, from changing kits to activity packs, and jot down approximate dimensions for anything bulky like a pushchair or travel cot. If someone is being dropped at a grandparent's house or nursery, having that person's contact details handy keeps the itinerary clear. Sharing all of this when you enquire, along with your preferred dates, lets the team answer any open questions about the booking.
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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.















