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.
Finding a car to suit the trip
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.
Comparing everyday car sizes for your hire
Suppose you're torn between a compact city car and an estate. A useful first step is to write down what you expect to carry on a typical day of the hire: the number of passengers, everyday bags, shopping, pushchairs or sports kit. Note the rough size of the largest item, such as a folded pushchair or a set of golf clubs, and whether it needs the whole boot or can share space. If you expect to add a roof box or child seats, mention that when you ask for a quote, since it may affect the vehicle group the team suggests. Automatics, SUVs and people carriers each suit different lists, and a clear inventory helps the team narrow the options.
Sharing trip details with your companions
Travelling with others works more smoothly when everyone agrees the plan before the hire begins. Share the pick-up date and time, the collection or delivery point, and a simple itinerary so passengers know where they need to be and when. Ask each person to confirm whether they're joining for the whole trip or only part of it, and to note their luggage — one small case each is a different proposition from three large suitcases and a holdall. Collect a mobile number for every adult, and decide who the team should contact if plans change. If someone in the group has a question about child seats, boot space or the return time, gather these before requesting a quote.
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What to confirm on the phone
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.















