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.
How the right vehicle is confirmed
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
If you are weighing up a compact city car against an estate or SUV, start by listing what the journey actually involves. Note how many people will travel, whether anyone needs extra legroom, and what each passenger plans to bring, from overnight bags to pushchairs or golf clubs. Writing down rough dimensions for awkward items helps you compare them against the vehicle groups on offer. A city car may suit short solo trips, while an estate might make sense if the boot needs to swallow several cases. The choice is yours to make, and the team can confirm which groups are available once you share your dates and requirements.
Organising a Longer Stay
Planning an extended visit with a hire car benefits from a few notes made in advance. Jot down your start and end dates, including any chance you might need the car a day either side, and decide where delivery or collection would suit you best. Think through the itinerary too: which appointments, family gatherings or errands are fixed, and which could shift. If someone at your destination expects you, keep their contact details handy in case timings change. Before requesting a quote, you might ask which vehicle groups are available for your period, what the delivery arrangements involve, and whether an automatic or people carrier option could be confirmed.
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Things to check 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.















