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.
Writing Down Your Details Before Requesting a Quote
Before contacting the team, it helps to have a short written list covering everything the booking will depend on. Note the dates you want the car, including the start time and the day you plan to return it, along with the driver details requested for the hire. If you already know where you need the car delivered or collected from, jot that address down too. Think about who will be travelling and roughly how many bags, cases or pushchairs are coming along, since this affects which vehicle group suits you. Questions worth asking at the quote stage include which groups are available on your dates, how delivery and collection would work, and what the total price covers. Keeping these notes in one place means nothing gets forgotten when you enquire.
Sketching an Itinerary for Your Arrival Day
If the car is needed on the day you arrive somewhere, a simple itinerary written in advance can make the whole day feel more organised. Start by listing each stop in order, with the times you expect to be at each one and any contact numbers for people meeting you there. Where a hotel, venue or host is expecting you, record their name and the best number to reach them, in case plans shift on the day. You might also note the address where the car should be waiting and any arrival instructions you have been given by that destination. It is worth deciding in advance who holds the keys, who is the named driver, and how you will confirm the booking once the quote arrives. Open questions to settle early include parking arrangements at your destination and whether the return time leaves room for delays.
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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.















