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.
Setting out your arrival-day plan
Which hours will you actually need the car on your first day? Noting the answer straight away gives your booking request a clear shape. Write down the arrival time, the hire start date, and every stop you already know about, from a shop run to a family visit. If timings are still flexible, mark which ones are fixed and which could move. A short list of planned stops with rough durations helps the team see whether one vehicle group suits the whole day or whether your itinerary might stretch beyond it. Keep any addresses or contact numbers for people you plan to visit alongside the plan, so follow-up questions about delivery or collection can be answered without delay.
Questions worth asking before a quote
What should you ask when you request a price? Preparing a few questions in advance keeps the conversation focused. Consider asking which vehicle groups are available for your dates, whether delivery or collection can be arranged at your chosen start point, and what the price covers. It can also help to confirm the driver details the team needs from you and how far in advance you should book. If your itinerary includes specific timings, mention them so any limits on the arrangement are clear from the outset. Noting the answers as you receive them means you can compare options calmly and decide which car group and hire period fit your plans.
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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.















